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This box elder hollow form is a commissioned piece that I just finished. Measures 14 inches tall and 10 inches wide at its broadest point. All the hollowing was done through a 1” diameter hole and the wall thickness is a uniform 1/4” thick. I sanded this piece down to 600 grit and applied two coats of Deft clear satin finish followed by 6 coats of Deft clear gloss finish. The red streaks of the box elder swirl from the top to the bottom of the piece and completely around the piece.
-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
18 comments so far
itsme_timd
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posted 94 days ago
Another great piece Jeff, love that shine on that finish! Anyone seen my sunglasses? :-)
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Roper
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posted 94 days ago
wow that is a really amazing piece, those red and orange stripes really pop.
-- Roper - Master of sawdust-
Dennis Zongker
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posted 94 days ago
Very Nice!!!
-- Dennis Zongker
sedcokid
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posted 94 days ago
Beautiful Job! Isn’t Box Elder a beautiful wood with all the coloring!!
The SedcoKid
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huff
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posted 94 days ago
Jeff, Awesome!! The grain and color of the box elder is amazing. Great piece. Thanks for sharing.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
Christopher
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posted 94 days ago
This is beautiful! Reminds me of Triferns stuff~!
-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson
dustyal
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posted 94 days ago
almost like a piece of marble, not wood. Beautiful execution.
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reggiek
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posted 94 days ago
Excellent finish…a beautiful piece….exquisite…
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Loucarb
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posted 94 days ago
Very nice piece. Well done.
a1Jim
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posted 94 days ago
Hey Jeff
Very cool great job.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Les Hastings
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posted 94 days ago
Awesome!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
cabinetmaster
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posted 94 days ago
You guys are making me envious with these Box Elder projects. I have got to find me some box elder lumber or trees somewhere. I just love that red streak in that lumber. Beautiful job on this hollow form.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
Innovator
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posted 94 days ago
A very nice looking piece.
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scrappy
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posted 94 days ago
Beautiful job! This is a fantastic design and turning! The wood is exquisite and the finish is almost blinding. It looks more like glass then wood.
Once more, you out did yourself. Keep up the great work. You are an insparation for us all.
Scrappy
-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!
jockmike2
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posted 94 days ago
Beautiful turning. Love the color, nice photography too.
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shimmy
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posted 90 days ago
That is an amazing piece. Great work!
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posted 89 days ago
Thats awesome
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peruturner
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great turning like the finnish on it well done
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