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Nice shape George. Have you considered making the bottom section with a twist? Take a look at my website on the 'Links' page - I have some tutorials on making a twisted triangular shape.
Brian
@brian horais I've done a few twisted things...
Here are examples - I did these eight or ten years ago. I've been trying to get a twisted box, I haven't been happy with the results so far.
George, Here is a technique I developed to add a twist to shorter objects (like bowls or boxes). Add a sacrificial top and bottom section to the desired turning block. This allows you to turn the twist on the shorter section. An approach like this may enable you to turn a twisted box. I would recommend turning the blank round for the box and then parting the box where desired. Leave a tenon in the middle and pin it (I use cut off finishing nails). This will keep it from turning and distorting grain alignment when you turn the twist. This is the technique I developed for making twisted peppermills (take a look at the writeup on my webpage: www.horais.com on the Links page)
Brian
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