Baskets finally done

[Wichman]

Finally got these done. Stack cut, 3 layers, 5/16" thick each. #1 Polar blades throughout, 1 layer (top) oak 2 lower layers walnut, one dip of BLO working on the shellac coat to shine them up. 16 hrs total cutting (5 hrs and 20 minutes each basket). Cutting time for a single basket, including double stacking the sides, ends and lids,  was 7 hrs.

     The size is 4 1/2" wide, 8" tall, 9 1/2" long, a total of 331 holes.

     The pattern is from the book "Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns" by Patrick Spielman & James Reidle.

     I'm lazy and hate messing up the finish because of glue, so these are all pinned joints. There is no glue used in these. pins are toothpicks 5/64 hole.

 

Edited May 4, 2023 by Wichman
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[Scrappile]

Those are very beautiful!  Nice choice of woods.

[rjweb]

very nice, excellent cutting, RJ 

[Dak0ta52]

Beautiful pieces, Wichita! I like the toothpick idea.

[daveww1]

awesome job

[wombatie]

Very nice, well done.

Marg