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Kingwood Box

This is the box Rev won in the last raffle, I finished it last night after I got back from FL. It is Kingwood, sanded to 600 & finished with 3 coats of friction polish. I forgot to measure it before I left for work, so I'll get that info tonight. It's approx. 3" tall x 1 3/4" dia.

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Chris Wright

Registered: November 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Date: Mon May 2, 2005
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Keywords: kingwood box

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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Another VERY nice piece to add to the collection. I can't wait for it to get here. Thank you Chris for the site, all your hard work, and the opportunity to help with the site through my small donations. This piece was totally unexpected, but I will enjoy it for many years to come. I am indeed blessed to be a part of this fine site. 8)

#1 Mon May 2, 2005 4:29pm

Chris Wright

I forgot to mention this one has a pretty nice fit with a soft little pop when you open it. Smile

#2 Mon May 2, 2005 4:41pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Cool. I will look forward to it getting here. Then I can brag that I have a Chris Wright original.

#3 Mon May 2, 2005 4:58pm

Gil

Great looking box, Chris.

#4 Mon May 2, 2005 8:50pm

Negeltu

Very nice. Do you decorate the bottoms?

#5 Tue May 3, 2005 12:12am

Chris Wright

Thanks Gil and Neg. Neg - On ones this small I don't because I need the room to sign them.

Official size is 2 7/8" x 1 3/4"...good guess eh?

#6 Tue May 3, 2005 1:08am

kidcolombia

That is some box Chris. The "sunburst" which spans the top and body came out perfectly. Beautiful shape and proportion. And what a finish. I have never made one that shape. Hope you don't mind if I copy. Kingwood? Is that an exotic? Congratulations! And congrats to Rev Doug!

#7 Tue May 3, 2005 1:19am

Chris Wright

Have at it Jim, the shape was derived from an acorn. Kingwood is an exotic from Africa I believe.

#8 Tue May 3, 2005 1:54am

keith bundy

Looks familar. Nice job Chris.

#9 Tue May 3, 2005 2:04pm

Chris Wright

Thanks Keith, yep this is one of my signature styles it just appeals to me on many different levels.

#10 Tue May 3, 2005 3:24pm

Chris Wright

Hey Jim - don't forget I wrote an article on turning this style of box if you're really interested in trying one: http://turnwood.net/projects/how_to_turn_boxes.htm

#11 Tue May 3, 2005 3:59pm

kidcolombia

I had forgotten that Chris, I will read it again. Thanks

#12 Tue May 3, 2005 11:23pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Box arrived today. Folks, yes, the pictures look very nice, but you ought to see it in real time. Absolutly beautiful. All surfaces, inside and out, are flawless. The grain matches up wonderfully. Finish is supurb.

Thanks Chris for making this piece available. It will be chairished for years to come. I know you said that it was friction polish. Would you mind sharing with us what brand/method you use to apply it? 8)

#13 Wed May 18, 2005 3:16am

Chris Wright

You're welcome Rev, I'm glad you like it...here's my method:

Sand to somewhere between 600-1000. Apply a liberal amount of FP on a paper towel and hand rub it onto the piece (lathe off) Let the piece sit and soak for about 20 seconds and then turn the lathe on, at about 1000 rpm. Start at one end and apply a dry paper towel to the spinning piece, hold it still until it feels really warm (bunch it up so as not to friction burn your fingers) once the towel get warm/hot, run it with a steady motion along the piece. You will see it go from dull to shiny before your eyes. Apply as many coats as you like, I find 2-3 works well. On boxes, do not do more than one coat on the tenon/lip join area, the build up will affect your fit. I use the standard Woodturners Polish from Craft Supplies, item number 949-8000

#14 Wed May 18, 2005 4:03am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Is that anything like Bhelen's(sp?)?

#15 Wed May 18, 2005 4:26am

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