Woodturning - Ebony and Cherry Square Oriental Box

[@hccdoc]

Seth, I'm blown away at just how beautiful this box is! The contrast between the top and the bottom is stunning. The ebony finial is so complimentary. Awesome craftmanship! Thanks!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much! That really means a lot and I’m so glad you liked it! I poured my heart and soul into this one. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever made.

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Snaps gloves like he knows he is dropping a dime piece on the KZbin! Great looking project Seth! She's a beaut!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hahahaha! That literally made me laugh out loud!! Thanks so much Chris! Appreciate you watching buddy.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Wow! The cherry is beautiful to begin with. And your design is top notch. The ebonized bottom is GORGEOUS! Your lid is spot on. And the finial is simply drop dead gorgeous. This is a brilliant piece. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Doug! Those are kind words indeed! I’m so glad that you liked it! Thank you so much for your support!

[@sueshivers5120]

New to your channel and gosh it was so worth watching. You are a master of your craft and if that gorgeous box has been produced with the intention of containing a gift, forget the gift as I would rather have the box.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you, thank you! Your kind words are too much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sueshivers5120]

@@BrickhouseCraftWorks you're welcome

[@IWANNAMAKESTUFF]

I'm nothing but jealous of of you precision and flowing form design on this piece and jealous of your Laguna beast you running lol Top Job SUB!!! BTW nice to see the UK woodturning Gang in the comments!!!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hahaha! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate the sub! Thanks man!

[@davidsauls9542]

One of the most beautiful objects I have ever seen ! Thank You Sir

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, that is so nice of you! I’m so glad you liked it!

[@holdemNE1]

You turned that finial like a boss!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Thanks you for that!

[@gregjohnson8486]

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Greg! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I’m glad you liked it!

[@jclemay6210]

Beautiful ,the end is amazing. Many Thanks from Eastman QC. CAN

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Your Oriental Box is awesomeness in a true art form! Simply beautiful.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Dennis! You’re too kind! Thanks so much!

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Mate, one of the best I've seen. So well done. Love the finial.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, Stewart! You’re too kind! Thanks for watching!

[@marklawrence64]

Very Nice Indeed. Thanks for sharing the process 👍🏽😊

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Mark! It’s my pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JeremyWWWWW]

Holy cow. That spindle! Instant subscribe.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spirits33k3r]

Nicely done! Jimmy is a great inspiration to any woodturner. Took a hands on class with him several years ago and enjoyed it immensely!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Robert. I’m quite jealous, I’m sure that was an awesome class! 😁 You’re so right, Jimmy is a great inspiration. He certainly had a big impact on me when I was first starting out!

[@mikewilson5392]

i took his class at his home in las vegas as well- learned more in three days than you could learn in a year on your own-

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

That’s so cool, Mike! I’d love to do that sometime. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidmcmahon8262]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you David! I really appreciate it!

[@antfactory_kit]

This is amazing.. so beautiful! Thank you for a nice video!👍👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Antfactory. Thanks for watching! I’m so glad you like it!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love how you shaped it, particularly the corners. Nice flair for a square bowl/box. Great finial too.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, Valerie! I really appreciate that!

[@daveclemens4141]

WOW! Beautiful Design and Woodturning Skills!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Dave, thanks so much!

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Now that's amazingly beautiful 👌

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Jojo! I’m so glad you think so!

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

Wow, Seth that is just spectacular! So much to like on every piece. Very impressive!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Mike! Thanks so much for the kind words, buddy!

[@racheldray1057]

I'm new to your channel, and wow, what a great turning to see first! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Rachel! Thanks so much for visiting. I hope you explore my other projects! I’m hoping to get some more videos up soon!

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Awesome piece so beautiful great job stay safe friend👍👍👍👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Radar! I’m glad you liked it!

[@karennyulassy4206]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@TournageDubois]

That is a STUNNING piece, brother!!!! Very well done (as always)!!!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much man! You’re too kind! Appreciate all of your support!

[@lmp2motivation]

You are really talented my friend 🤗 you have my full support 😁 thank you for sharing this amazing video👌👌✨✨👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment, and I’m so happy you like it!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is an awesome piece Seth. Beautiful work.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey John, thanks buddy! I really appreciate that!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

ASTONISHING Seth. Love it to bits. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hiya Huw! Thanks so much, my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Wow!!! This piece is beautiful. Great job Seth.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, Michael! I’m glad that you like it!

[@randykniebes5364]

just a beautiful piece and your skill level!!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@adrianolsen-woodhamwoodtur4980]

Stunning design Seth…..I love it ! Well done indeed 👏👏👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, Adrian! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful, Seth. This is gallery worthy. Awesome cuts. Great job. Take care. 😊

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Wow, Rob! That really means a lot! Thank you so much!

[@ralphhorne6063]

Subscribed after seeing this work of art. Absolutely beautiful piece of turning.👏👏👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Ralph, thank you so much for the sub, and for commenting! I’m thrilled that you liked it!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

What a great looking piece! Well done 👏👏👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Luie! Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@WoodturningByME]

Well done Seth. I really like this one!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Magen! I’m so glad you liked it!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Really nice work man! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much man!! That truly means a lot coming from you!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Chris!!!! Thanks so much, brother!

[@laurencebugeja4160]

It is really nice piece Seth well done and thanks for sharing 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Laurence! I really appreciate it!!

[@sueshrubsole3712]

New to your channel. Fabulous piece and inspirational for the future. Thankyou😊

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@marklengal9990]

I saw the same video over and over. Plan on taking a class with Jimmy one day. I can’t believe how dark you were able to get the cherry. Outstanding

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Mark! Thank you watching! I would love to take a class with Jimmy as well, he was a big inspiration for me when I first started turning. I’m really glad you like this one, I hope I did Jimmys original design justice! Haha!

[@chicocash9668]

Just a work of Art

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Chico! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@BarrysWoodCreations]

That's a stunning piece of work Seth. Brilliantly turned! outstanding.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Barry! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@tfturning]

Beautiful work Seth, really nicely done! Thanks for sharing 👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Tim! Thank you for watching, my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@SiamWoodShop]

Fantastic work Seth, great piece, stay safe, John

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you John! Really appreciate it, my friend!

[@davidmartin4578]

I have been a turned for a long time and I think this piece is awesome and I plan to make my Verizon,,,turn on

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, David! That means a lot! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@genie005]

This is so amazing! 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you like it!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Outstanding!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you kindly!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Oh wow it is awesome I am speechless wow.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Kobie, thank you so much for watching and commenting! I’m so happy you like it!

[@SilverBack.]

Fantastic piece Seth 👏👏👏👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Douglas! Really appreciate that, my friend!

[@DeadriseWoodCrafts]

Damn son! Home run with this one!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

😂🤣😂🤣 Best comment ever!!!!!!! Thanks Emmett!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Beautiful piece, Seth! Great job!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Billy! Thanks so much, buddy!

[@Bramsshed1913]

Beautiful job Seth ,well done mate

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Bram! Thank you so much!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Very pretty piece Seth, thanks for sharing, Never considered ebonizing cherry before

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Brent! Thanks for stopping by and watching! This my first attempt at ebonizing cherry. I think it turned out well enough to give it another go sometime! 😂

[@William_Kenny]

Beautiful piece nicely done 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@tips8762]

Continue to work like this to learn

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, it has been great journey learning to make things like this, and I can’t wait for the next step! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@WilsonPhotography1]

Awesome work

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Danny, thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!

[@treeforge]

Nicely done sir, gonna enjoy following your channel.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much! Same to you! Looking forward to the Cross Channel Challenge. Can’t promise but, I’m gonna try to participate as well.

[@JordanWoodwerx]

That’s a beautiful piece Seth, love it brother! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Bruce!! Means a lot coming from you man!

[@steveashlearnerturner]

amaizing piece Seth great work

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Steve! Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching, my friend!

[@texashula2213]

Handsome piece!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveclemens4141]

BEAUTIFUL piece! Love the curves of the wings. Subscribed after just watching one of your videos. Looking forward to much more. TY

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Dave! Thank you so much for your kind words, and for the sub!

[@thefish5861]

Nice tool control!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!

[@EmilinaKuhinja]

Excellent video. greeting

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Greetings Emilina! Thank you for watching and commenting. I’m glad you liked it!

[@jamiemitchell5132]

Beautiful work I did one the end of last year not a patch on yours keep it up will be watching thank you Regards Jamie

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Jamie!! I really do appreciate that!!

[@jamiemitchell5132]

No worries like I said a pleasure to watch thanks Jamie

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Great work, my friend! Thanks for sharing, just subscribed to your channel! Cheers, Mauro

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Mauro! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for the sub!

[@GianbrunoPirona]

Bellissimo lavoro. Bravo

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much!

[@markashlock9017]

Very nice!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Mark, thanks for watching and commenting! I’m glad you liked it!

[@RumahBubutRB]

Very very good👍👍👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Wow Seth, that's awesome. You had me at "square" to be honest, but great job! i may draw some inspiration from this. 😉

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Give it a go, Tim! I’d love to see some more square pieces from you! Also, check out the demos from Jimmy Clewes that I linked in the description. That’s where I drew my inspiration for this piece. They are super informative!

[@robcpwoodturner]

Totally awesome work seth 👏 I wouldn't sell this one, although it belongs in a gallery 😀

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

You’re too kind Rob! I’m glad you think so! Thank you so much for watching, my friend!

[@nix8960]

Awesome

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@scarpati79]

Bravissimo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much!

[@markthompson6860]

well done ,,,,,,,,,

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Mark!! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@glencrandall7051]

What I think! For starters Jimmy Clewes is someone great to get inspiration from. What I think about this piece, it is OUTSTANDING. Two beautiful pieces of wood, beautiful lines, beautiful coloring and beautiful finish. 👍👍 What I think about your production is not so positive. The speed up video makes the process seem so frantic. 😟😟I don't need to see every cut you make. It would be more pleasing to watch if you just show the most important cuts at real speed. The sanding and finish was better. And you kept the finish labels on screen long enough for these old eyes to read them. 🙂Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂🙂

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Glen, thank you so much for your kind words! I really do appreciate your criticism, both the good and the bad. It’s not always easy to keep the videos short enough that folks don’t lose interest without speeding them up but, I will definitely keep your comments in mind for my next video. Thanks so much!

[@glencrandall7051]

@@BrickhouseCraftWorks I get the same response from others. "Have to keep the video short". I don't advocate making the video longer. Devote the same amount of time to the parts you speed up. You show the same amount of time but in real time. So instead of showing 50 cuts so fast you show 5 cuts but in real time. You just pick the parts that are most interesting and or important. OK so now I am off the soap box.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Well, soapbox or not, I appreciate your comments, and I welcome the critique. I’ll try to keep them in mind and implement where I can.

[@L_A_WOOD]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing! Likеd and subscribеd 👍😊

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and for the sub, L.A.!

[@ivanwitt9067]

Would it be possible to see a picture of your dust collector arm/stand set up? The little bit shown on this (outstanding!) video seems like what I have been looking for. Many thanks in advance. Ivan Michigan USA

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Ivan! Thank you for your kind words! The setup I’m using is the one from Woodturners Wonders. I have the full track system, but you can buy just the dust collector arm by itself, without the rest of the attachments. I’d be happy to send you some pictures. Hit me up on my email. [e-mail]

[@vladvolozov58]

Woaa cuối cùng thì cũng có bài này rùi hihi😍❤

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks for watching!!

[@WoodturningSaby]

Nice😃👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

[@Deadinaditchofficial]

Sprezzatura- Italian word meaning “to make something difficult appear simple”

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Drew. Thank you for sharing this, and I love that description! I will definitely remember this one!

[@GavSedae]

Niiiiiiiice!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Thanks Gav! Glad you like it buddy!

[@moonwoodworks4607]

Nice work, really like the shape of the bottom piece and the finial is a work of art. What is that "Ebonizing Fluid" that you used on the bottom? BTW you have a new subscriber.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much, I’m so glad you liked it! The ebonizing solution is called iron acetate. It’s simply steel wool that is dissolved in white vinegar. It reacts with the tannins in the wood and makes it turn dark like that. Thanks for the sub!! Same to you.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Great looking piece! Inspired by Jimmy Clewes? How do you like the HS sanding sealer? Can't believe you don't have a vacuum chuck yet! 😂

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Yessir, it was inspired by Jimmy! The sanding sealer worked great, and I liked it much better than my homemade thinned down shellac. I know, I know….vacuum chuck is on the list! Lol

[@terrybull541]

What is the wood ebonizing solution you use??

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hello! Thanks for watching. It’s an iron acetate solution. It’s made by dissolving #0000 steel wool in white vinegar. Wash the steel wool in water and Dawn to remove the oil film that’s present in new steel wool. After it’s dried place the steel wool in a glass jar and cover with white vinegar. The best vinegar is that designed for cleaning rather than cooking but, any vinegar will do. Leave it until all the steel wool dissolves. Make sure you either poke holes in a lid, or cover with plastic so that gasses can escape and it doesn’t explode. After a few days, when all the steel wool is dissolved, you can strain out the excess bits, rust, and funkiness from the liquid then apply to the wood. Now, this only works for woods that have a high tannin content. This video was cherry which worked better than I expected, but not nearly as well as something like oak. You can increase the tannin content of any wood though by applying a black tea solution to the wood and allow it to dry, then apply the ebonizing solution. Hope this helps!!

[@mstanifer1]

what kind of chuck are you using there?

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Mike! That is the Easy Wood Tool chuck. I’ve gotta say, I love it!

[@qilai6384]

This is an amazing piece, Seth, well done After seeing such a perfect work of yours, I would like to sponsor you a set of carbide wood turning tools, no grinding carbon tungsten steel bits, if you need I am willing to sponsor you a set for free, because you are an excellent craftsman, too like the work

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hello Qi Lai! Thank you very much for your kind words, and your very generous offer. Unfortunately, I’m going to pass. Thank you for your consideration, and for taking the time to watch!

[@qilai6384]

@@BrickhouseCraftWorks Okay, thank you for your reply, I am a turning tool maker and an avid wood turning enthusiast, the tool you are using now has problem points you can also provide to me that I can use to improve my turning tools, I have another dream to let all the enthusiasts like us use better tools, I will always support you, thank you for bringing us such a good work.

[@jeffreyw9903]

How about a note on the lathe brand and tool brands, etc.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Jeffrey, thanks for watching and commenting! My lathe is a Laguna 1836, and my tools are Thompson, and my bowl gouges have a 40/40 grind. If you have any other questions let me know and I’ll be happy to answer them! 😁

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Great job 👍. Love it. Would like to swop decals / stickers with you. Tried to send email but couldn't find your address. Subscribed

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Robert, thanks for watching and for the Sub! I’d be happy to swap stickers with you! My email is [e-mail] but, I just saw your message through Etsy. I’ll send you my address and get some stickers out to you this week. Thanks!

[@DavidQuang85]

Anh ấy là bậc thầy của tôi tôi ước được ở gần và học hỏi anh ấy

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@thefish5861]

I have the same bandsaw and the same lathe. How come the crap I produce doesn’t look as good as yours??

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha!! Trust me, I feel the same way about my stuff too! We will always be our own toughest critic! On top of that, this particular piece isn’t even my own design, so I can’t even take credit for it. It’s a slightly embellished version of Jimmy Clewes’ square oriental box. The only advice I can give you is to look for inspiration everywhere, including to other turners. Lastly, focus on your honing your finishing regimen. Sanding and finishing should take as long or longer than it took to turn the piece. Thanks for watching!

[@dennisrood1469]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Dennis, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I’m glad you like it!

[@gordroberts53]

Love this! What are you using to hold your dust collection hood? Like and sub for you today

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much Gord! It is very much appreciated!

[@behroozaliakbari6852]

👋

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@erbakantiftik9397]

Hİ 👋👌👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@antfactory_kit]

This is amazing.. so beautiful! Thank you for a nice video!👍👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Beautiful piece, Seth! Well done!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey David! Thanks man, I really appreciate it!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

excellent piece Seth!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much Lewis! I’m so glad you liked it!