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Please note: Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity. The non-woodworking techniques described here aren't all that safe, either. Sharp tools, powerful motors, big lumps of wood, chemicals, fumes, etc. can cause you serious bodily injury or even death. These pages are NOT meant as a substitute for instruction by a qualified teacher, just as an illustration of how I do certain things. I take no responsibility for any mishaps you may experience during a fit of inspiration. You've been warned.

Edge-on view of the first stage of turning, showing the symmetry of the top and bottom.

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...Next I remounted the blank and turned the top side to the same shape as the bottom.

Making the box hole.

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Again using the drill chuck in my tailstock but this time with a 1 ˝” forstner bit, I drilled out the box section to about 1” deep. Then I sanded everything, including the interior and rim of the box hole.

The maple strips cut from the walnut box body.

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Once the first turning phase is done, I cut off the maple strips on the bandsaw. This is a tricky operation because the only point in contact with the table is the rim of the box hole. WARNING: Bracing the curved block during the cut is a really good idea, as is using a really sharp blade. You can lose a finger if a piece of wood slips while you’re cutting it.


 

Page last updated 14 August 2008