Bradford Pear box with tigerwood insert.in a threaded lid.

Mike-

A real nice looking box. What's the size and finish?

Gary

It is about 3 1/2" tall. No finish yet. I used Ubeaut EEE while it was on the lathe. I plan to use Minwax AO which I tend to use on everything.

Mike.........do you chase threads by hand or have a threading jig? Very nice box........when Bradford pear does not crack it turns great!

I made a threading jig and that is what I used for this box. I also do handchasing with 16 tpi and 20 tpi Sorby chasers. I find hand chasing more satisfying but I need to keep practising.

I almost never have cracking with Bradford Pear although it does move. I am careful to always get rid of the pith. It is one of my favorites although it can be rather plain.