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Post by Hommer Woods on Jul 5, 2019 20:09:11 GMT
This box is carved from 3/4 inch Oak. The top is covered with 8 layers of veneer alternating Maple and Walnut. A shell is 3D carved into the top using a file Vectric supplied with their software. Pretty happy with the result. |
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Post by kevin on Jul 6, 2019 3:39:26 GMT
That is beautiful!
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jul 6, 2019 17:08:08 GMT
That is really something else! Congrats on a great project.
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Post by S. Ronin McGowan on Jul 6, 2019 17:52:26 GMT
I can only hope that someday I can accomplish something that looks as good as this
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Post by Bruce on Jul 6, 2019 19:24:47 GMT
Stephen, you are the Fancy Box King! Really looks great. And another great idea to layer veneers with relief carving. Excellent!
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hans
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Post by hans on Jul 10, 2019 1:48:48 GMT
Very nice. Very. And inspiring.
What glue did you use for stacking the veneers? Any special clamping process?
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Post by Hommer Woods on Jul 10, 2019 9:00:08 GMT
Very nice. Very. And inspiring. What glue did you use for stacking the veneers? Any special clamping process? Thank you. I use Titebond II glue. I glue up quite a few layered items for boxes and other small projects so I created the glue up jig in the attached picture. I covered it with packing tape to avoid having to use wax paper or anything. Works pretty well. With veneer in particular I try to get just enough glue on it to cover the surface but not create much squeeze out other wise it gets really messy. Also when gluing up a lot of layers like this I find doing 3 at a time and letting them set up long enough to not slide around when adding more is also helpful. Attachments:
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Post by Hommer Woods on Jul 11, 2019 13:34:45 GMT
Did the carving on this box in 1/8th Maple over 1/8th Walnut. |
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Post by VGCustomShop on Jul 17, 2019 11:48:13 GMT
Awesome Mr. Woods!
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Post by ricko on Jul 17, 2019 13:28:48 GMT
Always great work and creativity
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matteop9
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Post by matteop9 on Jul 22, 2019 17:36:28 GMT
I am new, so mostly use Easel, but to do this what kind of program do I need?! the flower box would make an amazing family heirloom for my daughter. Is that a picture you found? or did you design it yourself??
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Post by Hommer Woods on Jul 22, 2019 17:52:15 GMT
I am new, so mostly use Easel, but to do this what kind of program do I need?! the flower box would make an amazing family heirloom for my daughter. Is that a picture you found? or did you design it yourself?? I use Vcarve Desktop from Vectric. The image of the Lilies is a free 3D file they include with that application. There are also a lot of images available for sale through them too. www.vectric.com/ |
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