wdkits1 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Everyone Many of you will remember a project I posted a while back. This was a keepsake box made with an Intarsia of the different Confederate flags on the lid. What I failed to mention was the client that ordered this box lives in Switzerland.He received the box, loved it and immediately started sending me photos and ideas for the next project. He sent several photos of different bookshelves and the plan was to incorporate a custom intarsia on the sides of the bookshelf.After some discussion we concluded that the unit would have to be able to break down for shipping purposes and he would have to do the final assembly.So here is the photo of the bookshelf that he wants to recreate-- Old English style( early 1900's) And this is the Photo of the subject for the Intarsia. This will be done as a mirror image on each side of the uprights. We chose cherry for the wood and gave it the dimensions of 40" tall x 40" wide x 10" deep. he wanted to add some accent striping on the sides using a nice contrasting wood.After re-drawing the original photo to include the areas for the Intarsia, This is what the bookshelf will look like. Let the fun begin Quote
LarryEA Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 Wow, what to say. Quite a project. That will be beautiful. Be sure to show the finished before you ship it. Quote
Dan Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 The box is top-notch! I can't wait to see the book shelf. Be sure to post photos. Quote
wdkits1 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Posted October 29, 2014 Making good progress on this project.All of the cherry components have been cut and dry assembled. Still have to do the edge routing, final sanding and finishing on the cherry.I used a template and pattern bit to do the routing for the Intarsia recesses. Because I have to make it easy for the client to re-assemble the shelf, I installed alignment dowels in the ends of the shelf pieces and bottom feet. I'm using square drive screws to hold it all together. Got the pattern drawn for the Intarsia More to come-stay tuned Scrolling Steve 1 Quote
wdkits1 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Posted October 29, 2014 Here are a few more photos of the progress on the shelf project.All of the sanding is done and one coat of finish has been applied.The accent inlays are in and the oval borders have been cut to fit. The left side panel shows the original photo in the oval but this will be the mirror image side so is just a representation.The right side upright shows the intarsia template pieces which will be used to trace the different pieces for the intarsia .I decided to spend the time to make the segmented template from 1/8" hardboard to make it easier to do the mirror image pieces for the Intarsia.I turned the little Peruvian Walnut buttons for the screw holes and did the test fit. Time for the fun stuff!! jellis, Scrolling Steve and bobscroll 3 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 Mike like the work and a big workshop to do it in. Can't wait to see it full of books. Roly Quote
wdkits1 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Posted October 30, 2014 Because I am actually doing the Intarsia as a mirror image I'm cutting and fitting 2 of everything as I go. So far I have cut 35 pieces(x 2) Starting to take shape. Got all of the background pieces in place.Up to 65 pieces so far.Woods used- Blue pine, Poplar,Pear, Fishtail oak, Fungas Stained Holly, Lignum Vitae,Zericote.Starting to get the depth I'm looking for. Got all of the pieces cut for the little horse. Added 26 pieces from Peruvian Walnut, Mahogany, Pink Ivory, Holly , Pear and Ebony.Total piece count is now at 91 with around 30 more for the house. Yesterday I got the house done. Added 44 pieces from bloodwood, bubinga, holly, fungus stained holly and ebony. Before I glue everything in there are a few pieces that I need to replace (too much gap) and some more shaping and texturing on a few pieces.Total piece count-135 from 13 woods. bobscroll and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 WOW!!!! Other than that I am speechless. WOW!!!! Quote
heppnerguy Posted November 8, 2014 Report Posted November 8, 2014 I had to bring my wife in to see this marvelous piece of work. You are absolutely amazing. I can not even imagine trying this. the shelf part alone would drive me crazy with worry and doubt. This is so absolutely beautiful. I am going to email Homer and have him take a look at this. It must cost a bunch to ship that to Switzerland. At least the client knew he had found the right person to do his projects. I bed he will be keeping you busy for a long time. Dick heppnerguy Quote
Bishop Posted November 8, 2014 Report Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks Dick for the heads up. Mike everything that has been said here about your talents is right on. The execution of all the different elements of the project from the book shelf to the intarsia is of the highest quality and my hat is off to you. You sir are a cut above us all. Great job God Bless Homer & Carol amazingkevin 1 Quote
Scrappile Posted November 8, 2014 Report Posted November 8, 2014 That is absolutely beautiful!! I just don't know how else to say it. Quote
wdkits1 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks everyone for the comments. Progress is coming along on the reverse image intarsia so I will be posting some photos of the finished shelf project in a few days. Quote
bobscroll Posted November 9, 2014 Report Posted November 9, 2014 Mike you are truly an Artist of woodworking! You have great skill and will to do great work in wood, Thank you for showing, Bob Quote
wdkits1 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Posted November 14, 2014 Almost There!!! I'm running a few days behind on this project but should wrap it up in the next week or so. All that is left is to finish the intarsia and apply a few coats of finish, The right upright is complete with 3 coats of wipe-on and spray poly Scrolling Steve 1 Quote
Multifasited Posted November 14, 2014 Report Posted November 14, 2014 IT'S all been said ,so 5 ATTABOYS Quote
Rob Roy Posted November 14, 2014 Report Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Mike, beautiful work, you are the VAN GOGH of INTARSIA. Just beautiful. I assume you've still got BOTH EARS. . Rob Roy. Edited November 14, 2014 by Rob Roy Quote
kdr1 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Posted November 15, 2014 Hi, I am a writer for Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine. Homer and Carol Bishop suggested I check out your work. I'd love to talk to you about it. Please email me at kdr75@gmail.com. Thanks! amazingkevin 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted November 16, 2014 Report Posted November 16, 2014 Eh up Mike looks like your being head hunted by Kathleen and her Magazine. Not surprise with the Stupendous work you turn out. Roly Rob Roy 1 Quote
wdkits1 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Posted November 18, 2014 Intarsia is DONEStill have to apply a couple more coats of finish then do the assembly of the entire shelf unit.Also need to expose the left panel to UV for a couple of hours to let the Lignum " green out" a little more Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 Just Phenomenal work. Roly Quote
wdkits1 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Posted November 18, 2014 Just Couldn't stand it!!!Intarsia is done, Shelves are done, little turned screw buttons are done. still have to apply more coats of finish but just had to see what the whole thing looks like assembled so here it is. Have to break it down anyways for shipping to Switzerland Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
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