[okie GW]

This is my first time working with veneer and banding inlay. It was much easier than I thought it would be. Has a few issues but I think my second project will be better.

 

[Herb Stoops]

Looks better than my first try, good job.
Herb

 

[DesertRatTom]

Mitered corners are really a challenge. The inlays and veneer look pretty darn good. I remember watching Tommy McDonald doing a show on the topic and it was pretty interesting to see that the checkerboard inlay was laid down from the center of each side, to the ends. This allowed for making the ends join without disrupting the pattern. So there were two strips of checkerboard per side. But I sure like the look of this.

 

[okie GW]

Thanks you exactly right miter corners are a challenge. One I am still working on.

 

[difalkner]

Looks very nice, Harold! What is it for and how large is it? I assume that's Walnut; what did you glue it with and did you use a vacuum bag or just press it in place?

David

 

[okie GW]

David it is about 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. It is a slip fit on a red oak valet box. The center is burgled walnut, pressed in. The banding is Paduk Walnut and Maple I think. I have had for years so not positive about the banding. The outside frame is maple.

 

[okie GW]

Dang auto correct Burled Walnut.

 

[difalkner]

Dang auto correct Burled Walnut.

That's ok, I've burgled some Burl Walnut before while veneering - LOL!

David

 

[old55]

Looks great Harold.

 

[jj777746]

This is my first time working with veneer and banding inlay. It was much easier than I thought it would be. Has a few issues but I think my second project will be better.

Hi Harold,that is pretty good for your first effort.Nice work.Jamesjj