Inlaid lettering.

[Jim Finn]

Here are some boxes ordered by a customer.  I have done about 30 of these recently, all different.  I use Microsoft Word to get the patterns which I transfer to the wood with carbon paper. These boxes are 11"x8"x 2" deep with hinged lids.  Eastern red cedar and soft maple.

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[heppnerguy]

Jim,

   I love your inlay-ed boxes. I have not a clue about how to do inlay work. Can you commend a sight I might go to in order to see a tutorial video on how this it done. I would love to try it too.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[wombatie]

I'm the same as Dick I have never done any inlay work but would love to learn.  Your boxes are great Jim, love the personalized style.

 

Marg

[Jim Finn]

Steve Good has a tutorial on this.  "Double bevel inlay" or "double bevel marquetry".  Images are easier to do than is lettering.  I suggest you start with that.  Steve@stevedgood.com

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[Dan]

Very nice work! How about some photos of the entire box? What finish do you use on these?

[amazingkevin]

I finally have a table to work on ,these type project could be in the near picture.your work is always welcome to see!  

[Bishop]

Jim

They look great

Thanks

God Bless

Homer & Carol

[Phantom Scroller]

Jim I like the inlays nice work.

 

Roly

[heppnerguy]

 I thought that i had seen a video on this awhile back but could not remember where and I did not watch the entire video, Thank you for the info I will definitely go check it out. You might see something that I tried on here before too awfully long. 

 

Marg, with your skill level, i know beyond a doubt that you will crank out some beautiful inlay things in the very near future, too

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[bobscroll]

Thank you Jim, You do such nice work!

Bob     

[Jim Finn]

Thanks for the kind comments.  I finish them with two coats of shellac and two of an acrylic spray.  Dan: Here is a photo of other boxes of the same material and size.

[jrpeteo]

Very nice job on the inlay, I tried to find your entry holes, but could not. I've done a couple inlays and used a sawdust/glue mix to plug/cover the holes, is that what you do? Do you have a thin backer on the bottom of the lid?

Pete

[Jim Finn]

Very nice job on the inlay, I tried to find your entry holes, but could not. I've done a couple inlays and used a sawdust/glue mix to plug/cover the holes, is that what you do? Do you have a thin backer on the bottom of the lid?

Pete

No backer at all.  I drill the entry holes at a six degree angle.  This way they do not show at all.  Any gaps that can happen I  do fill with the glue sanding powder mixture yes. Here are two photos of the insides of boxes.

[Dan]

Wow. You sure have been busy.

[heppnerguy]

those are really fabulous. I love them. They are an eye catcher, indeed.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Sparkey]

Very nice work Jim.

[LarryEA]

Very, very nice.

Inlays,... I have to keep trying. Ittsy, bittsy, teeny, weeny drill bit and blade (I guess) would be my choice.

What type of hinge on the boxes?

[Jim Finn]

I use a 1/16" drill bit and Polar #5 flying Dutchman saw blades.  I drill the starter hole at 6 degrees from vertical and cut the inlay at 2.2 degrees.  I use surface mount hinges, with 1/4" long screws.

[Fab4]

Hi Jim:

Great work

Thanks for showing us

Fab4 

[Luperez548]

Lovely done boxes, your customer will be happy with this.

[Tdub4ever]

Nice work Jim. I have yet to try inlay.

[Phantom Scroller]

Amazing pieces of art and the wood is just beautiful. thanks for showing us this great work.

 

 

Roly

[Bishop]

These must be the hit of any menu that they are in.

Wonderful

Thanks

God Bless

Homer & Carol

[oldhudson]

Let me add my two cents, very nice work indeed!

[multitom]

Jim, great work on the inlays , looks beautiful. What is the thickness of the wood?

Mahendra