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Pushing the lit'l saw to it's limits...
By now most of you know the whole saga of my dead scroll saw...but I just can't quit so I have been pushing my lit'l saw to it's limits these days trying to get some projects finished. Overall, I have to admit, for the cost/size of the lit'l guy he performs pretty well...but it does take about twice as long and adds some time to the sanding/finishing. But hey, atleast I still getta make some sawdust!!!
As mentioned in my earlier posts, I did some research and came across some great reads/inspiration (couple books by Tony Lydgate – “The Art of Making Small Wood Boxes” and “The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes” – which include boxes by Mr. Lydgate and various other artists.). Here is one box from that book.
The first one is inspired from ‘Marquetry Boxes’ by T. Breeze VerDant – once again another modified design and created using a scroll saw versus a band saw. In his design he creates beautiful marquetry lids, one technique I have not yet tried. So to add a little flair to the Black Walnut I decided to add some dots…imagine that! The lid/box uses brass pins, however I think I will choose to use dowel pins in the future. Woods used are Aspen, Black Walnut & Leopardwood. Dimensions – 8-1/4” x 3”, 2” Deep
My version of Oval Spinner Box was inspired from magazine “Weekend Woodworking – Easy-to-Build Boxes, Frames & Accessories” in which they showed how to create an ‘oval jewelry box’. However, once again the plans called for other woodworking tools so I modified the pattern to be created on the scroll saw. The individual lids pivot for easy access to the two separate compartments. Woods used are Black Walnut & Yellowheart. Dimensions – 6” x 4”, 1-3/4” Deep
The last one is my Tribal Turtle Box which is one of my own designs. This a modified design from an original wall sculpture I created which was based on tribal tattoo clip art, so I decided to see how a box would turn out. The box was a challenge trying to match up all the small overlaid pieces of the turtle for the lid, but overall I am happy how it turned out. Once again I used the ‘touch and turn’ method for the lid, which swivels at the head. Woods used are Butternut, Cherry & Leopardwood. Dimensions – 5-1/4” x 5-3/4”, 2” Deep
As always, all advise, criticisms and comments are welcomed!
As mentioned in my earlier posts, I did some research and came across some great reads/inspiration (couple books by Tony Lydgate – “The Art of Making Small Wood Boxes” and “The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes” – which include boxes by Mr. Lydgate and various other artists.). Here is one box from that book.
The first one is inspired from ‘Marquetry Boxes’ by T. Breeze VerDant – once again another modified design and created using a scroll saw versus a band saw. In his design he creates beautiful marquetry lids, one technique I have not yet tried. So to add a little flair to the Black Walnut I decided to add some dots…imagine that! The lid/box uses brass pins, however I think I will choose to use dowel pins in the future. Woods used are Aspen, Black Walnut & Leopardwood. Dimensions – 8-1/4” x 3”, 2” Deep
My version of Oval Spinner Box was inspired from magazine “Weekend Woodworking – Easy-to-Build Boxes, Frames & Accessories” in which they showed how to create an ‘oval jewelry box’. However, once again the plans called for other woodworking tools so I modified the pattern to be created on the scroll saw. The individual lids pivot for easy access to the two separate compartments. Woods used are Black Walnut & Yellowheart. Dimensions – 6” x 4”, 1-3/4” Deep
The last one is my Tribal Turtle Box which is one of my own designs. This a modified design from an original wall sculpture I created which was based on tribal tattoo clip art, so I decided to see how a box would turn out. The box was a challenge trying to match up all the small overlaid pieces of the turtle for the lid, but overall I am happy how it turned out. Once again I used the ‘touch and turn’ method for the lid, which swivels at the head. Woods used are Butternut, Cherry & Leopardwood. Dimensions – 5-1/4” x 5-3/4”, 2” Deep
As always, all advise, criticisms and comments are welcomed!
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