Woodturning Cross Grain Box - This One Had Other Plans

https://www.AsWoodTurns.com Recently, our club had a remote demonstration of turning a cross grain box. The demonstration was not so remote for myself since our club president came to my shop to do the demonstration. After a great demonstration, I usually want to turn the same or similar project myself. A cross grain box is defined by the grain of the wood running perpendicular to the turning axis. This results in a very different grain pattern than and end grain box. Taking advantage of the grain orientation, a cross grain box is often larger in diameter than in height. However, the seasonal movement of wood is also different. With humidity changes, an end grain box will grow/shrink uniformly at the joint between base and lid. In this case, the lid can be tight if desired. Cross grain does not grow/shrink uniformly. Consequently, the joint must be more loose so that the pieces do not lock together. Another advantage of a cross grain box then is that the material for the lid may be different than the material for the base. Different species of wood grow/shrink differently. A cross grain box with different wood for lid and box leverages its tolerance for different expansion rates. In this case, the box base is walnut while the lid is plum burl. It is 5 inches by 3 inches overall and finished with beeswax and mineral oil. The beeswax leaves a pleasant scent to the interior of the box. Enjoy! Blog: https://www.AsWoodTurns.com FB:   / aswoodturns   InstaGram: http://www.Instgram.com/as_wood_turns #woodbox #beeswax #crossgrain #woodworking #woodturning #woodturningprojects #lathe #AlanStratton #video #DIY