Woodturning - 4 Months of Work! Was it Worth it?!

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After the immensely positive response from the first watch box video I just had to make another, my plan for this mini-series is to make the box reflect the piece that is inside of it. I just love the loom of my Christopher Ward Moonglow and wanted to replicate the stunning stars but give it a planetary twist.
The main body of the watch box is made from Rippled Ash, with a connecting piece of London Plane.
The three planets on the lid of the box, from largest to smallest are made from, Ziricote, Spalted Box, and Pau Rosa. Each of these woods brings a unique tone and each is rare and special in its own right.
The woods have all been sanded to 10000 grit and finished with Danish Oil, and sanding sealer (on some)
Let me know what you think, this took over 4 months of hard work, planning, turning, and perfecting this new box. Please go and support Christopher Ward as they have supported me, I truly recommend their wonderful watches!
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

What do you think? Make sure you click this link to support the channel! www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@l.a.garcia600]

This is NOT woodturning; it is ART. Gracefully and beautifully done. Please continue for those of us who appreciate your work.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, this comment means a lot! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@JadenHybrid]

Very nice piece. I gotta say, the process of watching your videos is very calming and peaceful. Thank you. Keep up the excellent work.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@timponder7487]

Absolutely stunning Harry totally enjoyed the video keepem coming 😀

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Cheers Tim I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was inspired by the watch ⌚ 😃🪵👍

[@TJ-nh1fc]

Totally amazing! Yes more. Please.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you glad you liked it. What did you think of the watch ⌚ ? 😃🪵👍

[@mariedriskell8752]

You said the box needed soul, you indeed found "SOUL" FOR IT🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤

[@lisaclark7103]

That astrology box is beyond awesome! I love it.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Would you like to see more watch boxes? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@stephendonathan6782]

Well done Harry you created a beautiful piece of art! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Stephen. Did you like the watch ⌚? 😃🪵👍

[@stephendonathan6782]

@@HarrySmithShorts Great video can't wait for more like it.

[@kevdimo6459]

Very Very nice Harry! Your attention to detail is amazing.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Kev! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@user-cb3th7jt8d]

Very creative and handsome box. I love the theme carry over and glowing stars. My husband is a watch collector he would love this. Fantastic!

[@solidarityworkers6900]

I would love the watch & the container 😊

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you. I love watches and was totally inspired to produce this. Did he like the watch⌚ ? 😃🪵👍

[@HarrySmithShorts]

​@@solidarityworkers6900- Go buy one Sol, I can make you a watch box to your specifications 😃🪵👍

[@solidarityworkers6900]

@@HarrySmithShorts I am very interested 😉

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@solidarityworkers6900 Just let me know... 😉

[@revdupartist9386]

Your piece is beautiful Harry. I didn't quite understand it until the very end. It's absolutely stellar!

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Look at the stars, see how they shine for you ... 🌟

[@kathleenwalker3205]

This is a serious WOW!!!!!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Kathleen. What would you say was your favourite part of the project 🤔 ? 😃🪵👍

[@rcg3496]

Just imaginative, gorgeous, and practical 👍🏽

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@sonyhk3824]

Love it 👍 it's awesome 👍 💯

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Sony! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@debrawalters9746]

Harry, this is unique and so beautiful ❤

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Debra! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@debrawalters9746]

The watch is stunning but I’d rather see you make the watch boxes!

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Harry the pieces of wood are great theyball have nice grain and nooks and crannies and markings. I love your videos you have amazing attention to detail in all that you turn. This piece is magnificent and unique I love it well done, this piece is worth 100 out 100. I love all your videos but I think is one of my favourites. Your watch is really smart I like it. Amanda xx

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Amanda, such wonderful comments, praise indeed. I love the watch it really inspired me to produce the watch box. What would you say was your favourite part of the project 🤔? Take care 😃🪵👍

[@barbaraewer1776]

It was definitely worth it! Beautiful work!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Barbara. What would you say was your favourite part of the project 🤔? 😃🪵👍

[@jimputnam7539]

That’s a box worth sitting on a shelf for display!!

[@madeleinegombert661]

Please more videos like this 🎉

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Will do Madeleine! Do you like watches? Got any ideas for me 😁😁

[@SuesOriginals]

I’m not a fan of the watches (although that one is beautiful), but I love the box. The detail is so perfect for what’s inside. Would love to see more like that.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Sue. It is a beautiful watch. Glad you liked the project. What would you say was your favourite part? 😃🪵👍

[@donnaj.1634]

This is so beautiful 😍 you are a true artist!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@frankashworth5961]

Not much of a watch guy. But Cosmology, Astrophysics, and the Quantum Theory realms I enjoy; made this all make sense. Nicely done and well thought out.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Frank! Would you like to see more watch boxes even though youre not a watch guy? Did you like the watch anyway? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@frankashworth5961]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning One should respect the design, quality, and engineering of a fine machine. As a retired engineer myself, you have a Ferrari of watches my friend. Others will definitely want to store theirs in boxes of matching quality. Go for it lad! 😉 Show us what you got, so we can continue to learn from ya. Kidding about the lad thing. I'm old to many.

[@rjung_ch]

That looks amazing alright! Love how it all came out. 👍💪✌

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@americanschweitzer45]

Looks good buddy!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Would you like to see more watch boxes? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@mandyray23]

Just wow! ❤

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Mandy! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@mandyray23]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I already visited the site. Love the watches but a bit out of my price range sadly. Will have to save up!

[@lucianosalt2396]

LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY , Bravo sir

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Many thanks Luciano I'm glad you liked it. Did you like the watch?? 😃🪵👍

[@lucianosalt2396]

Hi Harry I love the watch but hate the price tag!@@HarrySmithShorts

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@lucianosalt2396 🤣😂 it's a beautiful watch, a real statement piece. Have to get saving ... 😉

[@deborahhall6861]

Wow!! Such a beautiful box!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Why thank you Deborah 😁 Did you like the watch ⌚ as well? Can you see my inspiration? 😃🪵👍

[@Ms.Cats-if.you.please]

Cool watch, but way cooler box! ♥️♥️♥️

[@HarrySmithShorts]

I LOVE the watch! It deserved a suitable box though! 😮 Do you think it worked out? 😃🪵👍

[@olajackson757]

WOW !

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@josephinelarosa635]

Well done

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Josephine 😃🪵👍

[@madeleinegombert661]

Fantastic 😍😍😍😍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Madeleine! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@andreamassari9099]

Fantastic piece!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Andrea. What would you say was your favourite part of the project 🤔? 😃🪵👍

[@dywood]

sophisticated tools 👍👍👍👍

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you 😃🪵👍

[@clydeschuyler]

Beautiful!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you. What would you say was your favourite part of the project ? 😃🪵👍

[@clydeschuyler]

@@HarrySmithShorts I liked the additional thin wood around the base and top. Don’t get me wrong. I loved the buttons you added to the top for the galaxy theme. I just like small details like the ring.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@clydeschuyler thanks clyde, it was London Plane, one of my most favourite woods. The grain is beautiful 😃🪵👍

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Wow that looks so fresh. Fantastic idea 💡 I clicked on the watch link. Can I get some money off through your channel ... 🤔😏

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Sorry Sol unfortunately I don't get any monet off ☹. Thanks for your comments Sol, what was your favourite part of the project? 😃🪵👍

[@teslatesla203]

👍🏼

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@graygrand]

A lot of work but beautiful.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Would you like to see more watch boxes? Did you like the watch? 😊 www.christopherward.com/dress-watches/c1-moonglow/C01-40AMP1-S00K1-CK.html?I_Harry_smith

[@fionanaylor6104]

Just gorgeous…have you turned any fluorescent wood like Black Locus ?

[@HarrySmithShorts]

NO I haven't tried that, sound fascinating. Have you turned it? 😃🪵👍

[@fionanaylor6104]

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[@sassyspapa]

Hi Harry Nice Work. In a previous video I watched you turn a piece of what I call Cedar and in that video you used a attachment on your banjo that replicates the headstock. Where did you get it?

[@ekkarzbastlirny5769]

Nice work, I just see one big mistake in the finish - before gluing the 3 wooden "planets" on the lid of the etui you should have renewed the black varnish in the drilled beds for them - this way the exposed wall of the underlying wood "shines" along the edges ...

[@solidarityworkers6900]

I though that area was coated with the luminous paint to show a lunar halo, not a mistake. It shines like the stars 😇 🪐🌒

[@Bootes1]

Sorry I got bored.

[@arvidpaulius7816]

Good idea 😉 Nice work 👍👏👏👏

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you. Did you like the watch? What was your favourite part of the project? 😃🪵👍