Woodturning - Ash Lidded Box with Finial

I turn a lidded box and finial from Ash.
Guitar by Michael Berke
Michael's Channel :
/ mikeberk810
Ed Krystosek's Channel :
/ @jackofalltrades7822
Yuval Lahav's Channel :
/ yuvallahav
Dipa Das's Channel :
/ dipaswarupa

[@rickwilke9399]

Am I the only one who almost passed out when Mike was carving the spire? I held my breath for SOOO LONG!! Great Job Mike!! I can't seem to turn a piece down much past 1/4" (6 or so mm). Always amazed by folks who can make a toothpick. Thanks for the heart-start! Enjoy your work very much sir.

[@MikeWaldt]

Rick Wilke Lol.....thanks Rick, I appreciate your kind words, and support my friend. Take care Mike

[@AlFurtado]

Beautiful box Mike and great instructions as usual. That Ash looks stunning with the wood grain patters you handled the whole piece masterfully. Great shout outs I know Yuval will be overjoyed as I was upon him receiving many subscribers he is a good wood turner and I will have to check out the others you mentioned as well. Thanks for the mention again my friend Glad to see you back and hope to see many more videos soon Cheers my friend Albert

[@MikeWaldt]

Wood Spinner Thank you Albert, your watching and commenting is always very much appreciated, as is your support, and friendship. Take care mate Mike

[@massoodn9410]

One of the most elegant designs I’ve seen. Good work Mike😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Massood appreciate you saying that.

[@steviesgarageworkshop2392]

What can I say Mike, You make everything look so easy, even when you are turning something so delicate. That is a true sign of a master, and a real pleasure to watch you at work. Take care.....Stevie

[@MikeWaldt]

SteviesGarageWorkshop Thank you very much Stevie, always really appreciate your watching and commenting. Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

It's s lovely lidded box with a very elegant final. Thanks James

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi again James, and thank you. I hope you're not going to make a habit of this ... lol Take care mate Cheers Mike

[@fredgraber9385]

Mike, another enjoyable video. Very nice little box. Simple design with great figure in that wood. Thanks for sharing, Fred

[@MikeWaldt]

Fred Graber Thanks Fred, I really appreciate your kind words and support. Take care Mike

[@TomStratton]

Beautiful little box from a gorgeous piece of timber Mike. Great to see you back in the shop, hope it will be a regular occurrence again. Cheers Tom

[@MikeWaldt]

Tom Stratton Thanks Tom, the wood was the star.....again....lol. I try to get out in the shop as often as I can, but work and domestic needs, take priority, unfortunately......;) Thanks for watching Take care Mike PS - Great to see you've joined Woodchuckers!

[@TomStratton]

I detest Facebook Mike, but I thought I would tolerate it for the sake of joining the group... Cheers Tom

[@MikeWaldt]

Tom Stratton Lol......my thoughts exactly mate. Take care Mike

[@AndreaArzensek]

So delicate, yet beautiful work Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Andrea Arzensek Thank you Andrea. Cheers Mike

[@OneWoodAuwoodworking]

That is gorgeous thanks Mike, never turned a finial will have to give it a try.

[@MikeWaldt]

One Wood - Warren Downes Thanks Warren, finials are great fun, you'll enjoy them I assure you. Take care Mike

[@martinboyle6632]

Nice box Mike. Always a pleasure watching your videos and I learn something new every time. Martin.

[@MikeWaldt]

Martin Boyle Thank you Martin, your kind words of support are very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

That's a beautiful box, Mike. Thanks for the tip about the toothbrush; hadn't thought of that! Nice to see you back in your shop, Mike. Stay well, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Gord Rock Thanks Gord, appreciate you watching and commenting. My wife does wonder why we use up toothbrushes so fast ;). Take care Mike

[@uladzimir7868]

Hello, Mike! Always a great pleasure watching your work. You just turning the jeweler in the business! Thank you very much!

[@MikeWaldt]

Uladzimir Kutsila Thank you for your kind words Uladzimir. Take care Mike

[@braveheart51able]

Thank you, Mike! A pleasing AND informative display of talent and instruction. I have never turned anything so delicate but I think I may have been inspired, thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

robert simms Thank you for watching and your kind words Robert. I hope you do have a go, it's very rewarding. Take care Mike

[@BraxtonWirthlin]

Beautiful box Mike, the finial is awesome. I had never turned ash before until recently, I made an ash bowl in a class I had the pleasure of taking from Jimmy Clewes. He happens to live here in Las Vegas and was offering classes to members of my local woodworking club. I really had no idea what to expect from Ash but it turned out to have some beautiful grain and figuring in it. Keep the awesome videos coming! I always love to see what you make next.

[@MikeWaldt]

Braxton Wirthlin Thanks Braxton, you are one lucky guy to have seen Jimmy Clewes, he is an immensely talented turner and artist, and has a natural ability to teach as well. Take care Mike

[@mgorrow]

Mike, excellent video. I enjoyed seeing your finial box take shape. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Marshall Gorrow Thank you Marshall, I really appreciate your kind words, and support. Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Absolutely beautiful Mike, well done. I just found Dipa-Das channel great stuff, along with the others you mentioned. Take care, Carl

[@verarelerford8360]

What a awesome piece beautifully done I love the videos this piece was well done have a awesome day

[@MikeWaldt]

Carl Jacobson Thank you Carl, they are all great and talented turners. Take care my friend Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Vera Relerford Thank you Vera Take care Mike

[@thomashanson6607]

I'm very much impressed with you using such big tools to do such small work finial work. Thanks for the finial chisel idea, I need to make one of these. I don't know about that round skew quite yet though.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Beautiful piece of turning Mike and the piece of ash is beautifully figured. I think your skew work and that finial turning gouge look very nice indeed. Thanks for a great video Mike!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Erik Anderson Thank you very much Erik, coming from a man with your expertise and tool control, I am well chuffed. Take care Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

Mike Waldt Aw shucks! You are too kind sir!

[@toddyork226]

I really like that lid, simple and elegant.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Todd, glad you like it. Cheers Mike

[@paulweis9797]

A nice and elegant box Mike. Like it a lot! Thanks for the upload. Cheers Paul

[@MikeWaldt]

Paul Weis Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked it mate. Take care Mike

[@StephenOgle]

Beautiful work Mike. It is so good to see you back.

[@MikeWaldt]

Stephen Ogle Thank you Stephen, your constant support is much appreciated my friend, your always there. Take care Mike

[@MarkGarth]

Lovely Mike. Very nice grain on the Ash box and the finial topped it off just right.

[@MikeWaldt]

Mark Garth Thanks Mark Cheers Mike

[@CageyJ0nnY]

very nice. I find these videos really therapeutic, would love to give it ago myself.

[@MikeWaldt]

Jonathan Jennings Glad you enjoy them Jonathan, you should give it a try :) Cheers Mike

[@yuvallahav]

I was alerted on Facebook, of all places, about your shout out Mike, and here I was thinking the sudden burst of new subscribers was due to my last video... :) What an amazing honor, coming from pretty much the first wood turner I've subscribed to when I decided to give the craft a try. And a second honor of being included in the same sentence with Al, a person I have much appreciation and respect for. So for all that, thanks. I love the detail of the finial, you make it seem like an easy task.. that wobble in the end when you were finishing was looking edgy, made me think of these hollow tube with strings type of steady rest, I should make one of those too... the way you used your live tail stock with the live center without the pin as press for the finial was cool, I didn't understand what you were doing with that scotch bright pad until you reeled back the stock, I'll need to remember that one. Thanks for a great video!!

[@MikeWaldt]

yuval lahav Thanks Yuval for your kind words and support my friend. Believe me when I say your talents are a joy to watch, and the "shout out" was well deserved. Take care Mike

[@jarmstrong2843]

Outstanding, Mike!!!! I am amazed over your ability to turn such delicate pieces. Maybe I will get to that point someday and be able to make small pieces.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much I appreciate that. Take care Mike

[@keithedwards1038]

Beautiful work as always. I really enjoy your channel. Have a blessed day.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Keith very much appreciated.

[@coyleyman4779]

Loved the process. Very delicate looking.

[@MikeWaldt]

Coyleyman Thank you Sir! Much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@fredmott7086]

Thank you Mike. It is always a pleasure to watch and learn from your presentations.Fred

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it Fred, and thank you. Cheers Mike

[@lennym1273]

Beautiful wood and beautiful box, you make it look easy...

[@MikeWaldt]

Lenny M thanks Lenny, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Great looking piece, Mike. Enjoyed your skew work. Good to see you on the tube again.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lee Waterman Thanks Lee, glad you enjoyed it. Take care Mike

[@YTcustomchris]

I need to get some time in making finials like that. Your sure make it look easy Great job mike. Yuval and I chat a lot and I consider him a good friend and he is a great turner.

[@MikeWaldt]

Custom Chris They are great fun Chris, and yes Yuval is a very talented turner mate. Take care Mike

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Mike, what a bloody beauty, I love the thin lid, well done on mot breaking it and your finial shows some character and you fine turning technique, I hope I can do half as well when I have a go at it. Keep them coming!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Stephen McFadyen Thank you Stephen, I really appreciate your supportive comments. Take care Mike

[@jimmysymons8730]

Shalom Mike ,I have seen a few of your vidio"s.Very well explained, I have been turning for 30 odd years, but on a metal lathe.takes 2 to 3 days each box. Now iv'e retired i'll buy a real wood lathe and put your tips into my work . Have a good day and thankyou.

[@MikeWaldt]

Shalom to you as well Jimmy, and thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you have found some use from my videos. Enjoy this wonderful craft. Take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

That is really good work. It was a lovely surprise to see a video from you appear on my subs list. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

baconsoda Thanks Brendan, your too kind mate.......really appreciate your support. Take care Mke

[@55dougie]

great looking box Mike, enjoyed the video.... thanks Doug.

[@MikeWaldt]

Doug Korn Thank you Doug Cheers Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

I have seen Dipa Das and some of his turnings and wow he does amazing pieces of art. I really like Yuvall's stuff too but will have to look into Ed's channel! Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

Erik Anderson Glad you found them of interest Erik, they are all very talented. Cheers Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

Nice work Mike good to see you back

[@MikeWaldt]

Michael Flynn Thanks Michael, I enjoyed making the project. Cheers Mike

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Nicely done Mike.lovely piece of ash great figure in it All the best Robbie

[@MikeWaldt]

Robbiethewoodturner Thanks Robbie appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent...! A beautiful little box...! Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

Adam Quincey Thanks Adam Take care Mike

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

I can't believe I missed this one! I love the thin lid. Very nice I haven't done many finials, but lately I've been trying my hand at it and I'm finding it quite a lot of fun. Its a challenge to get a nice thin tip. Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jerry Paul Thanks for watching Jerry, I tend to have a finial binge, and make a load and keep them for future projects....well that's the theory any way :) Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jerry......carry on with the finials regardless say I ;) Cheers Mike

[@tx51210]

Nice project Mike! I liked the music selections also. Well put together.

[@MikeWaldt]

tx51210 Thank you, on both counts :) Take care Mike

[@SJWoodworks]

That precision work is fantastic, Mike. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeWaldt]

SJWoodworks Thanks Steve, I appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@colinchalmers1099]

Very well done Mike,nice balance to it also. cheers Colin.

[@MikeWaldt]

Colin Chalmers Thanks Colin, appreciate your kind words mate. Take care Mike

[@tropifiori]

That is a lovely bit of turning. If you get a chance I'd love to see more on how you grind your curved skew. Regards, Frank

[@MikeWaldt]

Frank B Thanks Frank, the process is quite easy to perform, and doesn't take too long either. there are some great videos already on YT about it.....but I might just add my way as well. Take care Mike

[@rgoodleaf]

Hi Mike, Nice looking box! I really liked your use of the skew. Rich

[@MikeWaldt]

rgoodleaf Thank you on both counts Rich. Cheers Mike

[@phillallen01]

As always mike a real pleasure to watch

[@MikeWaldt]

Phill Allen Thank you Phil Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Lovely box, thanks for sharing James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thanks James, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@andreluizsorge326]

Wow Man! Perfect work! Congratulations!

[@MikeWaldt]

André Luiz Sorge Thank you Andre, I appreciate your kind words. Take care Mike

[@justing.1868]

Amazing work! I've been watching all your turning videos and you've inspired me to give it a go here in the near future! Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Justin G. Hi Justin, and thank you, let me know how you like it when you do finally get started. Take care Mike

[@stanjudd2552]

That's a sharp looking little box Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stan Judd Thank you Stan. Vheers Mike

[@terryhanson3644]

Wow, what a great piece Mike! You make the skew look so easy.... Roy

[@MikeWaldt]

Terry Hanson Thanks Terry, appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@rickwilke9399]

Terry Hanson Agreed! He is spectacular with it. I tried to emulate it last night and almost had an unguided missile in my garage.

[@MikeWaldt]

Rick Wilke Lol Rick, keep at it, and it will come mate, practice, practice, and a bit more practice ;) Cheers Mike

[@ChemValley519]

I love your videos Mike. very easy to understand and not only that but u actually make nice stuff! alot of guys just make something to show u the basics, they might skip the sanding or something. anyhow love your video, keep them coming. I have subscribed

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Daniel, and thank you very much for subscribing, and you kind words. Take care Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful video, Mike. The box looks great and has a good texture. The idea with the toothbrush is not bad, because it comes in one well in narrow grooves. :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Günter Schöne Thank you Gunter.....just don't use the brush on your teeth afterwards ;) Take care Mike

[@docmart71]

Just lovely, mate. Lovely. Cheers for that.

[@MikeWaldt]

+docmart71 Thank you, I appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@czellner5894]

Ni Mike, Good to see you back in the shop buddy. Great looking box as always! Simple yet elegant and for me, those are key to beauty. Love the last jam chuck where the finial went inside the live center. Pure genius.... :-) All the best, Charlie

[@MikeWaldt]

Charlie Zellner Thanks Charlie, your kind words, and encouraging support are much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Hi Mike: that's a beautiful piece, lovely wood and great tool control, Nice to watch the master at work, take care mate, speak soon, Best wishes Harry

[@MikeWaldt]

The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thanks Harry, appreciate it my friend. Hope all is OK up North with you ;) Take care Mike

[@oaksho]

A master class once again Mike you make it look so easy and always a beautiful end result. it's a thumbs up from me my friend. All the best Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Thanks Tony, your constant support is always much appreciated mate. Take care Mike

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Beautiful Finial work Mike, Finials are something I haven't become very adept at making but they are definitely on my short list of turned items to improve at. I truly enjoyed watching the entire process and the close up camera angle was superb. That was one thin lid but I think being so delicate makes the piece all that much nicer. Regards, Bob

[@MikeWaldt]

RJBWoodTurner Thank you very much Bob, I really appreciate it. Finials are great fun, and rewarding, but do take some practice. Cindy Drozda is the girl to watch and learn from, of that there is no doubt. In my book she is the high priestess of fine finials :) Take care Mike

[@alanthomasrpt5662]

Thanks Mike. I am thinking about making some videos myself and yours always look very clear so I just wondered what you used.Keep up the good work!

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Any time Alan, my pleasure mate. If you have a question, just ask, and I'll try to answer it. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Thomas Hansen Thank you Thomas they are very handy tools to have. Cheers Mike

[@danmichaud580]

Beautiful! As always, a real pleasure to watch.

[@MikeWaldt]

Dan Michaud Thank you Dan, that is very kind of you. Take care Mike

[@MrLeonard55]

Very nice Mike. I like that toothbrush trick.

[@MikeWaldt]

MrLeonard55 Thanks Leonard, it does come in handy. Take care Mike

[@OzWorkshop]

Lovely piece Mike, very delicate piece. Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

OzWorkshop thank Rob, appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@hobbyturner6634]

beautiful result Mike !

[@MikeWaldt]

Adrian Moore Thanks Adrian Cheers Mike

[@tedquinnell]

Lovely box and finial Mike, love it! Thanks for the nice video mate! Regards Ted...

[@MikeWaldt]

ted quinnell Thanks for the kind words Ted. Take care Mike

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Good to see the master at his craft! I"m sure I would have lost that one when you hit the knot! Something that I like about it is that when you have the lid on... it looks like a solid piece. Just so natural and all! ;>) I like also that you only use two tools! Wicked looking skew! And well used at that! ... (Oh yeah and the other two tools too!) Thanks for Sharing Larry

[@MikeWaldt]

The Tiny Trailer Workshop So Larry, who's video were you watching then? ;) Thank you mate, I appreciate it. I never was much good at maths.....lol. Trust you to make a point of my inadequacies ( of which there are many I hasten to add) Thanks for your welcomed comments.....AND dry humour (humor)! Take care my friend Mike

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Here in Canada we keep a "U" in humour!... Maybe that's the Italian version? In any case I think it was your video I was watching... and I hope life makes it si you can get back in front of the camera more often! As always Larry

[@MikeWaldt]

The Tiny Trailer Workshop Lol...I stand corrected mate. Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Hi Mike ,Good to see you again! A lovely box ,love the finial!! Great video mate! All the best Bram.

[@MikeWaldt]

Brams shed Thank you Bram, I really appreciate your kind words mate. Cheers Mike

[@ITSAWOODTHING]

Beautiful like always............... always enjoy your videos...........

[@MikeWaldt]

ITS A WOOD THING Thank you Sir, I appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike !! Great to see you makin shavins again. I thought I was watching a Cindy Drozda video for a minute with the fine finnial, Someone has been practicing!! ;) Neat little box All the best!!..........Andy

[@MikeWaldt]

Andy Paramore Thanks Andy, Cindy is an Artist that I aspire to mate, I am in awe of her talent. Take care Mike

[@davem5843]

very nice, Mike. great job

[@MikeWaldt]

DAVE M Thanks Dave, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@SilverBack.]

Great piece Mike 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Douglas.

[@woodturner21]

Hi Mike, great finished item. Your videos are very informative. Personally I prefer to see the turning at real speed. Keep up the good work Steve

[@MikeWaldt]

woodturner21 Thank you, the problem with real speed is that the video would be 3+ hours long! So, editing has to be brought to bare ;) Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care Mike

[@TirolerDrechsler]

Eine sehr schöne kleine Box mit einer wirklich sehr weinen Spitze hast du da gedrechselt Mike!!! Gute Arbeit! Gruß Tiroler

[@MikeWaldt]

Tiroler Drechsler Danke Tiroler wird Ihre Unterstützung sehr zu schätzen mein Freund. sorgen Mike

[@bradturbo44]

very nice box mike ( love it) all the best john.

[@MikeWaldt]

bradturbo44 Thanks John, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@MiguelSancheztornoartesano]

Simply beautifull my friend, good job. Take care

[@MikeWaldt]

Miguel Sanchez Thanks Miguel. Take care Mike

[@P.E.R.fishingadventures]

Beutiful box mike,keep em coming!

[@MikeWaldt]

Atle Grønsund Thank you Atle Cheers Mike

[@JOSEGIORDANOwoodturning]

Hermoso trabajo Mike !!! Muy buen video.....!!! Abrazo !!!! desde Argentina !!!!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

JOSE ALBERTO Giordano Muchas gracias Jose tener cuidado Mike

[@sawdustwoodshop]

Very nice, it looks so delicate. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Johnny Boudreau Thanks Johnny, appreciate your kind words. Been too long since your last video my friend Take care Mike

[@sawdustwoodshop]

Its been hard finding time for hobbies wile supporting a family of 4 (soon to be 5) but I do miss woodturning and the camaraderie of the KZbin community. I hope to return soon.

[@MikeWaldt]

Johnny Boudreau We'll all be here when you come back Johnny, be assured mate. Cheers Mike

[@KkmakeUkv]

It turned out really well Mike. I need to practice my skew a bit more to be able to use it like you. I noticed that there is some text missing in the description. No link to the 3rd guy channel. Take care and keep turning

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Thanks Karo, appreciate it mate. Thanks for the heads up on the "missing link", it is now there :) Take care Mike

[@Lolotourneur]

Salut Mike, C'est une très jolie boite, Beau travail bravo. Lolo

[@MikeWaldt]

Laurent Cortot Merci Lolo, je comprends toujours vous regarder mon ami prendre soin Mike

[@billwells8054]

Very nice, Mike. Very delicate finial; I was glad to see that it was "replaceable". It appears that the ash blank was about 50 mm square?

[@MikeWaldt]

Bill Wells Thanks Bill, the blank was about 3" or 75mm square, give or take ;) Cheers Mike

[@MARKBaid]

Lovely work as usual Mike. Should i be using sanding sealer on all my pieces before apply a finish. Also what does your sanding sealer mix consist of. Thanks for the great video I always look forward to seeing you turn. Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

MARK Baid Thnks Mark, I always do seal the wood first, but maybe that's just me. I use a mix of Cellulose Sanding Sealer 3 parts, and 1 part Cellulose Thinners. Thanks for watching mate Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Nice box Mike. Good thing that knot was not any larger than it was. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

As Wood Turns Thanks Alan, I was a little worried ;) Take care Mike

[@trimman56]

thanks mike as always great job

[@MikeWaldt]

chuck kolb Thanks Chuck, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@midnightwind8067]

Hello Mike! Wonderful video. I love your stuff. Please tell us who was the guitarist as well. Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

jAMES hERRELL Thanks James, I did have it in the description, but YT gremlins left it out....it's Mike Berke, and the link is now there. Take care Mike

[@harveysaddo5639]

So delicate but amazing

[@jeffoldham3466]

lookin good mike,,,love your videos,,,im trying to get better used to the spindle gouge,,,wish I was as good as you,,,

[@MikeWaldt]

jeff oldham Thanks Jeff, as I always say "practice, practice, practice.....then a little more practice" ;) Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Beautiful turning Mike and I love the skew. I'm going to follow up your "shout outs" as I did with Albert Furtado. He's the most complete turner insofar as he also does a bit of blacksmithing by making his own turning tools. The last competition at my turning club was for a segmented piece which I hasten to add I didn't have the nerve to enter. The judge was the demonstrator for the day and all of the entries were amazing but some lost points with him because of insufficient attention to the bases of their pieces. I mention this only because it may be of help to beginners who may wonder why you added some detail your box base. Best wishes, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Alan Simpson Thanks Alan, always a great pleasure to hear from you mate. I'm also very happy to hear that you think these guys are very talented, they have so much to inspire us. Never let it be said that I ever overlook a well finished bottom! Take care Mike

[@beepbeep1466]

très beau travail , very beautifull work ( France)

[@MikeWaldt]

+beepbeep14 Thank you beepbeep :) Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Harvey Saddo Thank you Harvey.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is awesome little box.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kobie Cheers Mike

[@peterstewart9376]

beautiful piece Mike! The grain on it is really nice Thanks, Peter

[@MikeWaldt]

Peter Matthew Thank you Peter, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@nicholls611]

Hi Mike. Great looking box there :) Is that a 3/8 spindle gouge? I really need to get a good sharpening jig, not easy for a poor man like me LOL Thanks for the video and take care.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Charles, yes mate is was my trust 3/8" spindle gouge, i also really like the 1/2" for less "fiddly" work :) Take care Mike

[@stringmanipulator]

Nice work Mike :)

[@mycreationsworkshop3583]

Amazing mike , you always put out such good instructional videos which inspire us all to try new things keep up the good work all the best alisha :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

alishas woodworks Thanks Alisha, I hope all is well with you. Take care Mike x

[@franciscocasasgarrido]

Un trabajo fantástico y una forma preciosa.

[@MikeWaldt]

Francisco Casas Garrido Gracias Francisco por sus amables palabras ¡Salud Mike

[@tonymontgomery1033]

This is an amazing piece. I'm still not sure how you got the lid that thin.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Tony Montgomery Thank you Tony, I must admit it ended up a little thinner than I had originally planned :) Cheers Mike

[@alanthomasrpt5662]

Hi Mike Nice job. I am curious about your filming set up. Any chance of seeing what you use?

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Thank you Alan. My set up is very basic to say the least, certainly not worthy of a video.....lol. I use a Canon G1X and a tripod. The only extra thing I do is cover the fluorescent light above the lathe with a shower curtain to diffuse the light a little, and I'm afraid that's it :). Hope this helps a little Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Rafael Sempere Thank you Rafael Take care Mike

[@matthewharper170]

beautiful work as always Mike. I can't wait to get a lathe, unfortunately it's a little hard only being 14!

[@MikeWaldt]

Matthew Harper Thank you Mathew, as they say "all things come, to those who wait" ;) Take care Mike