wdkits1 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Hi EveryoneHere are a few WIP pictures of my newest Intarsia Box Commission.I had to modify my original Buffalo Box pattern to add the logo on the top and the little dog and cat at the bottom.This is my original Buffalo Box. Here is the revised pattern Here is a little progress on the intarsia. Fun Stuff!!To be continued wombatie and bobscroll 2 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Mike that is beautiful work, I LIKE IT. Roly Quote
Fish Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Boy, that came out really good. Nice work. Quote
wdkits1 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Posted January 2, 2014 Making good progress on the Intarsia. Got the fence cut and inlaid with all of the background pieces. got the logo and tree in place, added the pasture pieces and the water. I added the dime to show the scale of the pieces I'm working with. Having fun now!! 85 pieces so far.Woods used;Sky-tulipwood, Mountains-cocobolo,Pasture-poplar, Fence-cherry, Tree-palo santos, Shore line-mahogany, Water-blue mahoe, Logo- holly and ebony wombatie and amazingkevin 2 Quote
bobscroll Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Mike, That is looking real good, Thank you for showing us your work in progress photo's, Bob Quote
Bishop Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 That is outstanding, just wonderful. Can't wait to see it done. Thanks God Bless Homer & carol amazingkevin 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 3, 2014 Report Posted January 3, 2014 Yeah Buddy,mikes stuff is hot! Quote
wdkits1 Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys. Yesterday I got the background done along with replacing a few pieces that didn't quite fit right. Up to 100 pieces. Cold in the shop today so I will work on the Buffalo tomorrow. wombatie 1 Quote
bobscroll Posted January 3, 2014 Report Posted January 3, 2014 I like the way you do them Mike, Thanks for the work in progress photo's, Bob Quote
Ron Johnson Posted January 3, 2014 Report Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Mike Fantastic work. Very beautiful. Waiting to see the revised version. Quote
wdkits1 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Posted January 6, 2014 Got the intarsia completed today, everything glued in and one coat of finish applied.Total of 115 pieces Still have to apply another coat of finish and install the interior lining and this one will be ready to ship. Fun project!! Quote
Bishop Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 The wait was worth it another museum quality piece. Wonderful project and expertly done. Thanks God Bless Homer & Carol Quote
wombatie Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 Wow the finished box was well worth the wait. You really are a master of what you do. Love every centimeter of it. Marg Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 WOW! WOW!WOW! Ok that pretty much sums it up. I am amazed by the craftsmanship Quote
Bendita Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Great looking box it will definitely make some one very happy Quote
Birchbark Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Wow nice work. I like the dime in there to show how small the pieces are. Takes some time, but well worth it. Thank you for posting these pics Russell Quote
heppnerguy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 inspirational to say the least. the box not even considering the great intarsia addition is a master piece all by itself.. you are a true craftsman Dick heppnerguy Quote
wdkits1 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks everyone for the comments. Well here it is-ready to ship. Got the last coats of finish applied and installed the velvet linings. Fun project!! Quote
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