Finished today

[CSull]

Cut from 1/4BB and backed with1/8BB  I used Aspen for the frame and added the inlays. I also used my spline jig for the first time and used purple heart for the splines.  The addition of the splines was easier than I thought-I will probably use them more. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

Edited May 16, 2022 by CSull
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[Joe W.]

I would say How?
But I know - lots of time and patience.

Good job!!!

[rjweb]

The only thing I can suggest is, that is beautiful and you should be proud of what you completed, especially like the inlay on the frame, RJ 

[Charlie E]

Wow! Very impressive!

[wombatie]

That is awesome.   Love it.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

Beautiful piece. The inlay really pops.

[lawson56]

WOW!!!! You did an Awesome job!!! Love the Frame.

[daveww1]

fantastic job, it's beautiful

[Foxfold]

Beautiful. Done with skill I can only dream of. !!!!

[barb.j.enders]

Beautiful job.  The inlay really pops and the purple heart compliments the inlay nicely.

[FrankEV]

Excelent job on both the cutting and the frame.  The nice wide border between cut panel and frame really works well and makes the piece seem large.  What size is the cut panel?  What size backer?  What is width of frame rails?

 

[CSull]

1 hour ago, FrankEV said:

Excelent job on both the cutting and the frame.  The nice wide border between cut panel and frame really works well and makes the piece seem large.  What size is the cut panel?  What size backer?  What is width of frame rails?

 

The cut panel is 8x10 and the backer is 10x12. I used 1inch rails and rounded over the outer edges. The inlay is 1/4 inch width. I think I got carried away with the inlay-if I were to do it again or use inlay in the future I would center shorter strips on the rails, maybe 8 inch lengths or so.

[heppnerguy]

2 hours ago, CSull said:

The cut panel is 8x10 and the backer is 10x12. I used 1inch rails and rounded over the outer edges. The inlay is 1/4 inch width. I think I got carried away with the inlay-if I were to do it again or use inlay in the future I would center shorter strips on the rails, maybe 8 inch lengths or so.

I, personally really like the inlay exactly like it is. Where did you purchase the inlay? I would really like to see what all they have. The cutting is excellent. This is one really wonderful project in every way.

Dick

heppnerguy

[CSull]

2 hours ago, heppnerguy said:

I, personally really like the inlay exactly like it is. Where did you purchase the inlay? I would really like to see what all they have. The cutting is excellent. This is one really wonderful project in every way.

Dick

heppnerguy

Thanks Dick- I got the inlay at https://www.inlays.com/Inlay-Strips-s/1832.htm 

It is fun to look at all the stuff they have!

[Fish]

Great job!

[redwine]

Beautiful job all around and the inlay on the frame is just right! Any other projects that you do with the idea of inlay on the frame, you won't go wrong by doing it like this one! Great job!

Erv

[spirithorse]

Wow! That is beautiful work!
The only advice I could possibly give is, I have heard people mention
that they had problems using purple heart with poplar because
sometimes any sanding or any liquid from glue or anything will make
the purple heart bleed into the poplar. Be extra careful!
You certainly don't want to ruin a great project like this in the final stages!
God Bless! Spirithorse

[CSull]

On 5/22/2022 at 3:46 PM, spirithorse said:

Wow! That is beautiful work!
The only advice I could possibly give is, I have heard people mention
that they had problems using purple heart with poplar because
sometimes any sanding or any liquid from glue or anything will make
the purple heart bleed into the poplar. Be extra careful!
You certainly don't want to ruin a great project like this in the final stages!
God Bless! Spirithorse

I thought about that but it was no problem on the aspen

[Blaughn]

The inlays on the frame and the blue embellishment really dress up the wood-cut portrait.  Well done!

Bruce