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Figured Mexican Bocote Reverse Curve Box

On this box I really wanted to try out the reverse curve feature. It is a new shape but still with some of my signature details, such as the slight undercut rim, small base and domed lid. Turned from figured Mexican Bocote (Cordia Spp.) this particular piece has fantastic figure and color. It almost looks like pippy or birdseye figure. Turned, hollowed to a very thin wall, and finished with wax and gloss lacquer. Size if approx. 2.75" tall and 2.25" in diameter. I will add this style to the rotation for future boxes!
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Tom Gall
Gabriel Hoff said:
Thanks Tom!! No, it actually is the other way around. I first apply Dr Kirk's Scratch Free, then buff it really well, about 2,500 rpm for 1 minute, then two to three coats of lacquer. I have never, ever had a box peel, chip or otherwise, and I have some boxes over two years old using this method. Some turners are skeptical of this way, but it works and it is way less time to apply and never needs sanded back. I should mention that sometimes on the dense exotics, one coat can give me a glass like finish.
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Thanks, Gabriel. I guess most/all the wax is buffed off. I think I have a can of that stuff - don't recall ever using it though. Might have to give it a try on an appropriate object. I assume it is similar to EEE.
 
Gabriel Hoff
Tom Gall said:
Thanks, Gabriel. I guess most/all the wax is buffed off. I think I have a can of that stuff - don't recall ever using it though. Might have to give it a try on an appropriate object. I assume it is similar to EEE.
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Yes it is similar. I use it kind of like a wood filler of sorts, so the lacquer goes on smooth. It is really buffed in well, and the one time I have tried putting the lacquer over a NON buffed area, it peeled. :D
 

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