Very nice little box Mike. England rugby I will not even go there. The wife keeps telling me its only a game. I just smile through the tears. LOL. Thanks again Mike and take care. David
Very Nice job, my wifes birthday today, I have left it late but I will see what I can do with a piece of apple I have been hanging onto. If it turns out anything like yours I will be very please just hope she is,,,, got to stop leaving things to last min I think, Once again FANTASTIC box, finial sets it off very nice
Hi Dave, we were all beginners once, and the only way to improve is practice, practice, practice, and learn by your mistakes, of which I promise you I have made many. Enjoy your turning Cheers Mike
Hello Mike, I really enjoyed watching your video, I have owned a lathe for a few years and did mostly pens but had to stop for a couple years but now I want to turn more than pens and I find videos like yours very helpful. Thanks for helping out beginners like myself. The box is beautiful and I plan on turning similar ones for my wife and daughter. Cheers from Canada
Now I know how to sharpen my tools, thanks mike. I want you to start turning pens, so I can watch those videos. My first attempts at doing a bowl were terrible and it broke off my lathe and hit me in three places. That did it for me, Capt. Eddie suggested I try pens till I get experience , then go back to bowls. I have done 55 pens and I love it , its the damned SKEW that scares the hell out of me. Maybe if I see you rounding a pen with a Skew I will get it . Thanks Tommy
Greetings! Enjoyed watching your video... turning at light speed! Interesting project, loved the way the shavings came flying off, sharp tools make such a difference. Cool looking shop, well laid out. Thanx for sharing this! Mike
Beautiful, Mike!! The box, that is. Don't want you getting the wrong idea. ;-) Keep 'em coming, Mike. I'm enjoying your videos very much. Thanks, .....Gord
Hi Jim, glad you like the video. Sanding sealer is used to raise the grain, and seal the wood. You buy it, but I thin mine down with a thinners, as it dries quicker. If you have the time, watch my video called "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about the mix ratio etc.. Thanks for the support. Take care Mike
Really nice little box One that I must try to emulate buddy, erm Will pass on the Rugby...As a staunch England fan but then admire all six nations teams My father in law was Welsh and he always insisted we visit during 6 nations England V Wales... modesty stops me from mentionng Rugby World Cup winners LOL.. Must admit 2013 Wales were the team to beat and truly trounced Englan..
Beauty! I'd never considered putting a finial on a box like that before, but it works really well. Really nice piece of sycamore. BTW, did you know you had adopted Carl's "catchphrase!" lol
Hi Jimbo, I am trying different things, to try and get a happy medium of tutorial and seeing the piece take shape, without becoming too boring, and not being too long. Your comments have been noted, and I'll try and get it right next time. Thanks for your support. Take care Mike
Very nice "Dinky Little Box". I must say you're quite confident to make the finial first -- then compound the confidence by gluing it to the lid before finishing the bottom. Hmmm... Alan Stratton
Hi Tommy, my pleasure mate. I am ashamed to say that I have never turned a pen! I will no doubt get into it in the future, but I still have so much to try and learn about the type of turnings I do at the moment. I quite often round square blanks with a skew, there are some good videos on TH-cam that should get you started. Take care Mike
your demonstration was so easy to watch better than most dvd demos but if you could mention wood sizes it would make things much better enjoyed watching you work
Thank you Malcolm, and you make a very valid point regarding sizes, I will ensure I state the sizes on future videos. Appreciate your input. Take care Mike
Thanks Brendon .I use a 3:1 mix of Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer to Chestnut Cellulose Thinners. No hard and fast rule, I just find this mix works OK for me. Take care Mike
haha, commiserations.. small gap.. you shouldn't be on the pitch! , also football, we should cut salary's from the players and fund those sports like Olympians! Nice work again and I love the grain pattern, the finial adds a nice touch like a cherry to a cake. Mark.
Thanks Mike, I thought you had come across some exotic concoction that cost pennies. I'll get some more Chestnut and try your mix, I think mine is too thin.
Super box Mike. That is really good work. Question please, what's your sanding sealer mix? I've just run out of Chestnut Cellulose Sealers that I thin 2:1 with thinners but I was wondering if there's a better mix before I buy more. Thanks, Brendan.
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Very nice little box Mike. England rugby I will not even go there. The wife keeps telling me its only a game. I just smile through the tears. LOL.
Thanks again Mike and take care.
David
Sycamore is some beautiful wood and you really gave it some character. Thanks for sharing
Great work. I don't follow your rugby but got a kick out of you rubbing it in. Really nice vid fast through the slow bits makes it easer to watch.
Very Nice job, my wifes birthday today, I have left it late but I will see what I can do with a piece of apple I have been hanging onto.
If it turns out anything like yours I will be very please just hope she is,,,,
got to stop leaving things to last min I think,
Once again FANTASTIC box, finial sets it off very nice
Right smart little box, Mike. The shape and finial set it apart quite nicely.
Hi Dave, we were all beginners once, and the only way to improve is practice, practice, practice, and learn by your mistakes, of which I promise you I have made many.
Enjoy your turning
Cheers
Mike
Rather nice is a big understatement. Absolutely gorgeous.
Another good Job well Done, Mike... Really impressed.... Do keep those Videos coming..
Thanks David.
There's always next year mate, you are rebuilding the squad.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Peter, you flatter me.
Take care
Mike
Very nicely done , another beauty . Rodney
Thanks for the comment and support Brian, it's much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for you videos Mike, I really enjoy all of them, here in Arkansas
Thank you for your support Barry, much appreciated. Stay safe.
Another nice piece Mike!
wow. nice wood and box, great work!!!
Hallo Mike,
Thank you for all youre great video's, thanks to you're video's I got well on the way with turning.
I love you're work on the trinket box.
Hello Mike,
I really enjoyed watching your video, I have owned a lathe for a few years and did mostly pens but had to stop for a couple years but now I want to turn more than pens and I find videos like yours very helpful.
Thanks for helping out beginners like myself.
The box is beautiful and I plan on turning similar ones for my wife and daughter.
Cheers from Canada
Now I know how to sharpen my tools, thanks mike. I want you to start turning pens, so I can watch those videos. My first attempts at doing a bowl were terrible and it broke off my lathe and hit me in three places. That did it for me, Capt. Eddie suggested I try pens till I get experience , then go back to bowls. I have done 55 pens and I love it , its the damned SKEW that scares the hell out of me. Maybe if I see you rounding a pen with a Skew I will get it . Thanks Tommy
I am very glad that you did.
Take care and thanks
Mike
i barely saw your comment!
your are one talented man, i'm gonna start making my own wooden pipes soon,i'l probably ask you for some tios later on.
Beautiful! I just started turning. LOVE it!! So much fun. You make it look so easy.
great piece mike good video
Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments
Take care
Mike
What a lovely piece Mike. Enjoyed the video once again - thank you.
+Pamela Thomas
Thank you Pamela, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Beautiful piece Mike,
Take care,
Carl
great job Mike, love it!
Nice job Mike. That turned out nicely.
Greetings! Enjoyed watching your video... turning at light speed! Interesting project, loved the way the shavings came flying off, sharp tools make such a difference. Cool looking shop, well laid out. Thanx for sharing this!
Mike
Thanks you for the kind words, yes sharp tools do help :}
Take care
Mike
wonderful work ... love to see more of your creations..
Beautiful, Mike!! The box, that is. Don't want you getting the wrong idea. ;-)
Keep 'em coming, Mike. I'm enjoying your videos very much.
Thanks,
.....Gord
Gordon Rock Thanks Gord, I'm very pleased to hear it my friend :)
Cheers
Mike
Hi Jim, glad you like the video. Sanding sealer is used to raise the grain, and seal the wood. You buy it, but I thin mine down with a thinners, as it dries quicker. If you have the time, watch my video called "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about the mix ratio etc.. Thanks for the support.
Take care
Mike
Its a lovely box and the finial sets it off nicely
thanks
James
+icespeckledhens
Thank you James, much appreciated my friend.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike another fine bit of turning, very jealous of your ordered shop. A place for everything and everything in its place ...:o)#
very nice, Mike.Great video, very enjoyable.
nice work Mike
Oh I love this box Mike. Well done :)
Janice Kneule thanks Janice.
Take care
Mike
Loving your Welsh sticker
😁😁
Thank you Erwin, glad that you getting on well, and that I was a little help to you.
Turn safe.
Take care
Mike
I've watched this a couple times and learn something each time
Thanks very much for the comment and support.
Take care
Mike
Well done mike nice box
Thanks Harold, appreciate it
Take care
Mike
Very Nice!
I didn't know Sycamore could look so GOOD
+Jerry Puckett
Thank you Jerry.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for both the comment and subscription Charlie.
Take care
Mike
very nice work Mike.
Tom
Top Job Mike
Lovely little box.
Thanks Harry glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Really nice little box One that I must try to emulate buddy, erm Will pass on the Rugby...As a staunch England fan but then admire all six nations teams My father in law was Welsh and he always insisted we visit during 6 nations England V Wales... modesty stops me from mentionng Rugby World Cup winners LOL.. Must admit 2013 Wales were the team to beat and truly trounced Englan..
Beauty! I'd never considered putting a finial on a box like that before, but it works really well. Really nice piece of sycamore.
BTW, did you know you had adopted Carl's "catchphrase!" lol
Gosh that is so lovely. Thanks mike
Thank you Val, that is very kind of you.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it.
Take care
Mike
Good job Mike. I've been enjoying your video's.
+mbiraside
Thank you Sir, i really appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Hi Jimbo, I am trying different things, to try and get a happy medium of tutorial and seeing the piece take shape, without becoming too boring, and not being too long. Your comments have been noted, and I'll try and get it right next time. Thanks for your support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Alan, I think luck played a big part ;).
Take care
Mike
Thank you Decoy, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks, and I'm happy that you found some of my videos of use.
Take care
Mike
Very Nice Mike!
Thank you Mark, glad you like it.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Alexandr
Take care
Mike
GREAT JOB MIKE !
Thank you Anton.
Merry Christmas
Mike
Thanks, have a great holiday as well!
Thanks Tom, nice to hear from you, and I appreciate your comment.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Sir!
Take care
Mike
Your very welcome mate. Let me know what you think.
Take care
Mike
I'm enjoying ech of your videos
Thank you David, much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Hi Peter, I mix it with Cellulose Thinners, 3 parts Sealer to 1 part Thinners. Thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
I watched it twice ....if only i could make something like this as a beginner
thanks for insperation ....i hope lol
Thanks Keith....enjoy your new found pass time :)
Take care
Mike
Thank you Michael.
Cheers
Mike
Stunning piece there Mike :) new subscriber :)
Its a lovely box MIke
James
+icespeckledhens
Thank you james
Cheers
Mike
great little box Mike, as ever great video, shame u had to mention the rugby thou
Thanks for the compliments, and support, much appreciated. I'm sure your wife will be well pleased with your gift.
take care
Mike
Thank you.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Leonard.
Cheers
Mike
Very nice "Dinky Little Box".
I must say you're quite confident to make the finial first -- then compound the confidence by gluing it to the lid before finishing the bottom.
Hmmm...
Alan Stratton
Thank you
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Rich, glad you approve mate.
Take care
Mike
Thanks very much
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Alan, your kind comments are appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks very much.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you, glad you like it.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Carl
Take care
Mike
Thanks Trevor,
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Dana
Cheers
Mike
Hi Tommy, my pleasure mate. I am ashamed to say that I have never turned a pen! I will no doubt get into it in the future, but I still have so much to try and learn about the type of turnings I do at the moment. I quite often round square blanks with a skew, there are some good videos on TH-cam that should get you started.
Take care
Mike
I rly enjoyed watching this video :P
your demonstration was so easy to watch better than most dvd demos but if you could mention wood sizes it would make things much better enjoyed watching you work
Thank you Malcolm, and you make a very valid point regarding sizes, I will ensure I state the sizes on future videos. Appreciate your input.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Sergio, any time
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Marty, appreciate the comment and support.
Had to be mentioned mate, I might not get the opportunity again for a long time ;)
Take care
Mike
Very nice.
Thanks Rob, I have to admit that I do like to try and keep things tidy, and in order. But believe me, I don't always manage to.
take care
Mike
Thanks Brendon .I use a 3:1 mix of Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer to Chestnut Cellulose Thinners. No hard and fast rule, I just find this mix works OK for me.
Take care
Mike
Will be done mate.
Cheers
Mike
haha, commiserations.. small gap.. you shouldn't be on the pitch! , also football, we should cut salary's from the players and fund those sports like Olympians!
Nice work again and I love the grain pattern, the finial adds a nice touch like a cherry to a cake. Mark.
Very nice...
Thanks Rodney
Cheers
Mike
Merci Lolo
Cheers
Mike
Jolie boite Mike.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate your input, and I will try to implement your idea in future uploads.
Thanks for your support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, I thought you had come across some exotic concoction that cost pennies. I'll get some more Chestnut and try your mix, I think mine is too thin.
Super box Mike. That is really good work. Question please, what's your sanding sealer mix? I've just run out of Chestnut Cellulose Sealers that I thin 2:1 with thinners but I was wondering if there's a better mix before I buy more. Thanks, Brendan.