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First use of Masur Birch

Blackswanwood

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This is the first time I have used Masur Birch veneer and I am pretty pleased with it.

It's gone really well with Cherry to make this jewellery box. The finish is my usual choice of hard wax over Peacock Oil.

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That's weird looking stuff.

I'd love to see a WIP from you one day, Robert, on making your banding/ stringing. It's that which makes your boxes look so striking, in my view.
 
That's stunning Robert. Another thumbs up for a WIP on how you set about this from me too.
 
Rezi":2d30z2eh said:
The Masur Birch looks really unusual, I like it. I'm sure I can see a few faces in it.
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Lovely wood and excellent use of it.

Definitely angel fish and a cat for me. :D
 
Excellent display of craftsmanship and precise control of fine details.
That burr veneer certainly merits its own place in memorable visions and the banding has enough presence to restrain within its own domain.
 
That's really nice Robert, whoever it's intended for is very lucky. :eusa-clap:
 
I'm a bit late saying it, but I'd like to agree with all the previous posts - it's gorgeous!
 
Thank you for all the kind comments.

The box is a gift for one of my team who gets married at the end of the month. She cried (happy tears) and hugged me when I gave it to her today which while nice was also a comedy moment as being hugged doesn’t come naturally to me!

To respond to the comments and questions …

I will happily post a WIP of the inlay process when I do the next one.

I use lap joints. The exposed end grain has a thickness of 3mm which matches the chamfers on the top and bottom of the box.

The external dimensions are 200 x 200 x 85mm. The sides are 13mm thick and the tray 6mm. I cut the lid at 24mm depth.

Thanks again for the kind comments.
 
Blackswanwood":1bjaduu4 said:
Thank you for all the kind comments.

The box is a gift for one of my team who gets married at the end of the month. She cried (happy tears) and hugged me when I gave it to her today which while nice was also a comedy moment as being hugged doesn’t come naturally to me!
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...and so she should do; it's a cracking box! I don't do hugs either :lol: - Rob
 
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