Turning A LIDDED BURL BOX

Sam takes you through the steps of making a lidded box on the wood lathe. This process shows also how to "jam-fit" the lid and base of the box.

[@georgewhitfield2176]

Another really excellent informative video. I have been turning a number of small boxes from olive wood branches as I love the beautiful change in the grain colours which means it is important to get the lid lined up with the distinctive grain with minimum cut out for the join, not to mention a nice fit. You gave a number of great tips in this vid which I will try out. Thanks for a great lesson (for me at least). By the way ignore any idiotic and rude comments you get, knowing that the vast majority of your viewers really enjoy your videos and appreciate them. Apart from a woodturning book which is about 35 years old, everything I have learned is from videos from people like you who generously have taken a lot of time and effort to 'show us the way' in this great hobby (for me). Keep up the good work. Kind regards/George

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

George You said many very nice and I appreciated it. Thanks very much for watching Sam

[@josephjohnson6170]

The pencil line is perfect. I'm fairly new to turning and have turned a few boxes already, but never thought of that. Thanks!

[@MaDeuce80]

I think you are the only one that I've seen on youtube that uses the point tool (round skew). It looks very versitile. I must get one!!

[@MrSlapDrum]

Dude, you have inspired me to turn tomorrow. thanks. Beautiful acorn box and great instruction and video. Kudos on the 3x speed during the routine cuts... Keep up the good work!

[@MikeWaldt]

Excellent tutorial Sam. Some great tips too, especially the parting tool and pencil line tip for the base tenon and lid recess, it will save me a lot of time compared to the method I use now. You know, take a little bit off try the lid, a little more, try the lid......and so on....lol. also the wet tissue tip is invaluable, makes sense, but never thought of it. Thanks for the upload, please keep 'em coming. Take care Mike

[@mgorrow]

Sam, your video is very well done and quite informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@calistastevens]

Sam very nice box, the wood turned out very nice with the finish. Thanks for the video. Kevin.

[@leoclever3897]

Wow, that is the coolest looking little box, and your techniques are great!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@trurex007lee7]

An old yet godly. Thanks Sam!

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a lovely box, thanks for uploading James

[@JosephLorentzen]

Wow, excellence as usual. It is interesting how different people do things differently, for similar reasons.

[@rudyvandamme1962]

I've learned something here watching your video! Thanks from a beginning woodturner!

[@MrDancampbell60]

Hi Sam, Just wanted to say how much I like the simple elegance in the style of this piece. I do appreciate the need for everything from the "down & dirty approach to the "borderline manic", but you seem to have a good grasp of "simple but elegant", which is something I strive for in my turning work. Merry Christmas, Sam! (From another Ohioan)

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

+Dan Campbell What is round on the ends and HI in the middle? OHIO...... Thanks and have a wonderful Christmas. Sam

[@richardbastian7523]

Dan Campbell I.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Charlie Great question. This roughing gouge is 1 1/8" It is actually too big for lots of stuff. I have another one which I get from Packard woodworks. Not sure of the size but I think it is sold as 1/2" NOW....how are they measured? In the USA, gouges are measured by the diameter of the tool steel. In Europe/UK, gouges are measured from the outside to the inside edge of the flute farthest away from that side. (see next post)

[@CarlJacobson]

Great video Sam,

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great run down on making a lidded box. I'm keeping it for future reference. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Oh and by the way.....beautiful box!!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

You can make a point tool from an old round screw driver or other round stock. I started to us it when thread chasing. It is a really dandy little tool. (I have an upload on it). Sam

[@bahbhudson1068]

I have some new heroes: You, Carl and Mike. You guys make it so easy for new turners like myself with your gentle, in-depth, clear instructions and explanations. I watch your videos and truly LEARN. Thank you so much! An old indian saying comes to mind - "Should your blankets be torn, may your breezes blow warm. May you prosper and have a good life."

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent!!! Quality in all terms!!! Cheers...

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks for watching Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks, I agree. It is amazing how we all do the same thing---in a different way. Sam

[@gus1966]

Nice job!! Great instructions!! Cheers Angus

[@RickMcQuay]

I really like that pencil trick with the lid.

[@CopperStateCustomAdmin]

great educator. your explinations of why and how set you apart.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Anthony

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Thank you. Great tips and technique. Gorgeous finish, all shellac?

[@ChurchClown7]

Thanks for explaining which tool you are using and why in your videos. I’ve been having the hardest time with the insides of my boxes. Now I see that I have been using the wrong tool. This will take me to the next level. On another note - what in the world is a shuchj gouge?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Shuchj gouge? I am not sure what you are referring to????? I made this video in 2012. So please be more specific. Did I mispronounce a word? Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

(I am pasting the same response from another comment) I have used shellc flakes (usually blonde shellac) for years. I use what I need to use for my objective at the time. I often seal wood with shellac even when using an oil for a final finish. I am using a lot of lacquer also, usualy spraying it. I live shellac flakes cause I think it is less expensive than starting small objects with a friction polish. Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I have used shellc flakes (usually blonde shellac) for years. I use what I need to use for my objective at the time. I often seal wood with shellac even when using an oil for a final finish. I am using a lot of lacquer also, usualy spraying it. I live shellac flakes cause I think it is less expensive than starting small objects with a friction polish. Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Wow, I have never been called a hero. Thanks I get lots of stupid, really awful comments at times. Comments like yours makes it worth and and to keep going. Thanks again Sam

[@ConfusionWood]

beautiful piece!

[@haroldmclellan3042]

Good tips. I do a lot of apples from apple wood. I'll try a lidded box on the next one.

[@richardlazenby2860]

Great job lovely finish what kind of wood did you use

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I think this wood is Quina....just not sure. Sam

[@adamhanson6138]

Very helpful tips and tricks thankyou

[@LamarSineath]

Do you have a preference of Shelac over lacquer?

[@mikewright9163]

Thank you for the informative video.

[@mbiraside]

I'm brand new to wood turning. Great instructional video. Thanks.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Confusing!!! Yes. I always find out what the actual diameter is. Determine what size you want and call the supplier. Most tools are made in Shefield, England but some are made here like Oneway, Doug Thompson, Trent Bosch's tools. Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks, Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks, take a little off and try it....I edited OUT about 5 other attemps haha. I often make the lid fit as it would with a finished box and then...do the tissue thing. Sometime I don't add water if it is really close. sam

[@mummatoni9211]

Is there a reason this shape could not be chased? Just wondering thanks matey

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I think any shape can be chased. This wood is too soft to take a thread. Sam.

[@mummatoni9211]

WYOMINGWOODTURNER oh awesome. Do you have any idea what wood in Australia we can use to chase by any chance?

[@mummatoni9211]

WYOMINGWOODTURNER I want to say to you a massive thank You to you. From all you dedication on teaching hand chasing videos. I successfully acheive my first joint in a box form from your instructions. So massive thank you for your dedication to making these videos. I just want to say I appreciate your efforts as if was not people like yourself. I would be left floundering as am not able to attend woodturning clubs due to my disability and not being able to wear shoes does prevent me attending clubs and what not

[@Hamit_HMT]

He is talking like Ray Romano/Manfred in Ice Age LOL.

[@SuperPoppy187]

Hello from Oh Hi Ho . Thanks for the Great Videos . They are really nice . R E L

[@tropifiori]

Beautiful Sam. Is that Apple?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Frank I wish I new what is was. I bought it someplace and did not have the blank labelled. But is is hard and really pretty wood. Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks

[@alcinolima2776]

Não entendo o seu idioma mas você fazendo a caixa é uma aula para mim que sou iniciante.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

muito obrigado por assistir, Sam

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Seabee, Thanks.....I am pretty sure that I got it at Craft Supplies in Provo Utah. woodturnerscatalog add the .com to that. Sam

[@timothymcswain6235]

Real nice

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

timothy mcswain Thanks for watchingSam

[@timothymcswain6235]

Doc is my nickname

[@LunarFurorGames]

20:35 Looks like it's going so slow O.o

[@williamtaggart7345]

Sam: It appears as tho you are bottoming out in your four jaw chuck???? Is this not a no no???

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

William I like that you are asking questions like that and being observant. Now, early in the video it appears that I don't have a shoulder on the bottom of my box. You are correct that the wood should not bottom out as you say. At around 6 minutes it appears that I have a thin layer of wood that is the shoulder for the tenon. I can't tell 100% but I "hope" there is one. Thanks Sam