Veneered keepsake box (why i like my bandsaw)

[Christopher Charles]

Howdy,

Here's a keepsake box for a relative who's having some health issues (getting better fortunately).

Shop cut veneers (sycamore, holly, cherry, mahogany, ebony) used for the top, walnut and maple box. Shellac and wax finish.

Thanks for looking,
C

[Terry Beadle]

That's some very fine work. Excellent !

[Jim Rimmer]

Really nice work.

[Mike Henderson]

Very nice work, impressive.

Mike

[Christopher Charles]

Thanks all. Should note that I found Craig Vandal Steven's book really helpful for sorting out the double bevel marquetry:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Fine-Art-M...ords=marquetry

Perhaps the best tip was how to angle the drill bit when drilling pilot holes so that the hole is left in the waste for both the insert piece and background.

[Andrew Hughes]

Nice box Christopher,I really need to do more marquetry,Thanks for the inspiration. Do you mind if i ask how long have you had your aggazzani and how do you like it?

[John Michaels]

I like it!!

[Christopher Charles]

I've had it since 2008 and would very seriously consider the same purchase again even though big bandsaws have become all the rage. In other words no regrets at all.

C

[Andrew Hughes]

Thanks for the reply Christopher,I too have a aggazzani saw i am still using the 1'' woodmaster blade.Thinking of getting something for back up with more tpi.Have you any suggestions on blades you like or should i call Jesse?

[Christopher Charles]

I've used several blades and use 1/2" lenox bimetal 3 tpi for nearly everything except cutting veneer w/ the 1". Best place was called woodcraft blades (i think) in north carolina.

Glad to hear you also like your ag

C

[Christopher Charles]

Just checked and its woodcraft bands.. I got 3 for around $100, which was almost 1/2 elsewhere and about thr same price as woodslicers. I found the woodslicers good but only for v short periods.

C