Popular Post JimErn Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) I wanted the inlay to be subdued cause I really like the wood pattern of the top (red cedar) - almost too subdued I think. Edited September 13, 2019 by JimErn Woodrush, Be_O_Be, OzarkSawdust and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be_O_Be Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I think it looks great, nice work on the inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeur Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Beautiful Jim Nice combination of woods. Questions : - how did you do the box, and the 4 corners ? It look to me like a big piece of wood that you cut the interior ( do I guessed right.... ? ) - the elephants are full thickness of cover or like marquetery very thin ? planeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, planeur said: Beautiful Jim Nice combination of woods. Questions : - how did you do the box, and the 4 corners ? It look to me like a big piece of wood that you cut the interior ( do I guessed right.... ? ) - the elephants are full thickness of cover or like marquetery very thin ? planeur Yes the walls are one piece with the center missing The inlay almost makes it to the surface of the underside but not quite, I cut the inlay so it is a tight fit and sits a little proud which sanding takes care of. the top and bottom are 3/8 thick, no not marquetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Wow, really nice looking box, with all these boxes being made now a days, maybe i should try but won't be as good as yours, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I think it is beatifull job lovely wood and neat job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Beautiful work Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Prize looking work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Beautiful. Love the wood too. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 I think you have the inlay thing down pretty well. I have done a couple of inlays but that was awhile back. Need to try it again soon. You inspire me. I really like your box, both the inlay and the wood you used. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Thanks for the encouragement folks, I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeur Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Thanks Jim for your answer, and I have another question..... With what tools did you used to carve the space for the elephant , if it is not full thickness of the wood ? Hand chisel ? planeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 No it is inlay, put the piece with the elephant pattern on top of the box lid, secure it. then you cut the pattern at an angle, bevel cut, when you separate the two pieces, the top piece you cut drops into the box lid (after you separate the main pieces). The angel you cut at determines how far down into the box lid the cut drops. I fiddled, and am still fiddling with the angle so that the drop in piece sits only a 64th proud so I can sand it smooth. The angle depends on the thickness of the two pieces of wood too and the blade you use. Basically you experiment with the wood and angle on scrap, and hope it works the same on the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeur Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 OK Jim I figured it now ! The cut angle must be 3-4 degrees from the vertical. So the elephant will have to seat on the cut lid . I tought that your lid was not cut full thickness ! Merci Jim, I will remenber that technique planeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 2 hours ago, planeur said: OK Jim I figured it now ! The cut angle must be 3-4 degrees from the vertical. So the elephant will have to seat on the cut lid . I tought that your lid was not cut full thickness ! Merci Jim, I will remenber that technique planeur Yes you have the right idea, but the angle I use for 3/8th (10mm) is 1.8 degrees and it is leaving the insert a little high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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