Feeling Pleased with Myself

[drillbit]

So far, I can count the number of pieces I have made which I felt happy with on...one finger. Come close to giving up a few times.

But as of today, I will need another finger, because I finally made a box I am not ashamed of. It is not exactly free of blemishes, but it didn't split, shatter, or have a large hole in the bottom ..the lid fits snugly, I didn't create any massive dig-ins, and the walls are pretty much the same thickness all the way down...it almost (almost) turned out as I planned!

I know it's not remotely comparable with the masterpieces people show on here, but for me, it's a milestone and I hope it's ok to show off for a minute with people I know will understand why I feel the need to. And any feedback would be most welcome.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Im the same. I end up rushing most of my pieces for the comp and feel ashamed to post up the picks.

This looks good. Well done.

How did you finish it on or off the lathe? It looks like beech to me?

 

[drillbit]

Hi Hudson - yes it's beech. I just used a few coats of chestnut friction polish on the lathe. Nothing else.

 

[Blister]

Nice box

Looks to be well designed

Well turned

And finished well

time at the lathe pays off

Keep it up :wink:

 

[chrisbaker42]

Well done - keep up the good work

 

[Jonzjob]

Looks good to me DB!! As Mr B said well designed and well finished too. Now, from your count, you will be able to stick 2 fingers in the air :roll: but I'll bet that you can do more than that mate

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

Lovely box. One of the areas I let myself down on is finishing. Seeing that, I need to spend more time in the shed.
Luckily for me a rather massive oak has just been felled where I work, and I helped myself to a good boot-load last night. This will allow me to keep practicing techniques for no cost other than electrikery. One day I may be happy with most of what I produce, rather than just bits & bobs.

 

[petercharlesfagg]

Well done Toby, a real achievement for someone just starting out with the obsession, I would like to touch it sometime?

Peter.

 

[loz]

Good man ! - nice square inside, sharp corner in the base - looks grand !

=D>

 

[henton49er]

I would be well pleased if I could turn anything as nice as that!!

Well done!!

Mike

 

[drillbit]

Thanks for everyone's encouraging comments. Keeps the motivation up after a lot of failures.

Peter - I am planning to be there tomorrow so I will bring it along. Unfortunately that means you will see the photos hide a multitude of sins!

 

[steadyeddie]

Good effort. Nice box, nice finish.Looks like you are going in the right direction.

Dave

 

[kalvt22]

Nice one. I'm the same - never quite happy with my own work! I'm sure its a sign of greatness!

 

[Melinda_dd]

That's a lovely little box. You should be very proud!

It's great when you make a piece that you can say "I'm happy with that" .... even better when you giv e it to someone and the look on their face says wow, I can't believe you made that... I love it

Keep up the good work =D>

 

[gus3049]

Lovely simple little box. I like it.

Great satisfaction to be had from simple things - so my wife tells me :?

 

[Jonzjob]

I didn't not say nuffin there Gordon :mrgreen:

 

[drillbit]

Melinda you are quite right. Gave this straight to my mother in law who is staying with us to help with new baby due soon. She was over the moon...

 

[myturn]

Congratulations, you have a right to feel proud. =D>

I remember the first bowl I made that I could call a bowl (it was actually more like a saucer) that I managed to complete without kicking yet another failed attempt around the garage in frustration.

I still have it as a salutary reminder of where I started and also how I've progressed since.

 

[gregmcateer]

db,
That looks great - I still haven't got to the one finger stage !
Cheers,
Greg