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Those really came out fantastic! Great color matching.

Plaque is 16.5 x 12. I am limited since I only have a EX16. I had to change direction on the outer edge cuts. Sequencing the cuts was important because of all the small and thin pieces. I did all the small stuff first and and worked from the center out. I did the gondola last along with the rail on the roof in the center.. Definitely blue taped pieces in place because things got wobbly and fragile and it was easier to sand the back with them in place.

I recently did a Venice scene cutting and happened to be scrolling through Pinterest and found another scene I really liked and had more detailed. I especially like the Rialto Bridge in the back ground. Lots of very thin lines in this pattern and did some mods on the fly so things didn't break. I also did my paint fill in technique on some of the dark spaces to match the background.

Hey Todd, Iowa is a long way to go for a show with mixed reviews. I have attended Klingspor's show in Hickory a few times and it is great!... and closer. Check out my posting from a few years ago. Lots of pictures. Covid cancelled last year's show but I expect it will happen this year. Klingspor's Wood Expo Hickory NC.

Dick, All your cuts look fantastic! I especially like the train and faucet.

Nicely done and a great memento, Proudly done, Proudly served!

Frank, Your box is outstanding. I really love that Lacquer finish. Another fantastic project!

Several years ago I made 4 compass roses from various woods. I used one for a table top and one for another box. The other two had been laying around for a while and after finishing the previous black lacquer round box, it was time to find a home for these two Compasses. I wanted to try something different. I had several pieces of exotic woods, (Purpleheart, Bubinga, Brazilian Rosewood and oak) and wanted to do the 16 sided box again. I cut long strips 1.5" wide. First pass on the table saw was off by a degree on each side but second pass got me to the 11.25 degrees (78.75 deg. on table saw) to make a correct circle. I cut strips into 1.5" segments and laid them on blue tape for gluing. For the bottom, I double sided taped a long strip of wood to the lower segments and Routered a 1/4x1/4" groove and cut a matching disc for the base and glued the segments with titebond glue. I used 2 hose clamps screw together to form a circle to hold the 1st level in place. Glued up the other 2 layers with the blue tape to hold together along with the clamps. On the top I cut a dado rather than a groove for the compass to rest on. Glued all the layers together and double side taped to the top to the base so I could sand them all together on occillating sander. I cut 3 very thin strips on the table saw to form the insert lip for the top and glued together and sanded to fit in the base of the top. I cut 1/8" disks for the top and bottom and attached the felt and dropped them in place. Finish was several coats of clear gloss lacquer. Need to find another scrolling projects and give the boxes a rest.

Stunning job! The colors make it pop and the frame is great too!

I wanted to try something different. The top scroll pattern was not too complicated other than shrinking it in my printer to make the pattern fit. Cutting sides were tougher. It is made of 1/2" thick 16 poplar segments. Formula calls out 22.5 degrees per unit or 11.25 degrees per side. Height is 5.5" I wasn't concerned with grain orientation since it would be painted. I had a larger board and it was easy to cut and flip to get all the angles on the table saw. My Wixie digital angle indicator works great! I blue taped all the segments together against a straight edge and then made sure that it actually made a circle with no gaps. "pretty close". I laid it down again and then 2 sided taped a piece of wood strip the length and then cut off the top section (about 3/4") with table saw. Then Routered a 1/4" groove on the inside for the bottom. I cut a disc for the base and then removed the 2 sided tape and wood strip and assembled sides with base with titebond glue. I used the blue tape and rubber bands to hold it all together. I drew a circle on top and bottom of both the base and top and used my oscillating sander to sand to the line. I waited to glue the top so I could sand the inside even (to the line) so the router could follow a even circle. I have a Yonico multi size rabbiting bit to create the inside/outside groove on the top and bottom plus some sanding to make it fit right. I mounted a 1/8" disc top and painted everything with black lacquer and then glued the scrolled plaque on top. I have a compass rose I made a few years ago and may try to make a larger box with some better wood to show the grain.

I found a Venice scene on Pinterest I found interesting and not too difficult to cut. It did take a few days to clean up and modify the pattern. I had to go bigger because of the small cut windows in the skyline buildings. 1/8" BBPW on 1/4" backer, 12x15" size. Shellac and Lacquer finish.

Always text first. It has to be the most exact. Weakest and inside parts next and largest parts last.

How did you guess?

Thanks Todd, I always try to find a project that is different. I'm also sort of "the rest of the story" kind of guy and fill in with an interesting backstory.

1939 Graham-Paige Model 97 The Graham Brothers had started the Graham Paige Auto Company in 1927 after manufacturing and selling kits to modify Ford Model T’s. Even though they began shortly before the depression, the company was successful because of the car’s quality and their “Blue Streak” 8-cylinder engine and the introduction of a crankshaft driven super charger. Their innovative cars ran in many prestigious races including several French Gran-Prix’s and the won the Concours D'Elegance in Paris. By the late 30’s their original design had become somewhat dated and they hired a new design team to accentuate the current Art-Deco style of the era. The 1938 model was named the “Spirit of Motion” and the forward rake of the front grill and fenders gave the impression of forward movement even when standing still. Similar to the Ocean Liner ads of the period showing the upward view of the prow of the ship cutting through the waves. It became better known as the “Shark Nose” Model 97. In 1940, production ceased. During WWII the plant was involved in war production and eventually the company was purchased by Kaiser Auto and eventually the Nash/ AMC corp.

Thank you Dick. This is not complicated. A good miter saw and some black lacquer is all you need.

To give some perspective on what they do. His current route has close to 800 drops a day and now during the holiday season they are dropping packages in the early morning and regular mail in the afternoon. That doesn't include the sorting of letters before they go out on their route! Last night we had another driver show up at 6:30PM with late arrival packages. Figure in hot and cold weather, rain and snow. Not an easy job.

That is a real stunner!

Thank you. If you look at the one picture with the window in the background, the side moulding is the same as the box. There several feet left over from when the built the house that are up in the attic.

Spoke with our mailman the other day and he said they are assigning him to a new route next year. He has been with us a few years and wanted to give him something in appreciation for going the extra mile with our deliveries. Purchased this pattern a few years ago from Sue Mey and just add his name. 1/8" on 1/4" backer and just shellac finish.

Needed to do a quick project. Saw some moulding lying in the corner of he shop and decided to make another box. Easy cutting the sides on the miter saw, dadoed a groove for the bottom. Finish is black lacquer and my wife painted some small elements on the top and sides.

They all came out fantastic. Someone will have a wonderful Christmas!

There is something said for "tinkering". Your efforts give this project a more refined look. The edging is perfect.

My Wife's dentist dental assistant just had a baby and wanted to give her a gift. Found a great drawing and added the name and date. Cut on 1/8" BBPW with a 1/4" backer, Shellac and Gloss Lacquer finish. Will drop it off tomorrow.

Thank you all for the compliments. This project is not complicated but is all about repetitive cuts. I try to cut the same pieces of the pattern at the same time so I have some memory muscle for consistent cutting. I did go through a lot of 3/0 blades because they dull fast on the oak but it does allow for sharp turns. I would have gone larger but I was limited by the wood I had available.