[Herb Stoops]

I got tired of seeing the plain back on the Drumsander cabinet and I had this first attempt at Marquetry reject laying around ,so decorated the back of the cabinet. Here is the before and after.

 

[TwoSkies57]

reject huh????? its all about the wood ya pick and how ya lay it out

Thats a great pattern! Ive done a couple of wall hangers using that design, coupled with a nice frame or just trimmed out, its a real eye grabber..

 

[Herb Stoops]

reject huh????? its all about the wood ya pick and how ya lay it out

Thats a great pattern! Ive done a couple of wall hangers using that design, coupled with a nice frame or just trimmed out, its a real eye grabber..

It is more than that Bill, I can pick woods and lay out, but cutting all those edges to fit nicely is where the rubber hits the road. I am not a patient person and it sure wears what little I have cutting and throwing away the pieces.:grin::grin::grin:
This is like some of those masterpieces, the farther away the better they look.

Herb

 

[TwoSkies57]

but cutting all those edges to fit nicely is where the rubber hits the road.

Ohhhhh I hear that!! Especially exotics! Some can be very "difficult" and try your patience to no end. Most American hardwoods are much easier to cut. I use a surgical scalpel, veneer saw, a good straight edge and a chisel if the pieces are small enough. A couple, three passes with the scalpel is usually enough, a light sanding with 320 or there abouts to square up the edges. If that don't get it perfect, a little wood filler, tint and artists pencils get it to the point where you have to be looking for boo-boo's to find em. Not to mention any number of jigs to make the job easier....
Anything thicker than veneers, think 3D cutting boards and its jig city.... :grin:

 

[Gaffboat]

Holy Moly, Herb. Your rejects are something I would be proud to pass off as my good stuff!

 

[Herb Stoops]

:crying::laugh: Oh I don't think so Oliver, but thanks anyway. Theis is a reminder to not go there again.:crying::laugh::laugh:
I was thinking of drilling some holes in it and putting router bits in the squares.LMAO

Herb

 

[Herb Stoops]

Ohhhhh I hear that!! Especially exotics! Some can be very "difficult" and try your patience to no end. Most American hardwoods are much easier to cut. I use a surgical scalpel, veneer saw, a good straight edge and a chisel if the pieces are small enough. A couple, three passes with the scalpel is usually enough, a light sanding with 320 or there abouts to square up the edges. If that don't get it perfect, a little wood filler, tint and artists pencils get it to the point where you have to be looking for boo-boo's to find em. Not to mention any number of jigs to make the job easier....
Anything thicker than veneers, think 3D cutting boards and its jig city.... :grin:

You got a whole kit there, but there is one item you need,and I love this little tool for veneering:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gaosi-Tool...580367&hash=item3f7dd1fef0:g:lgsAAOSwEHpZLamu

Herb

 

[Stick486]

what they said Herb...

 

[difalkner]

Now my drum sander is envious! Yours has a coat of many colors. :wink:

David

 

[JFPNCM]

Who says a shop can be decorated? Great job Herb. Now I really need to get mine enclosed.

 

[Shop guy]

Wish my rejects looked that good.

 

[TwoSkies57]

what are your thoughts on that tool Herb???


looks like it could be a handy lil ole thing

 

[Herb Stoops]

what are your thoughts on that tool Herb???


looks like it could be a handy lil ole thing

I really like it for cross cutting strips of veneer and small moldings. It is sharp as all get out,and seems to cut in a shearing motion rather than a scissor cut. you can shave off just a smidgen too. gives a finished cut nice and clean.

Herb

 

[TwoSkies57]

just might have to look into that thing......

thanks Herb!