Project Information
It's been a while since I've posted any pictures. However, I've been busy and there are many items that I need to get posted. This particular project is my most recent. I had a nice block of mahogany and wanted to turn a decorative box. I decided to insert some segments into this block to add to the visual interest. I took the block and sawed opposing 45° angle cuts in the center of the four sides of the block at about 1/3rd of the cross section dimension (2" deep out of 6"). The block, when cut looked like an "X" or "+". I then inserted one quarter-inch thick segments of quilted maple, macaranduba and pink ivory wood in alternating layers into the block and re-glued the mahogany cut-outs back in. I then turned the block into an apple shape on the lathe, parted off the lid, and hollowed both the lid and the body of the box. I then turned a pink ivory wood button to go on the top and carved the two leaves from Satinwood. All went together to provide this finished piece. I finished it with general finishes Enduro-var satin water-based finish. And rubbed it out with (0000) steel wool and wax. The outside dimensions of the finished box is 5 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches tall. The wife loved it.