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I recently joined the Southern Arizona Wood Turners Association (http://sazwa.org/ ) and they are the group that started making lidded bowls/barrels for kids with serious illnesses like cancer to store the beads of courage they receive when ever they have to undergo a procedure in the hospital. I volunteered to make one for the Feb meeting.

This one is made from 6 staves of mesquite and is 6 1/2" in diameter and 8 1/2" overall high. It is finished with shellac sealer.

I first turned it round, mounted the steady rest around it and then turned the inside and made the bottom to fit and glued it on. Then the top holding plate was parted off and the top was turned by holding it by the bottom. The lid was then turned to fit the top.

Cheers, Jim

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A nice looking turning, and a great cause. Well done.
 

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What a wonderful reason to make a fine box.
You are a good man Jim.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Looks great and for a special cause. Will you have the opportunity to meet the recipient?
 

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Good job on the barrel Jim, I like the lid!
 

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Great cause Jim and great looking barrel!
 

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Great result Jim,
Very nice.
 

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COOL project… COOL cause…
 

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Nice work on it Jim. It blends in well for all the different stave pieces.
 

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What a wonderful outreach Jim. The barrel turned out great.
 

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Great project. I'm sure those kids will really appreciate it.
 

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Beautiful job and a great cause. Nicely done!.
 

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I'm always interested in making proces, so , thanks for those photos too.
 

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More enjoyment comes from making thing for other people in need.
 

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Thank you all for the nice comments. It makes you feel really good making one of these knowing who will be receiving it.

Hi Barbara. I don't think I will get to meet the recipient. I'll find out on Feb 8th when I take it to the guild meeting. I'd like to, though!!

Hi Ivan, to get going on this, I had to make the scrap top and bottom pieces to be able to turn it round. I'll keep them in case I make some more.
 

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Great Cause Jim …Those kids need all the care they can get!!!

Very nice looking lidded box..

Regards,

Cliff.
 

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Thanks, Cliff….Cheers, Jim
 

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Nice one Jim.
 

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Thanks, Tony…..Cheers, Jim
 
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