A box full of firsts

[WDHTRIM]

well i finally did it i tried all those things ive been afraid to or didnt have time to do (exotic wood, inlay,grain "popping")tell me what you think

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[ptt49er]

That looks great!

I'd love to see some pics of it in the sun and some more detailed pics of the drawers ;-) (not that I need ideas or anything)

 

[WDHTRIM]

it is still very rough ill rub it out tomorrow the whole box is spalted curly or tiger maple (not sure)inclidine the drawers. shop made 1/64th purple heart neneer face then 3/32 holy inlay for stripes. and the handles are mortised onto the ceter peice of holly so there are no fastners.that was fun.i died the curl black and then used a deep mahogany glazed followed by 4(so far) caots of laquer. ill rub it out tomorrow and hope as is well.:dontknow:

 

[WDHTRIM]

btw does anyone know if the laquer will stop the purpling process?:eusa_thin or will it continue to darken with time?:icon_scra

 

[LeftyTom]

I like it, Walt. :icon_thum

 

[PChristy]

Nice job Walt:icon_thum I am no expert but I think that the purple heart will continue to darken - hope someone with more expertise will chime in on this

 

[Trent Mason]

I think it turned out great Walt. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap Not sure how to answer your finishing question but I'm sure someone will chime in. :icon_thum

It feels good to try a bunch of firsts and see it come together so nicely doesn't it? Great job! :wink_smil

 

[TedAS]

Walt

Great job! Do you have any pics that show off the curl?

Ted

 

[WDHTRIM]

HERE ARE SOME MORE PICS SORRY ABOUTTHE POOR QUALITY I TOOK THEM WITH MY PHONE IN THE SPRAY BOOTH

SEE THE TINY MORTISE AND TENON?

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HERE IS THE BEST SHOT I HAVE OF THE CURL PICS JUST DONT DO IT JUSTICE

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HERE I S GOOD SHOT OF THE LUMBER IM WORKING WITH FOR MY NEXT PROJECT AN ELECTRIC SOLID BODY GUITAR ILL RESAW THIS FOR THE FACE HAVE PICS THE EVENING

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[sapwood]

Looking good, Walt :icon_thum
No worries about the purpleheart. In my experience, it maintains color or darkens a little.

Roger