bible box

fatboy	04/05/2011 02:02:33
169 forum posts 116 photos	just a few pics of my latest project, a bible box for a christening present, its not a patch on ian''s boxes, eventually i will make one with a hinged lid, i am definitely more carver than carpenter i think! just a more close view of the lettering and the interior and a picture of the base, i think yew wood is probably my favourite for carving, but it can be a bit tempremental if you dont pree drill everything
Julian	04/05/2011 13:17:52
553 forum posts 28 photos	Hi Tony, I think Yew is a great looking wood and a good choice for this project as it is supposed to have religous qualities. I wonder if it came from a church yard.
Simon Reeves	04/05/2011 13:30:23
622 forum posts 227 photos	Hi Tony - this is looking really good. I like the burr inside, which gives it a very warm touch. My missus asked me to make her a jewellery box for her birthday (veneered no less!!!!!), so I think a few practice runs will be in order first, and several viewings of Ian's and Peter Dunsmore's videos . I can only hope! Simon
Oddjob	04/05/2011 15:45:56
1635 forum posts 79 photos	Nice one Fatboy. The creation of a family heirloom I reckon. Richard
BillW	04/05/2011 17:00:42
711 forum posts 21 photos	Very nice Tony, I think the burr and red interior really add something special, I hope the little one still has it when they are an adult. Bill.
fatboy	04/05/2011 18:10:03
169 forum posts 116 photos	thanks guys, i actually didnt intend to use the burr inside but the spalted birch i was going to use had split at some point in the last 4 months, still, i can use it for sides for a box, the grandmother was very happy when i gave her the box, in fact she was just about in tears, so i guess if the granddaughter gets fed up of it then she will take it back, @ julian, it didnt come from a churchyard it came from the back garden of a derelict farmhouse, a bugger to get to but worth it in the end.
Derek Lane	04/05/2011 19:05:24
Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos	Nice little box Fatboy.We all make things to our own ability. As long as you are pleased with it and the person receiving is happy(in this case it sounds like she is)then that is the main thing. We all would like to make things that are perfect in our eyes all we can do is keep practicing
paul johnson 2	04/05/2011 20:07:02
197 forum posts 100 photos	Very nice indeed fatboy with a happy creator and happy reciever what more can you ask for well done. I like the carving it really stands out for me. Paul..
Olly Parry-Jones	05/05/2011 21:17:48
2776 forum posts 636 photos	That looks superb and the carving looks to be perfect. What chisels do you use, out of interest?
fatboy	06/05/2011 01:11:44
169 forum posts 116 photos	cheers olly, for this carving i used 3 flat chisels a 1/16th a 3/16th and a 1", i also used a 1/4" fishtail chisel and 2 gouges a 3/8th and a 1/4" i can never remember the profiles without checking my chris pye book! i have a lot of chisels and gouges that i have never used as i just tend to use a favourite seven or eight, i should really ebay them but they look nice in my machinists chest!
Julian	06/05/2011 11:46:09
553 forum posts 28 photos	Hi Tony -- I know what you mean about the use of chisels, I was fortunate to visit Ralph Harvey last week and he showed me some of his wonderful work and said exactly the same. Half a dozen favourite chisels for almost everything. Julian
medims	08/05/2011 10:54:57
50 forum posts 86 photos	hi Tony .you not that bad carpenter i should say. thats a good one. Is it hard to carv walnut..I newer made a thing of it. Edited By medims on 08/05/2011 10:55:14
fatboy	11/05/2011 05:03:38
169 forum posts 116 photos	thanks medims, walnut is my favourite wood for carving, well english walnut, as american walnut is a bit harder and more prone to tear out, i want to try turkish walnut but its so hard to get a hold of, english walnut is lovely for carving and you can get very fine detail as it is very dense grained, i heartily recommend it!
BillW	11/05/2011 12:32:47
711 forum posts 21 photos	Hi Tony, Do fancy having a good old drool Turkish Walnut, no prices Bill.
Anthony Hart	01/09/2011 01:54:45
3 forum posts	Tony,very nice, it will mean a lot... Anthony