Richard Raffan turns a large crossgrain box with an inset knob

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• TI

  @Tim_Pollock · 1 year ago

  Absolutely lovely box Richard. I have gotten more benefit from your videos & teaching in the short time you've been doing them than from all the years I've been watching others. Not that I don't appreciate them (I'm thankful for all who share) but you have helped my turning more than anyone sir. I can't thank you enough!!!

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• DE

  @debluetailfly · 1 year ago

  The shape and proportions of that box are very satisfying to my eyes.

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• EM

  @emgiwoodworks · 1 year ago

  Forgetting to measure the outer diameter of the lid turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The way you did it now allowed for making a perfect curve all around. <br>And once again I noticed that you seem to have a scraper for every occasion. Maybe one day you can make a video showing all the scrapers that you have and explain a bit about their application? That would help to establish what still needs to be acquired or made in addition to the existing arsenal. Thank you! 😎

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• TO

  @tonyturnswood · 1 year ago

  Wonderful video, you still are the best teacher out there! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us!

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• JO

  @JOHNSmith-pn6fj · 1 year ago

  That is a fantastic box. And master class on tips and tricks to arrive with that quality of an end result. Watching you with that spindle gouge made me think I really need to work on my spindle gouge skills. Both you and Tomislav are masters with those spindle gouges.

• LU

  @LuannYoumans-ec5fc · 1 year ago

  Love watching you create. You make it look so easy. Beautiful piece of art. Thank you for sharing with us 😊

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• PI

  @pigeonmanof180 · 1 year ago

  Excellent in every way. It’s hard to pick a favorite of your projects because they’re all good, but this has to be near the top for me. Thanks for sharing and for continuing to produce these videos.

• BR

  @bradbyers7505 · 1 year ago

  I’m learning a great deal about how to “read” a piece of wood before it’s turned. Thanks for teaching us.

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• LA

  @LAZZY0001 · 1 year ago

  Great lesson as usual. I learn so much from these videos. Thank you Mr. Raffan.

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• ST

  @STMwoodturning · 1 year ago

  Love the grain patterns of this piece. Nice work Mr. Raffan.👏🏼👏🏼

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  @fryeguy9939 · 1 year ago

  From what I see while I&apos;m watching your videos... You are quite the perfectionist when it comes to details.. I like that... You&apos;re never in a hurry... 👍<br>The Frye Guy..

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  @danielemanuele5827 · 1 year ago

  A museum piece! &nbsp;You captioned your use of an 80 grit CBN for your scrapers. What other grits do you use and what grit do you use for your gouges? Thank you for sharing your skills with us, Richard. You are inspiration for many of us.