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Offline Gary Lowe

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Massur Birch box
« on: March 07, 2016, 09:22:01 PM »
This is my first ever turning from Massur Birch, possibly down to the availability and expense of the timber. A dream to turn and finishes to such a silky smooth finish. I was lucky enough to be gifted this piece from my friend Sy Henderson RPT. Hopefully he will like what I did with it. It measures 6" x 3 1/4" and is finished with finishing oil then buffed. Oh yeah and the wee knob is a bit of African Blackwood.
C & C's welcome as usual.

Rgds

Gary
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Offline edbanger

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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2016, 07:05:03 AM »
Beautiful turned, stunning piece of wood....:)

All the best

Ed
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2016, 07:07:15 AM »
I like this....simple form, just enough decoration to make the joint a feature and the knob is small enough not to overpower anything else.......and that grain is to die for!
Les
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2016, 08:44:58 AM »

 Hi Gary,
              A beautiful box yes Massur Birch is lovely to turn and you have not lost any grain match between the lid and and box excellent.

                                                                Regards John
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Offline Gary Lowe

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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2016, 05:59:15 PM »
Quote from: edbanger on March 08, 2016, 07:05:03 AM
Beautiful turned, stunning piece of wood....:)

All the best

Ed
Cheers Ed. Don't suppose you're bringing any of this to Coventry???
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Offline Gary Lowe

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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2016, 06:00:47 PM »
Quote from: gwyntog on March 08, 2016, 07:07:15 AM
I like this....simple form, just enough decoration to make the joint a feature and the knob is small enough not to overpower anything else.......and that grain is to die for!
Les
Cheers Les, loved turning this. Massur Birch is great to turn. Many thanks for the kind comment.  Rgds  Gary
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2016, 06:01:27 PM »
Quote from: John D Smith on March 08, 2016, 08:44:58 AM

 Hi Gary,
              A beautiful box yes Massur Birch is lovely to turn and you have not lost any grain match between the lid and and box excellent.

                                                                Regards John
Many thanks John
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2016, 07:56:39 PM »
Oh yeah and it's just a wee bit beautiful.

Great looking form and the finial is just enough to give it a slightly oriental air to it.
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Offline Gary Lowe

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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2016, 09:17:23 PM »
Quote from: dr4g0nfly on March 08, 2016, 07:56:39 PM
Oh yeah and it's just a wee bit beautiful.

Great looking form and the finial is just enough to give it a slightly oriental air to it.
Many thanks for the kind comment, I'm glad you like it.

Rgds

Gary
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2016, 10:27:19 PM »
Beautiful Gary

Regards George
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2016, 10:34:56 PM »
Quote from: GBF on March 08, 2016, 10:27:19 PM
Beautiful Gary

Regards George

Many thanks George

Rgds

Gary
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2016, 08:28:21 AM »
Very nice indeed Gary, thank you for sharing.
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2016, 12:51:40 PM »

        Everything gels together so well on this piece Gary...........  Especially  the top and the  grain line up is spot on
        one very nice piece
        Kind Regards
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2016, 04:53:08 PM »
Quote from: Mark Sanger on March 09, 2016, 08:28:21 AM
Very nice indeed Gary, thank you for sharing.
Many thanks Mark, I'm glad you like it.

Rgds

Gary
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Re: Massur Birch box
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2016, 04:54:58 PM »
Quote from: georg on March 09, 2016, 12:51:40 PM

        Everything gels together so well on this piece Gary...........  Especially  the top and the  grain line up is spot on
        one very nice piece
        Kind Regards
        Tony di
       
Many thanks for the very kind comments, I'm glad you like it. I loved turning it.

Rgds

Gary
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