Popular Post rdatelle Posted November 21, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Well I decided to try and make a cheese/bread board with a piece of cheese and a mouse in it. It's made out of oak and walnut and measures 15 1/2 x 9.This one was a little tricky to do. I just couldn't get the angle right. I sent Jim a message and he gave me some tips on how to go about it. I was finally able to get it pretty close. The mouse was the hardest to do. I still have to give it a couple more coats of mineral oil and bees wax and buff it out. I'm also going to put some rubber bumpers on the bottom. It looks better in person. The light wasn't to good in my house. Any suggestions are always welcome. Edited November 21, 2017 by rdatelle lawson56, Dan, Blaughn and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 My suggestion is keep going you are doing great! That is really neat. I have got to give this inlay a try, after the holidays. It is neat. Great job. Dave and Jim are going to have competition! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks good Ralph! Soon you will be an expert at it! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Ralph, if it looks better in real life, it's got to be one fine looking cutting board. It looks awful nice in the picture, so I can only imagine how good it really looks. Oh yeah, that's a tidy bit of inlay work. Len Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Squeeky clean inlay there Ralph. Well done. I am another who wants to try it sometime... Rob Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Ralph,as stated above Keep going.It looks Awesome.Love the colors of wood. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 You're doing a great job on the inlay, keep up the good work. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very nicely done Ralph. That came out great. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very nice Ralph...you can only move forward now..... Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 very nice Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I took another picture this morning with more light. It looks a little better. That's a different picture above from the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Quick learner....looks fantastic! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianr24 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Great job!! I think it looks great. I don't do inlays but I have an understanding of the method. What I don't understand is fussing with the Angle like u mention. I hate to comment like this on something I don't have experience doing. But couldn't u just get the angle close and leave the inlay proud of the surface and then plan or sand flush and if ur worried about the back just do same but plan or sand to opposite piece.as long as it has an angle it's going to wedge in tight at some point. Now I understand if the finish piece has to be exact thickness and flush on both sides can't do. But really even then If u start with extra thickness and then final thickness it down when ur done(drum sander would be great $$$) again I never did this so feel free to shut me up. But it is something I plan on trying thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Brian, easier said than done. This is only my second piece so I had to get as close a fit as I could. It did stick out a little which I sanded flush. I guess it all depends on the inlay your working on. I’m still learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianr24 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, rdatelle said: Brian, easier said than done. This is only my second piece so I had to get as close a fit as I could. It did stick out a little which I sanded flush. I guess it all depends on the inlay your working on. I’m still learning. Oh. Ok so it's a bit of a fussy adjustment even when ur not worried if it sits proud ? I was thinking maybe you were trying to get the angle perfect to sit the inlay piece perfect flush. Any how It looks great. Maybe if u keep doing it Wright down the angle that works once you find it for the thickness of woods that worked for future reference. Hmmm? U probably have to know size of blade too. (Kerf) Edited November 21, 2017 by Brianr24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nice looking project Ralph. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Your right Brian. I have marks on my saw for where I have to set it. Also you have to use the same blade that your actually going to use on the final cutout. Jim suggested a #5 polar. and make sure it's a new blade. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Ralph, That came out great...............Fun isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Very nice work Ralph. You will be an expert soon with Jim's help. One day I hope to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 11/20/2017 at 7:35 PM, rdatelle said: Well I decided to try and make a cheese/bread board with a piece of cheese and a mouse in it. It's made out of oak and walnut and measures 15 1/2 x 9.This one was a little tricky to do. I just couldn't get the angle right. I sent Jim a message and he gave me some tips on how to go about it. I was finally able to get it pretty close. The mouse was the hardest to do. I still have to give it a couple more coats of mineral oil and bees wax and buff it out. I'm also going to put some rubber bumpers on the bottom. It looks better in person. The light wasn't to good in my house. Any suggestions are always welcome. Another quick learner,Who says you can't teach an ol dog new tricks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Looking good Ralph. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 The inlay is beautiful as is the pattern and the selection of woods. I think you really nailed it. Thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 WOW Ralph you are certainly going great guns on the inlay work. Awesome job on the cheese board. Love the design too. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Great job Ralph. Turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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