Woodturning III: Lidded Boxes

With Chris Hoehle

*This class has required prerequisites. See below for details.

In this class, we'll delve into the topic of end-grain hollowing to create a cute little round box or jar with a friction-fitting lid. You'll learn how to hollow with the spindle gouge and scrapers, how to dial in the fit of the lid just right by using the lid itself to mark the mating piece on the box base and sneaking up on the fit slowly, and finally you'll learn about using a self-made "jam chuck" to finish off the bottom of your box. We'll also cover good form and design for boxes such as considerations for making the grain between the lid and the base look continuous and disguising the join with a detail such as a small bead or v-cut.

Warning: Once you make one of these delightful little boxes, you won't be able to stop, and you will become a wood hoarder if you're not already because every little scrap you see will start to look like a box! Learning how to hollow into end grain will also unlock a variety of other project ideas for you such as goblets and cups.

• Prerequisites: Woodturning I or equivalent experience (basic proficiency with spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool, as well as how to mount work between centers on the lathe) is required. Woodturning II is not required.

• Class Capacity: 5 maximum, 3 minimum

• Materials Provided?: Yes

• Age Limit: 18+

• Partner Ticket Available?: No

• Available for a Private Class?: Yes (info)

• Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: Comfortable well fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty.