Sycamore is some beautiful wood and you really gave it some character. Thanks for sharing

Great work. I don't follow your rugby but got a kick out of you rubbing it in. Really nice vid fast through the slow bits makes it easer to watch.

Very nice little box Mike. England rugby I will not even go there. The wife keeps telling me its only a game. I just smile through the tears. LOL. Thanks again Mike and take care. David

Very Nice job, my wifes birthday today, I have left it late but I will see what I can do with a piece of apple I have been hanging onto. If it turns out anything like yours I will be very please just hope she is,,,, got to stop leaving things to last min I think, Once again FANTASTIC box, finial sets it off very nice

Thanks for the comment and support Brian, it's much appreciated. Take care Mike

Rather nice is a big understatement. Absolutely gorgeous.

Hi Dave, we were all beginners once, and the only way to improve is practice, practice, practice, and learn by your mistakes, of which I promise you I have made many. Enjoy your turning Cheers Mike

Right smart little box, Mike. The shape and finial set it apart quite nicely.

Thanks David. There's always next year mate, you are rebuilding the squad. Take care Mike

Another good Job well Done, Mike... Really impressed.... Do keep those Videos coming..

Beautiful! I just started turning. LOVE it!! So much fun. You make it look so easy.

Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments Take care Mike

Thanks for you videos Mike, I really enjoy all of them, here in Arkansas

Hallo Mike, Thank you for all youre great video's, thanks to you're video's I got well on the way with turning. I love you're work on the trinket box.

What a lovely piece Mike. Enjoyed the video once again - thank you.

Thanks very much for the comment and support. Take care Mike

Thanks Peter, you flatter me. Take care Mike

great job Mike, love it!

wonderful work ... love to see more of your creations..

Hello Mike, I really enjoyed watching your video, I have owned a lathe for a few years and did mostly pens but had to stop for a couple years but now I want to turn more than pens and I find videos like yours very helpful. Thanks for helping out beginners like myself. The box is beautiful and I plan on turning similar ones for my wife and daughter. Cheers from Canada

wow. nice wood and box, great work!!!

Very nicely done , another beauty . Rodney

Nice job Mike. That turned out nicely.

Thanks for both the comment and subscription Charlie. Take care Mike

very nice, Mike.Great video, very enjoyable.

Thank you Erwin, glad that you getting on well, and that I was a little help to you. Turn safe. Take care Mike

Another nice piece Mike!

Its a lovely box and the finial sets it off nicely thanks James

Now I know how to sharpen my tools, thanks mike. I want you to start turning pens, so I can watch those videos. My first attempts at doing a bowl were terrible and it broke off my lathe and hit me in three places. That did it for me, Capt. Eddie suggested I try pens till I get experience , then go back to bowls. I have done 55 pens and I love it , its the damned SKEW that scares the hell out of me. Maybe if I see you rounding a pen with a Skew I will get it . Thanks Tommy

great piece mike good video

Beautiful piece Mike, Take care, Carl

Hi Jim, glad you like the video. Sanding sealer is used to raise the grain, and seal the wood. You buy it, but I thin mine down with a thinners, as it dries quicker. If you have the time, watch my video called "A Simple Wax Finish", it goes into detail about the mix ratio etc.. Thanks for the support. Take care Mike

Hi Jimbo, I am trying different things, to try and get a happy medium of tutorial and seeing the piece take shape, without becoming too boring, and not being too long. Your comments have been noted, and I'll try and get it right next time. Thanks for your support. Take care Mike

Oh I love this box Mike. Well done :)

I am very glad that you did. Take care and thanks Mike

i barely saw your comment! your are one talented man, i'm gonna start making my own wooden pipes soon,i'l probably ask you for some tios later on.

I've watched this a couple times and learn something each time

Very Nice! I didn't know Sycamore could look so GOOD

Beautiful, Mike!! The box, that is. Don't want you getting the wrong idea. ;-) Keep 'em coming, Mike. I'm enjoying your videos very much. Thanks, .....Gord

Greetings! Enjoyed watching your video... turning at light speed! Interesting project, loved the way the shavings came flying off, sharp tools make such a difference. Cool looking shop, well laid out. Thanx for sharing this! Mike

Gosh that is so lovely. Thanks mike

Lovely little box.

Hi Mike another fine bit of turning, very jealous of your ordered shop. A place for everything and everything in its place ...:o)#

Thanks, and I'm happy that you found some of my videos of use. Take care Mike

Good job Mike. I've been enjoying your video's.

nice work Mike

Hi Peter, I mix it with Cellulose Thinners, 3 parts Sealer to 1 part Thinners. Thanks for watching. Take care Mike

Well done mike nice box

Your very welcome mate. Let me know what you think. Take care Mike

I'm enjoying ech of your videos

Loving your Welsh sticker

Thank you Decoy, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate your input, and I will try to implement your idea in future uploads. Thanks for your support. Take care Mike

Top Job Mike

Thanks Tom, nice to hear from you, and I appreciate your comment. Take care Mike

Thank you David, much appreciated. Take care Mike

very nice work Mike. Tom

Very Nice Mike!

Thank you Alan, your kind comments are appreciated. Take care Mike

Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it. Take care Mike

Thanks for the compliments, and support, much appreciated. I'm sure your wife will be well pleased with your gift. take care Mike

Thanks Marty, appreciate the comment and support. Had to be mentioned mate, I might not get the opportunity again for a long time ;) Take care Mike

Thanks Keith....enjoy your new found pass time :) Take care Mike

Thank you Sir! Take care Mike

I rly enjoyed watching this video :P

GREAT JOB MIKE !

Its a lovely box MIke James

Very nice.

Thank you Michael. Cheers Mike

Hi Tommy, my pleasure mate. I am ashamed to say that I have never turned a pen! I will no doubt get into it in the future, but I still have so much to try and learn about the type of turnings I do at the moment. I quite often round square blanks with a skew, there are some good videos on KZfaq that should get you started. Take care Mike

Thank you Cheers Mike

Very nice "Dinky Little Box". I must say you're quite confident to make the finial first -- then compound the confidence by gluing it to the lid before finishing the bottom. Hmmm... Alan Stratton

Thank you. Cheers Mike

Stunning piece there Mike :) new subscriber :)

Thanks very much Cheers Mike

Thank you Alexandr Take care Mike

Thanks Brendon .I use a 3:1 mix of Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer to Chestnut Cellulose Thinners. No hard and fast rule, I just find this mix works OK for me. Take care Mike

Thanks very much. Cheers Mike

Thank you, glad you like it. Cheers Mike

Very nice...

I watched it twice ....if only i could make something like this as a beginner thanks for insperation ....i hope lol

Thank you Leonard. Cheers Mike

your demonstration was so easy to watch better than most dvd demos but if you could mention wood sizes it would make things much better enjoyed watching you work

Thanks Alan, I think luck played a big part ;). Take care Mike

Thank you Sergio, any time Cheers Mike

Thanks Rob, I have to admit that I do like to try and keep things tidy, and in order. But believe me, I don't always manage to. take care Mike

Thanks Rich, glad you approve mate. Take care Mike

Thanks Dana Cheers Mike

Really nice little box One that I must try to emulate buddy, erm Will pass on the Rugby...As a staunch England fan but then admire all six nations teams My father in law was Welsh and he always insisted we visit during 6 nations England V Wales... modesty stops me from mentionng Rugby World Cup winners LOL.. Must admit 2013 Wales were the team to beat and truly trounced Englan..

Beauty! I'd never considered putting a finial on a box like that before, but it works really well. Really nice piece of sycamore. BTW, did you know you had adopted Carl's "catchphrase!" lol

Thanks Trevor, Cheers Mike

Will be done mate. Cheers Mike

Thanks Carl Take care Mike

Merci Lolo Cheers Mike

Thanks Mike, I thought you had come across some exotic concoction that cost pennies. I'll get some more Chestnut and try your mix, I think mine is too thin.

Hi Anthony, I used 1/2" and 3/8" spindle gouges. Take care Mike

Thanks Rodney Cheers Mike

great little box Mike, as ever great video, shame u had to mention the rugby thou

Wonderful

Thank you Dan. The lathe is a new acquisition from Axminster, the AT1628VS, and it's a great lathe, and yes quiet! In fairness England are building.......tee hee. Cheers Mike