Small Turned Forms

Wonderful pieces, Don. I really like the forms. That is one of the biggest struggles I have with turning, making something with a pleasing shape. I have a piece of maple burl on the lathe right now. I took it upstairs to as my wife’s opinion of the outside shape. She said, “It looks great! You should put it outside and see if a family of bees will move into it.” I rechucked it and proceeded to change the shape. Her encouragement keeps me trying harder.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

These are really very beautiful Don.

-- John

Nice collection Don, quite a mixture of material and form. I really like the top on the lidded bowl is the bottom also cherry? I’m working on a cherry bowl right now. With an asian kinda look.jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Beautiful Don…I especially like the lidded box.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

The lidded box is my favorite as well. All of them are great.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Quote jockmike2: ”I really like the top on the lidded bowl is the bottom also cherry?”

Yes, Mike, it’s all Cherry. As I recall it, the bowl was taken from a different piece than the top. It really shows the range of colors.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Excellent work Don, I just might have to fire up my lathe again – it’s been awhile since I’ve turned anything. Your workmanship is top notch!

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

These pieces are woodworking art at it’s best Don, excellent workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Beautiful pieces Don,
I like the grain figure of the lidded box, also your shapes are very pleasing to the eye.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Wow, Don. The finish on that lid really blows me away!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Charlie, the finish is another great Aussie product, Ubeaut's Shellawax Cream, a fusion mixture of white shellac and a number of waxes including Carnauba wax & Bees wax.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

beauiful.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

I really like that lidded box.

I almost looks like you laminated a blond piece to the top of the box part to show the cherry off.

Very nice!

-- surplusdealdude

Those are the collection of a master turner, Don. Very inspiring work, to say the least.

-- Jesus is Lord!

I had to come back and look at these, Don. In watching people turn, I’m always impressed with the forms they produce with little or no effort. Very, very nice!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Just absolutely exquisite forms.

3 spaces = 3 pictures

need more

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

I’ll see what I can come up with, Todd. Check back later.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Todd, I chose the two more difficult pieces to show in the second and third picture. The closeups show that both pieces have taken somewhat of a beating. They’ve been well handled by both adults and grandchildren.

You will note what wasn’t shown in the group shot that the bark has dried out on the lidded box resulting in some separation. I’m not worried about it getting any worse.

The color is fairly close considering the shots were all taken without a flash, however under artificial light.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Wahoo! Thanks for feeding my addiction.

The wear just shows that they are living their own lives.

Actually, showing what holds up over time for techniques and products proves to be valuable information.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Wonderful turnings Don! I’ll have to warm up the camera. I have a King Ivory Palm Nut box I’ll have to post.
I know, you just love small wooden boxes. Me too!

One thing that mystifies me, how did you do the spout on that pitcher?

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

that a really nice group of turnings !!! bet you are having fun …

-- ..... art for lifes sake ... danwalters@lumberjocks.com

Wow Don I missed this set. Nice work. I really like the cherry bark (a little rustic) piece.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Well after reading all of the other comments , I see you have already answered all my questions about that beautiful lidded box except for how large it is .....I am amazed at the quality and variety of your turnings , each one being unique and perfectly formed in its own way . I’ve favorited this group for inspiration when I get around to turning again. I have two lathes just waiting for me to stop making “flat” things !!! LOL Have a great day : )...Regarding your SHELLAWAX product …any idea if they export to the USA ?

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Dusty, thank for your kind comments here and elsewhere. US distributors of Shellawax.
NUFFSAID WOODWORKING
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Phone: 616 527 2147
WOOD SOURCE, INC
2715-29th Sreet SE, Grand Rapids MI 49512
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MI – Grand Rapids

MO – Pittsburg
THE WOODEN POST
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Phone: 417-852-7126
PACKARD WOODWORKS
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Phone: 800-683-8876 Fax: 828-859-5551
HARDWOOD HEAVEN
3822 South 14th Street Lincoln NE 68502
Phone: 402-423-5993 Fax: 402 423 6337

NE – Lincoln

OH – Hartville
HARTVILLE TOOL
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PENN STATE INDUSTRIES (RETAIL ONLY)
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Local phone: 215 676-7609 Fax: 215 676-7603
Web Site: www.pennstateind.com
E-mail: psind@pennstateind.com
Retail suppliers of Shellawax,
Shellawax Cream & EEE-Ultra Shine.
CRAFT SUPPLIES – US
1287 East, 1120 South, Provo Utah 84606
Phone: 800-551-8876 Fax: 801-377-7742
ACACIA HARDWOODS INC.
4614 FM 1585 Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: 806-794-5099 Fax:806-794-3955
WOODCRAFT SUPPLIES CORP
1177 Rosemar Rd Parkersberg WV 26102
Phone: 800-225-1153 Fax: 304-428-8271
SUMNER WOODWORKER STORE
908 Cherry Avenue Sumner WA 98390
Phone: 253-891-9413 Fax: 253-891-1753

WA – Sumner

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/