Woodturning End Grain Box - From Tree To Display

This project is a end grain box from elm. End grain is dramatically different from cross grain. Some good things - some (well) not so good.

Generally, an end grain box is turned from one species of wood and generally one piece of wood. A big issue is expansion/contraction as humidity changes. When made from the same species, this should be uniform. Since there is no cross grain, there should be no difference.

However, in this project, I stabilized the wood at the joint with CA glue to further reduce wood movement.

Instead of turning a smooth top, I used a chain saw bit to texture the surface.

Again, mounting is critical. Keeping track of how to mount is essential.

My box is 2.5" diameter and 4.5" tall, finished with walnut oil.

Enjoy.

p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.

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[_zhawkeye_]

...that is some beautiful grain!...and it looks great without filling the holes...well done!...👍
Matt

[kinsomniac]

I’ve made many of these over the years and I love making them. Every different type of wood yields another super neat piece. Really enjoy videos like these.

[jeanlong]

Beautiful box. The eyes of March are definitely upon it. lol

[markchoitz]

nice work on the box, beautiful piece of wood also. Great to visit with you at the Oregon Woodturning Symposium. Thanks Alan. Oh, and thanks for the reminder of the Christmas Ornament Challenge - it will be here before we know it.

[knothead]

I was contemplating a nice gift for my neighbor who cleans gutters for me. I have some blocks of claro walnut that would make a nice lidded box. Seems a bit time consuming but worthwhile. I'm glad that you found that wood, kept it natural as it is elegant.

[ThePapa]

Very nice Alan! The Oregon Woodturning Symposium was a lot of fun and I enjoyed talking with you while I was there.
Gary

[alanmullock]

Fabulous piece Alan, stunning grain patterns👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[glencrandall]

It's Friday morning, should be another episode of As Wood Turns. Yep here it is. And you are turning boxes. I love boxes almost as much as I love segmented bowls. This one is a real winner. A beautiful piece of elm . Thanks for not filling the eyes. The eyes and figure stand alone. Interesting texture on the lid. I just this morning was thinking about getting some walnut oil. And Woodcraft just announced free shipping. That did it: ordered. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe.🙂🙂

[DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Gorgeous piece of wood turned to a lovely box. Well done.

[DKWalser]

This is one of those turnings that I'd really like to see, and handle, in person. I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice.

[William_Kenny]

A stunning piece of wood and beautifully turned well done sir. subd and 👍

[LewisKauffman]

Gorgeous piece of elm. Really neat wire burning jig, too! Thanks!!

[williamellis]

That is a beautiful little box, Alan. Was finding that blank like finding a forgotten $20 bill in you pants?
Bill

[monophoto]

Could you provide more information on your texturing tool, please.

[LarryDMitchell]

I like your 3 wire burning tool. Do you have a video on making it? Where did you get the wire.