Popular Post gee-dub Posted January 1, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I don't do these often and due to that have never done more than one of a given type so this is a sort of first. These are for a Mother/Daughter for their Son/Brother. Walnut and Peruvian walnut are the materials. Thick black walnut stock is finger-jointed. The Peruvian walnut is carved for the top panels. The bodies will be rounded. As a first step the bulk of the materiel is removed at the bandsaw. This leaves me with something that looks like a prop from an original Star Trek episode. The sides are rounded vertically. This is the initial finish stage, still wet. The carved top seemed to reflect a point of light from one surface or another no matter how I tried to dodge it. The figure is continuous around the box. The bottoms will be permanently sealed in place and add a bit of interest at the shadow line. I should be able to post a dry fit tomorrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Where did the pattern carved on the lids come from ? How was it carved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Where did the pattern carved on the lids come from ? How was it carved? An over-sized blank is double-stick taped to a larger panel that is clamped to the bench. I start with a 3/8" round nose bit in a small router and make a random pattern of variable-depth grooves. I follow this with a 1/2" round nose to make the pattern even more random. I finish it up with a standard length 3/8" carving gouge and a couple of small palm gouges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Really neat looking. I’m glad you Don’t have to do them very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Photo #5 does resemble a ST-TOS shuttlecraft! Nice work, those carved panels add a lot of interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thats a real nice and unique design gee. I have done this type of project and it has a different feel to it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 11 hours ago, gee-dub said: I start with a 3/8" round nose bit in a small router and make a random pattern of variable-depth grooves. Beautiful work as usual @gee-dub, just curious, i saw an episode of Wordsmith Shop shop on PBS a couple of weeks ago where they did the same thing on the top with a router and different size bits, is that where your inspiration came from? i would like to try that some day it adds a different dimension that is a great looking effect, you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Short answer; yes. I don't get the TV show but, couldn't remember where I saw it As I recall it was just a couple of pages in the back of an issue; almost just mentioned in passing. It caught my eye and I always wanted to give it a go. I went looking at Woodsmith, Finewoodworking and others as I recalled seeing the technique in a magazine but, I never could find it. I had to fake it; I certainly didn't think it up . I have the Woodsmith online library but, could only find the 'scalloped' box top which is a different (and also fun looking) technique. There was also an angled lid for a dresser valet but, again a little different. I'm going to see if I can find the TV episode online. Maybe there is an easier way to do it . Either way, I would give it a try. It certainly adds an interesting element and I could see it as a door panel on a small wall hanging cabinet or other accent panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Sorry for the reason these are needed, but they are beautiful. Is it an ARS finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thanks everyone. I'll snap some completed pics as soon as the finish cures. Cooler weather seems to be slowing the cure time down a bit. Shellac sealer coat followed by a 1:1:1 blend of varnish, mineral spirits and BLO (so pretty much shop made ARS ) with a few drops of Transtint "Dark Walnut". I use just enough dye to maintain the walnut's color as these will be mantel pieces and exposed to sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 They look amazing gee-dub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Great work. Very eye catching. something about the shape along with the joinery makes you jsut wnat to keep looking at them. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Tough to get a good shot of these. The curved sides catch reflections of nearby objects and the ripples in the top are a challenge. This is about as good as I can get. In this case you can shoot the messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, gee-dub said: Tough to get a good shot of these. The curved sides catch reflections of nearby objects and the ripples in the top are a challenge. This is about as good as I can get. In this case you can shoot the messenger. Bounce your flash strait at the ceiling and down over the boxes it'll help a lot with the reflections. If you don't have an external flash a sheet of paper at a 45 degree angle or maybe your hand would do the same thing. Examples below. Pointed strait ahead angled strait up the camera in the example looks the same as the the one i used to take the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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