First Small Box

[Greybeard]

Here is the first small box that I have made since starting to turn. I made it as a baby shower gift for my daughter to hold a very small bracelet for our soon to be born grandaughter(End of June). It is made out of Canarywood, which turns easy and finishes well.
I also made a pen out of the same wood as a prize for someone at the shower! It is the third one I have made.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=4048&c=412

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=4049&c=412

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=4051&c=412

 

[RandyJ]

Beautiful job on the box Greybeard! That's definitely a keepsake. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on the upcoming family addition!
Take care

 

[D L Ames]

Pat, that is a great looking box.:icon_thum I really like the grain pattern of that wood.

D L

 

[DaveO]

The box is awesome, but the carving/engraving on the top really makes it extra special. Thanks for showing it off. I had to throw a teaser pic into your post for the speed readers :-D
Dave

 

[PeteM]

Hey Pat - Nice turning and carving:!:

Have any plans for the cherry logs you picked up?

pete

 

[Splinter]

Nice looking box.:eusa_clap Congratulations on the granddaughter. Our first grandchild (boy) was born 4/21.

 

[Big Mike]

Very nice little box, Pat. Never turned canary wood as a box but it sure likes it makes a nice box. Good job and keep 'em coming.

 

[skeeter]

Really nice box, Greybeard! That will make a really special keepsake. The Canarywood looks good and takes finish really well. Also, a good job on the pen!

 

[Greybeard]

Pete,
Yes I do..... Maybe this week, hopefully. I have been teaching another of my daughters and her husband how to turn pens because her husband's mother and father and step-mother have birthdays due some time soon.

Plus I am still working on the cradle for the grandaughter due in June. I thought I was going to have it done in time for the baby shower, but between the doctors and everything else, I am not even close. As soon as I get some stuff turned, I will post them.

PS: Thanks for the logs! :icon_thum

Pat

 

[cskipper]

That is a wonderful keepsake!

 

[Greybeard]

The box is awesome, but the carving/engraving on the top really makes it extra special. Thanks for showing it off. I had to throw a teaser pic into your post for the speed readers :-D
Dave

Dave,
That was my daughters idea. After she saw the box, she wanted to try out the powercrafter Air Turbine tool she got at the Charlotte WWS in Feb 06. It works great!

http://www.powerairtool.com
If you want a tool that will engrave anything from egg shells to glass and steel, check it out!:icon_thum

Pat

 

[clowman]

Nice work! That canarywood sure does turn like a dream. I love it. The grain on that box is super. I really like the carving. Did you freehand that carving? or use a pattern or something? Regardless.. super!

 

[DaveO]

Dave,
That was my daughters (#2) idea. After she saw the box, she wanted to try out the powercrafter Air Turbine tool she got at the Charlotte WWS in Feb 06. It works great!

http://www.powerairtool.com
If you want a tool that will engrave anything from egg shells to glass and steel, check it out!:icon_thum

Pat

Wow! talent is running rampant in your family :-D
That is one cool tool. The gourd art on their site is incredible 8-O
Dave

 

[lwhughes149]

Beautiful box Pat. Congratulations on the new grand baby. We must have pictures.

 

[Greybeard]

Clay, Check out my reply to DaveO's post about the box. It was a freehand carving done by one of my daughters. She is quite an artist and now that she has her engraver, she can do all kinds of stuff. Stay tuned!
I have a feeling she will be using it again soon.

 

[clowman]

Ohh.. I see... I didn't know what a powercraft air tool was. (forgive me... I'm feeling a bit slow today)

 

[Greybeard]

Clay,
I understand completely!!! It's Monday again :-?

 

[Monty]

Nice! I like projects like this, especially when I can learn about a cool new tool in the process!!! :mrgreen:

 

[clowman]

you should have her to try to engrave a pen for you.