Small Eucalyptus Canister

 Here's a small Eucalyptus canister that's just under 2 inches high and just over 3/4 of an inch in diameter. Friction-fit lid. A bead on the lid and around the base. Some detailing on the cap.

Small Eucalyptus Canister

 This little Eucalyptus box measures 2 inches tall and just over 3/4 of an inch in diameter. Friction fit lid. Really hard wood. Nice grain. Used my texturing tool for the detailing.

Small Pear Wood Box w/Finial

This small box measures 4 inches tall and 1.5 inches in diameter. Pear wood. Some subtle detailing with small grooves. 

 

Pear Bowl

 This is a Pear bowl measuring 6.5 inches in diameter and 2.75 inches high. Trying a new shape here. I made some detailing around the base using my Sorby texturing tool. Did this to hide where the lathe chuck left marks from its grip.  Personally, I don't mind having a knot or other blemishes in my turnings,  . . . within reason. I think it gives the piece a bit of character. 

Personal Challenge Project

 

Here we have something I've wanted to try making for some time. A small "box" with a stand to hold it. The box is 2 inches in diameter and 4 inches high, made from a  piece of Plum wood which had some knots, cracks and other voids which I filled with black CA glue which can be polished up nicely. The base (stand) and the finial are made of Pear wood. The stand measures 2 3/8 inches diameter and 1.75 inches high. I've added grooves and beads to both the box and the stand. The finish is mineral oil and beeswax. This was challenging to turn. The Plum wood is very hard with grain going in all directions. The stand was difficult to turn because of problems with holding it in the lathe while I cut it. I'm pretty happy with how it came out considering this is my first attempt at something like this. 

Pear Wood Box with Finial

 

Here is a Pear wood box measuring 3.75 inches in diameter and 4 inches high. Knots and bark inclusions included. I used a bit of spalted Maple wood for the under-lid rail to make the lid seat properly. Finished with mineral oil and beeswax. 

Pear Wood Bowl

 

This is a 5 inch diameter Pear wood bowl, 2.5 inches high. Knots and bark inclusions included. Finished with mineral oil and beeswax.

Yet Another Iron Bark Eucalyptus Bowl

 This is a 6.5 diameter by 2 inch high Iron Bark Eucalyptus wood bowl with a nice slightly dished rim which overhangs the interior and exterior of the bowl. This wood actually gets quite dark with age, turning a nice deep red  . . . if I'm lucky.

Plum Wood Canister

 Here's a Plum wood canister measuring 3 inches tall and 1.5 inch diameter. Turned from an old piece of Plum wood. Friction-fit lid.

More Iron Bark Eucalyptus Bowls

Here's another Iron Bark Eucalyptus bowl. This one is 6 inches diameter and 2.25 inches tall. Double grooves cut just below the rim and another one near the base. Gorgeous grain.

 

Small Iron Bark Eucalyptus Bowl #3

 This is a 4.5 inch diameter by 2.25 inch high Eucalyptus bowl. I cut a couple of grooves just below the top rim. Beautiful grain. I love turning this wood even though it's hell on my tools because of it's hardness.

Small Iron Bark Eucalyptus Bowl

 Here's is a 5.5 inch diameter by 1.75 inch high Eucalyptus bowl. Lovely grain on this one.