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Trying to use up a few scraps, I made a couple bookmarks. One is black walnut with wenge and the other is cherry and bloodwood. The purpose of the slots in the cherry one was so it could slip over a page like a paperclip. However, in hindsight, I would make the grooves wider next time to avoid pinching the paper.
Finished with a coat of shellac and a couple coats of deft lacquer.
Completed 9-2010.
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I made a second batch of bookmarks from black walnut, wenge, macassar ebony, cherry, and maple. Finished with lacquer.
Completed 12-2010.
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sras
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#1 posted 1310 days ago
These look really nice! How thin does a strip of wood need to be to work as a bookmark? Can you get by with 1/16” or does it need to be thinner?
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zombeerose
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#2 posted 1310 days ago
I made mine with 1/16” stock and they work just fine. Other dimensions include 5 1/2” long, 1” wide, and the top is 1/4” thick.
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Monty Queen
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#3 posted 1310 days ago
Nice looking book marks. One day i want to make my wife a few of them
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Geedubs
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#4 posted 1310 days ago
Very nice. A project worth thinking about.
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#5 posted 1310 days ago
Great lookin bookmarks. I added to my favorites so I can make some one of these days.
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Chip
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#6 posted 1310 days ago
More unique work Zombee. Love ‘em, especially the three prong one.
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#7 posted 1310 days ago
Very nice, a great use of scraps and one I plan to try. Thanks for posting.
CtL
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lazar
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#8 posted 1310 days ago
Nice looking book marks.
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SgtSnafu
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#9 posted 1309 days ago
Well done ! Great use for extra material…
Thanks for sharing
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