Latest inlays

[Jim Finn]

I have been making a lot of boxes with images inlaid into the hinged lids.  These are the most recent:  Oak burl (veneer) cross inlaid into oak. And walnut boots into oak.

 

[Denny Knappen]

Jim, your inlays are amazing.  I tried inlay again on Monday.  I used scraps to get the angle just right.  Three tries and thought I had it perfect.  Too tight.  Back to the drawing board so to speak.

[Jim Finn]

3 hours ago, Denny Knappen said:

Jim, your inlays are amazing.  I tried inlay again on Monday.  I used scraps to get the angle just right.  Three tries and thought I had it perfect.  Too tight.  Back to the drawing board so to speak.

I know the feeling.  I cut mine so the fit is quite loose and I then fill in the small gap with a mixture of sanding dust and white glue.

[spirithorse]

Superb work, as always, Jim,

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[rjweb]

Another beautiful job Jim, RJ 

[Charlie E]

Great work. Are the lines in the boots burnt?

[wombatie]

They look great as always Jim.

Marg

[Jim Finn]

10 hours ago, Charlie E said:

Great work. Are the lines in the boots burnt?

No, the internal lines are cut in and filled with the filler mixture i mentioned .  If you look closely you can see that those lines do not meet other lines at one end.  This is so that the boot comes out in one piece.  You can see this easier in this one.

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Denny Knappen]

I think you use 3/8" stock, but what blade do you use?

[Charlie E]

2 hours ago, Jim Finn said:

No, the internal lines are cut in and filled with the filler mixture i mentioned .  If you look closely you can see that those lines do not meet other lines at one end.  This is so that the boot comes out in one piece.  You can see this easier in this one.

I like that!

[heppnerguy]

As you know, I have always admired your boxes and inlays. This is the first time I recall seeing you use a different base wood, other then Cedar. Why have you chosen to change at this point in  time. Glad to see you post again. I always look forward to see more of your work and creations

Dick

heppnerguy

[Jim Finn]

On 8/29/2019 at 9:23 AM, Denny Knappen said:

I think you use 3/8" stock, but what blade do you use?

I use a number five, flying dutchman, blade and  table tilted at less than two  degrees. Yes 3/8" stock.  

     I had a customer ask for an oak box with cowboy boot inlaid with walnut and I have a bunch of oak, that was given to me, so I am working on making a dozen oak boxes.  Cedar sells much better than other woods but I could not think of another use for the oak. Almost  everything, I have made, eventually sells.

     

Edited September 3, 2019 by Jim Finn

[amazingkevin]

Amazing work on the baseball player!!!

[Scrappile]

Those are mighty fine, Jim.

[Gonzo]

Impressive!

[rdatelle]

I love your inlays. I gave up on doing them but I think I will give them another try.

[Ron Johnson]

Beautiful inlayiing Jim. 

[Jim Finn]

Two more I made this past week. Oak burl (veneer) inlaid on  oak box lid  and flag in Texas on oak box.

 

[Jim McDonald]

That oak burl is beautiful.. Glad it found a home with a true craftsman.