First inlay attempt

good skill building project. I should try that. I like inlay but don’t want to experiment on a big project.

-- Derek

Thanks, Derek. I had no plans when I started this but to try to inlay some strips. After I had done that, i just started trimming on my little bandsaw until I was left with what you see. It was then only a matter of drilling a hole and calling it a key chain :)

Play around… you never know what you’ll end up with.

-- The Dude abides...

a good beginning

‘from little acorns…........

this may turn into an awesome ride someday

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

I love this project, I’m going to have to follow your example and give inlays a try

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Looks great, very well done.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

We all have to start somewhere…and this is a great start. I still do lots of small projects to practice on…..practice is the only way to feel confident enough to use this technique on larger projects where the wood is expensive (or one of a kind) and you can’t afford to make big mistakes.

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!