Thought I would try a box and tray

[JimErn]

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

[Be_O_Be]

I think it looks great, nice work on the inlay.

[planeur]

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

[JimErn]

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

[rjweb]

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

[Loskoppie]

I think it is beatifull job lovely wood and neat job.

[dgman]

Beautiful work Jim!

[amazingkevin]

Prize looking work!!!

[wombatie]

Beautiful.  Love the wood too.

Marg

[heppnerguy]

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

[JimErn]

Thanks for the encouragement folks, I appreciate it

[daveww1]

very nice

[planeur]

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

[JimErn]

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.

[planeur]

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

 

[JimErn]

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