you can still view the info if you look at steve jones's last posts on the original thread, there is an option to reply and if you click it you can see the thread as usual below.
the first post is at the bottom.
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Posted on: March 15, 2015, 08:47:57 AM Posted by: Steve Jones
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Your spot on Les Wenge it is.
Wenge is not the best to work with I find it harder to polish than turn but it looks fab when done. I wouldn't do finials as fine as some with it this shows about the thinest I would risk.
Posted on: March 15, 2015, 08:24:53 AM Posted by: gwyntog
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What's the finial made of, Steve; it looks like a bit of wenge, in which case it couldn't have been easy because that stuff's not very good for fine detail?
Les
Posted on: March 15, 2015, 08:21:32 AM Posted by: Steve Jones
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Mark, yes I did put it on twitter but I wanted feedback from a few woodturners, I don't make a lot of this sort of work so advice on design is always helpful. The customer did like it but you rarely get constructive criticism from a customer.
If anyone does want to copy the design go ahead if they can make a few sales from it that's great.
It does go to show I am not the best at judging shapes as I didn’t like the lid overhanging but those who have seen it do.
Posted on: March 15, 2015, 08:08:23 AM Posted by: gwyntog
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Hi Steve...it does remind me of your urn with the threaded lid....a similar style. What's exciting is that it's not a style that many of us use these days, but it's certainly working for you and getting commendations here. Perhaps you're onto something new that a few more of us might be trying.
Les
Posted on: March 15, 2015, 08:07:30 AM Posted by: GBF
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I like everything about this
I have not done many box's but they seem to be very popular with the ladies I expect this one has lots of little trinkets in it now.
Regards George
Posted on: March 15, 2015, 07:59:03 AM Posted by: Mark Sanger
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Hi Steve
I am sure I have seen this elsewhere, Twitter I think, or I might just be going mad. Smiley The overhanging lid for me works, I like the overall design very much, it has a nice flow, finished off with your usual excellent finish. Did you customer like it ? I am sure they did.
Posted on: March 14, 2015, 11:09:20 PM Posted by: seventhdevil
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more of a bowl man myself but i must say that that really works well, nice curves and i like the finial and overall shape.
beautiful bit of yew too...
Posted on: March 14, 2015, 11:03:36 PM Posted by: Steve Jones
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I made this trinket box just before Xmas on request. The customer left the design to me.
I get asked to make boxes on a average 3-4 times a year. I am not the best at design so for future reference your C&C is encouraged, please be honest I was not sure about the overhanging lid and your comments will be considered when making the next box.
photo taken with my phone so not the best