Bookmarks

[Dan]

Made a batch of bookmarks today. These are always fun to make.

[ron w b]

those look great i use to live at fort knox for 8yrs i left at pay grade sgt 1st class

[wood-n-things]

Nicely done. How thick did you made yours? I made a bunch at 1/32" I was surprised at how sturdy they were.

[Firedkm]

Nice job Tom. What kind of wood did you use?

[Dan]

Oops! Forgot to say what woods I used. Top to bottom are birds-eye maple, black cherry, and persimmon. I resaw at 1/16" then sand. I don't think they are 1/32" though - that's scary thin.

 

Mike, do you buy them that thin or do you cut them yourself?

[Firedkm]

Oops! Forgot to say what woods I used. Top to bottom are birds-eye maple, black cherry, and persimmon. I resaw at 1/16" then sand. I don't think they are 1/32" though - that's scary thin.

 

I have used 1/32" bbply with great results. It is really hard to break them.

[Marshall]

Ron a great job , I like these ..........

[wood-n-things]

Dan,

I purchase it that thin my planer and my jointer are to scary to try to go that thin. I think they would explode again...Do not ask me how I know. Still trying to explain the marks in my pants to the Mrs after my last attempt at 1/32 thickness. LOL

[Dan]

Mike,

 

Are these hardwoods that you use? Where on earth do you get them? I keep looking but never found a source. I agree about the joiner. Scary machine.

 

Dan

[Christina]

You did a beautiful job on these bookmarks Tom.........thanks so much for sharing them with us. I'd also love to know where you got the blanks...........did you cut them yourself? If so, do you sell the blanks by any chance, and if not, could you share where you got them? I've wanted to cut some bookmarks myself but can't seem to find a source for the blanks and can't cut them myself since I only have a scroll saw.

Christina

[Dan]

Thanks Christina. I make the blanks myself. Unfortunately I don't sell them. I usually just take left over hardwood scraps and resaw them on the bandsaw. It takes a bit of sanding but I really like the finish and feel.