Wfd55 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I am making a decorative box for someone. First time trying inlay on a project. I am not sure if this is good enough to keep on. Please blow up the picture and give me honest opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Looks good to me.. In the end, only you can decide if the work is up to your standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Looks good, a little hard to tell if there is issues as it is a small picture! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 It looks very nice to me. I say use it! I made some boxes for my grandchildren for Christmas last year. My boxes are more rustic looking (five boxes out of one large plank) and I use the scrollsaw for the inlay so, I think yours is much neater in looks. I like the darker color on yours because it stands out more but, it is all a matter of opinion. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 You're done with that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wfd55 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Not really. One of the issues was that i used epoxy to set the inlay and you could see it around all the edges. you can't really see it in the pic though. So i redid that piece and am trying to decide if I should have another go at the inlay. This is the top which i am very happy with. Also any advice on finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 That one looks great as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Please blow up the picture and give me honest opinions. Better watch what you ask for here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Seems like Boatworks does a good bit of finishing over epoxy. Best I can remember he just uses a quality poly or varnish. The inlay work looks good to me. That kind of work is frustrating because you see every tiny thing. Get an unbiased, unrelated person to take a look, not an in depth study, and see what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioninwood Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 People really appreciate things that are handmade. That kinda time and attention put into a gift these days is wonderful and rare. What you have done looks great. miw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Its a good ideavto use colored epoxy that will either blend with or compliment the inlay. It is nearly impossible to keep if from showing at the edges. A sharp card scraper does a great job of leveling it. And your work looks pretty darn good to me! Take some pride in that accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wfd55 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you guys for the words of encouragement. Every project I take on I try to master a new skill. The mistake I made on the first go was i tried to mix maple saw dust with epoxy so the lines would blend. The result was a weird colored line around it that was not quite smooth. When i showed it to my wife she was not impressed. That is why i came here to see what you guys thought whether or not i should give it another go. I figured the worst case scenario I add it to the scrap pile. This time I glued the inlay in and will fill any gaps with walnut colored fill I will post the results soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 On the compass rose (or whatever that design is called), I like that you have the grain direction running out to the points. Subtle, but gave added depth to it. I've had no experience finishing over epoxy: I usually just use a CA finish when I use epoxy as the glue. On a flat piece, I have no idea how you would get a good finish from CA. I think they both look fine, though. I remember Marc saying he knifed a line (rocking horse) when he wanted a finish to remain in an area... if I remember rightly he was talking about a stain instead of a protective coating, but I'd say you already have that with the inlay. Whatever you use, I'd go carefully (but not quite slowly) over the inlay area and watch for bleed... but that's about as much worry as I'd pay attention. (then again, I haven't done any inlay... so take my advice with a grain of salt.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wfd55 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 As Promised now all that is left is cleaning it and putting some finish on it. Again thank you guys for the encouragement I am pretty happy with it and glad i gave it another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 They look great to me. When I look at other's work I appreciate tiny imperfections because they tell me it was hand made. Wish I could see my own work that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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