
We needed six pieces of radius tulipwood inlays for this project. They were going to cost around $1200.00 to get them. There was a 100 piece minimum of each radius. So I spent about four hours and made my own.


See the wolf? Didn’t see it until I was all done, it just kind of happened.

Thanks for looking and have fun woodworking!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

















10 comments so far
bigike
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#1 posted 849 days ago
holly $#!+, that is the funniest thing. I never saw anything like that. Very nice work!
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 849 days ago
Cool job Les, supper work very well done.
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lightweightladylefty
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#3 posted 849 days ago
Les,
So does that mean we could hire you to make radius inlay for us for just a fraction of the cost? Never mind, we couldn’t afford it anyway!
But your work is always gorgeous. Can’t wait until you post close-ups of this one finished.
Thanks again for sharing.
L/W
P.S. Can you find the bear? According to hubby, it’s top of last photo. You’ve got a whole zoo in there!
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mahadevwood
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#4 posted 849 days ago
wow it’s amazing , i see the wolf clearly this is nature’s gift
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Kent Shepherd
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#5 posted 849 days ago
Looks great. I’d like to see more detail on how you did it. I’m always looking for fresh ideas.
Thanks for sharing.
Your work is all fantastic
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SPalm
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#6 posted 849 days ago
Dang Les, you are inspirational.
That is truly fine work.
Steve
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DaytonB
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#7 posted 849 days ago
Impressive but, considering the source, not surprising
You are an amazing and inspiring guy Les. I’m glade to know ya
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#8 posted 849 days ago
Very beautiful work, Les! I enjoy seeing this type of work and I also find it very inspirational.
Sheila
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Critterman
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#9 posted 849 days ago
Hey Les, long time. Another great project…love the wolf…you did that on purpose right? LOL Like they say always cheaper to do it yourself, if you can, and you always can. Wish I had a fraction of your skill.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
Les Hastings
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#10 posted 849 days ago
Thanks everyone!
Been really busy, haven’t had much time to post things lately.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
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