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Thought I would try something different

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Last week's efforts. Took some time to do this as I was finding my way as not done much of these designs.

The lid is Walnut, the cup I am not too sure of but could be Ash and the finial is from a scrap piece of Oak

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What I do like about this is that the lid fits properly. Not too tight and not loose. Pleased about that. Might have a go at making another.

Slightly out of focus. I think that's because i was shaking a bit. Must get myself some sort of stand/tripod.

Cheers all

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Very nice, for 3 bits of different timber, they go together very nicely......lovely job:thumbs::thumbs:
 

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That is a very attractive looking piece Frederick, well done indeed. How did you stick it on the wall? :drool::drool::thinks:
 

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Yes we know you aren't David Bailey, his name is David your name is Frederick....Duh!!

On a serious note whilst a lid that is snug feels nice to the turner, with different woods they each absorb the moisture from the home differently, so the lid can be snug one day, tight the next day and over loose the following. There is a turner in Bordeaux who turns complex boxes http://georgesbaudot.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_0621-1024x841.jpg, once turned he keeps them in his house for a year until they are stable, I do the same.... why? well I learned a lesson once; I made a box for my mother to hold some pearls, it was a snug fit, a year later I had to repair it by re-turning the lid and the box!!

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Forewarned is forearmed :whistling:
 

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Thanks Pierre, good advice. I always try to use old, dried and well established materials where I can. I have noticed that this one is moving a little already. I take the lid off and replace it frequently so that it doesn't jam. I would be a little "cheesed off" (English expression) if this one were to break. Thanks again for the info.

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Frederick.........................not David :funny::funny:
 

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Nice job Frederick. Like Pierre, I tend to make the lid fit just so that it can be lifted off with one hand as most times that is what is expected. I rough turn box blanks and let them settle I have some that I rough turned over a year ago which still will need to come indoors for final drying out.
 

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Nice job Frederick. Like Pierre, I tend to make the lid fit just so that it can be lifted off with one hand as most times that is what is expected. I rough turn box blanks and let them settle I have some that I rough turned over a year ago which still will need to come indoors for final drying out.

Thanks Derek,

I have learnt a lot over the past few days. I would have never thought of acclimatising the wood after turning but can certainly see why now.
This one is now "resting" indoors hoping that it doesn't move too much. Thanks again...
 

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Nicely done Frederick.

And....and....and.... your photos are the right way up (well, mostly) Have you changed your phone?
 

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Nicely done Frederick.

And....and....and.... your photos are the right way up (well, mostly) Have you changed your phone?

Hello Phil

Still the same 'phone. Pierre solved the problem for me. Not tried the ipad yet though. It's all down to the orientation of the 'phone but it if the picture is taken in portrait it comes out sidewards ...........:banana::banana: but I am happy that some are displaying the correct way up...

Cheers
Frederick
 
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