Intarsia Horse

[jvbscroller]

This is an intarsia horse I made for a grand daughter.  I used a pattern from Kathy Wise' book, Intarsia - Woodworking for Beginners.  

Overall dimensions:  13" wide by 14.5" high.  

Wood used:  walnut for mane

                       cherry for head and neck

                        wenge for eye, nostril and mouth 

                        I also used a medium brown wood but I do not know the name of that wood.  

 

Here are some photos taken while building this horse.

*** Pattern still applied.  First cut done except for pieces to be cut from wenge.

 

I had a lot of trouble with the eye area.  Had to cut that section twice.

 

Cutting done and some sanding done.  

 

For sanding, I used belt sander and found it left some flat marks.  Using a sanding mop removed the flat sections and showed contours much better.

  

Ready for top coat.

Edited July 12, 2020 by jvbscroller
Added photos taken while making this horse.

[wombatie]

You did a terrific job, he's a beauty.  Well done.

Marg

[Oges]

Brilliant work, very nice 

[John B]

A lot of Grandkids getting spoiled on here of late
Well done

 

[daveww1]

beautiful horse, excellent work

[amazingkevin]

Quality all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tomanydogs]

Beautiful !!!