Woodturning - Lidded box with something special

In this woodturning video I show how to make a wooden box with a lid that locks. I use regular woodturning tools with simple techniques and a few nice details, like brass inserts. If you are new to woodturning this is a good instruction on how to make a lidded box. I also demonstrate the making of chuck jaw extensions. I really make the most out of the lathe chuck. It is food safe(with reservations). I have not found many videos on youtube about how to do this so I wanted to share my take on it. Great fun woodworking project.
Hope you like it :)

[@lisawheeler53]

Clever and unique!!

[@OregonOldTimerWOODTURNING]

First time I've seen your method of reducing jaws diameter. Brilliant!

[@nordicturning]

It works and the inserts can be used again and again 🤩

[@marinaellinson5623]

I love this bowl…it looks like an acorn!

[@nordicturning]

Thanks! I hadn’t noticed untill now 😆

[@keithedwards1038]

Impressive work

[@nordicturning]

Thank you! 🤩🙌

[@PeriodWoodworker]

Very nice project. Thank you for sharing with us, Steve

[@nordicturning]

I’m glad you like it Steve, thank you for watching 🙌

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice. Great information on wood chuck jaws thanks

[@nordicturning]

🤩🙌

[@garyyeninas3310]

Very unique and great looking box

[@nordicturning]

Thank you so much! 🤩

[@edwardhandrich6043]

Your videos always give me something new to try. Since your tools need sharpening anyways, please share it.

[@nordicturning]

I’m glad to hear that 🤩 thank you for watching 🙌

[@MrVillafum]

A beautiful piece, my friend. I also love your ingenuity. Thanks for sharing... V

[@nordicturning]

Thank you! I’m very glad you like it 🙌

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@nordicturning]

🤩🙌

[@paulg6637]

Loving the look of your work. Something different. Subscribed.

[@nordicturning]

Awesome, thank you! 🤩

[@liveoak4124]

Handsome object, lovely form

[@nordicturning]

Thank you very much 😃🙌

[@ianbedwell4871]

I use a very similar method to what you used for the jaws to make round photo frames. Nice idea, will be trying something similar

[@nordicturning]

That is a good idea, making round frames that way 👍

[@denisvienat849]

Vraiment très beau projet et superbe réalisation un grand bravo j’adore 👍👏👏👍👍✨

[@nordicturning]

🤩🙌

[@anaphylaxis2548]

I like it! Thank you for sharing it.

[@nordicturning]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@lombardave]

I would LOVE to see a sharpening video!

[@nordicturning]

Awesome! 🤩 I’ll make one soon 👍

[@briandr]

I look forward to your sharpening video. It appears like some of your tools have the Tormek labels like I use. I am interested in seeing all methods you have use for sharpening. Thanks for the great video!

[@nordicturning]

@@briandr It’s been a long journey for me regarding sharpening, from a bench grinder and no jigs to the system I’m using now. I’m glad to share my experience 👍

[@TheParkAttendant]

I believe your right, the wood looks like elm. I work in a park during the summer, and we have a lot of elms.
I would like to know how to sharpen my chisels properly. Thanks.

[@nordicturning]

I see, thank you! 👍 I’m getting my wood blanks from all over the place and half the time I have no idea what they are 😆

[@lauraferriss1600]

This is beautiful and very artistic

[@nordicturning]

Thank you! 🙌🤩

[@markduggan3451]

Very nice, I may be wrong, but I think you would have been OK using the oil on the leather too.

[@nordicturning]

Thanks 😃 I think you might be right. As you could probably tell, I’m not that experienced with leather 😉

[@peterhendriks1972]

Very nice.....
you could use double sided tape to put the lid on the waistblock.
Greetings from Holland

[@nordicturning]

Thanks! 🙌 I’ve used double sided tape for other projects.. can’t believe I didn’t think of it 😆 thanks again 👍

[@golass123]

Beautiful thing and od course, I am curious of Your sharpenning style.

[@nordicturning]

Thank you! 🤩 I’ll post again soon 👍

[@garyjohnson9297]

If you dont have cole jaws a disk of wood atatched to face plate can be used with hot glue , wood glue or even double faced outdoor carpet tape to hold
I wpuld have mounted the base in chuck with yhe lid on tail stock end and use a block between the live center , to have more stand off room to finish the lid
Overall a lovely box
A simple rotary punch for holes in leather can be bought at most ctaft supply and building supply centers for under $ 20.00 USD
What brand face shield do you use ?

[@nordicturning]

Thank you for your comment, I will keep in mind your tecnique of gluing the piece on to a faceplate next time 👍 The mask I’m using is a local store brand here in Norway. Used to have a standard shield but cleaned it with acetone 😆

[@robertocoiante1981]

Ciao Nordico, sarebbe bene conoscere il tuo nome per amore della condivisione, ho apprezzato molto il tuo lavoro semplice lineare e pratico, Anch'io utilizzo il tornio e davanti a questi piccoli pratici lavori eseguiti da persone esperte come te, mi ritengo sempre un principiante. Complimenti amico mio. Un italiano di Roma

[@brunomelli4679]

With the direction of the grain I would have hollowed in the other direction: From the inside to the outside (like for a spindle box, not like a bowl)
That way the fibers that are being cut are supported.

[@nordicturning]

Thank you for letting me know 👍 I tried both directions but didn’t feel quite right either way. Probably because of my tools 😬

[@mikemills8729]

It may take a couple of times doing it to feel right... but hollowing from the center out usually works best for end-grain hollowing. Drill a depth hole first then with the flute between 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock begin nibbling away at the left side of the depth hole. Try this on a practice piece or two an you may find it's a nice way to work with end-grain. But, as you noted, sharp tools make a real difference.@@nordicturning

[@doombergg]

What's the specific name of the brass inserts?
Great work btw👌

[@nordicturning]

I don’t know, but I will try to find out. Very handy little piece. Found in a plumber shop along with pipes and different brass fittings.