Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This month, the 4-Ways challenge was to turn an inlaid box, a project that requires precision and careful planning. I demonstrate turning a box of madrone burl roughed out to dry 9 years ago with an inlay of spalted maple. I explain the process of selecting appropriate wood for an inlay and how to hold it on the lathe to turn it.
Be sure to check out the other fantastic contributions from my fellow 4-Ways Woodturning Collaboration partners from the links below:
Richard Raffan youtu.be/5l8WOSAcdpc
Tomislav Tomašić youtu.be/gxzcEDv6ZWc?si=E-o664KVFSTe6b0V
Guest Presenter, Kerry Corney youtu.be/naSLpJqoyGc
A great source for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases:
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download my handout on turning boxes: mikepeacewoodturning.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lidded-Box-Handout-by-Mike-Peace-2pg-rev-20260710.pdf
0:00 Project Overview and Material Selection
1:11 The Box Making Sequence
2:44 Refining the Lid Interior and Adding Texture
5:10 Shaping the Exterior and Lid Details
7:26 Successive Approximation for a Perfect Fit
11:55 Mounting the Inlay on a waste block and sizing
17:30 Making inlay choices
19:30 Shaping the inlay
24:30 Gluing in the inlay and refining the shape
31:40 Scraping the base interior and refining the outside
34:30 Refining the fit and mounting in a jam chuck to finish the base
38:58 Wrap up comments
This month, the 4-Ways challenge was to turn an inlaid box, a project that requires precision and careful planning. I demonstrate turning a box of madrone burl roughed out to dry 9 years ago with an inlay of spalted maple. I explain the process of selecting appropriate wood for an inlay and how to hold it on the lathe to turn it.
Be sure to check out the other fantastic contributions from my fellow 4-Ways Woodturning Collaboration partners from the links below:
Richard Raffan youtu.be/5l8WOSAcdpc
Tomislav Tomašić youtu.be/gxzcEDv6ZWc?si=E-o664KVFSTe6b0V
Guest Presenter, Kerry Corney youtu.be/naSLpJqoyGc
A great source for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases:
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download my handout on turning boxes: mikepeacewoodturning.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lidded-Box-Handout-by-Mike-Peace-2pg-rev-20260710.pdf
0:00 Project Overview and Material Selection
1:11 The Box Making Sequence
2:44 Refining the Lid Interior and Adding Texture
5:10 Shaping the Exterior and Lid Details
7:26 Successive Approximation for a Perfect Fit
11:55 Mounting the Inlay on a waste block and sizing
17:30 Making inlay choices
19:30 Shaping the inlay
24:30 Gluing in the inlay and refining the shape
31:40 Scraping the base interior and refining the outside
34:30 Refining the fit and mounting in a jam chuck to finish the base
38:58 Wrap up comments
