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European Spalted Beech Mini Pill Box
Gabriel Hoff

European Spalted Beech Mini Pill Box

I usually don't post pieces back to back, but this time I have to! I have finally found a source for spalted Beech (shipped from England!) This mini pill style, a little more squat, and with closer proportions then a capsule box, is turned from European spalted Beech (Fagus sylvatica) This particular piece did not have too many punky areas, but sharp tools are a must! The spalting lines are few, but intense! Turned, hollowed and finished with gloss lacquer, then buffed with carnauba. Size is 1 3/4" tall x 1 7/8" diameter. Overall this wood is very nice to work, but very hard to find!
Very nice shape and proportions, Gabriel. Impressive that you get those dramatic lines to line up so well. Is that a Ray Key style quirk at the join?
 
Very nice shape and proportions, Gabriel. Impressive that you get those dramatic lines to line up so well. Is that a Ray Key style quirk at the join?
Yes it is! I purchased a couple of his books and am gathering ideas on how to improve my boxes.
 

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