Junk Box CJB

Very nice box. there is always a good use for cutoffs and scraps. How tall is it?

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Nice! I like how you ‘framed’ the cypress with the bloodwood. How did you cut the slot around the cypress for the bloodwood inlay?

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Very nicely done

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Sweet looking box : )

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gfadvm,
The inlay was cut in with a dremel (since it was soft wood) with a mini router attachment and guide. I set the depth for 1/8th inch and cut the channels out. I used a chisel to square the corners and inserted the 1/8th inch strips I had on hand. I mitered the corners to flow with the box corners. Glued and clamped them in, and after an hour used a plate scraper to remove the access. (being careful not to gouge the much softer juniper and cypress.
Jeff

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Jeff, Thanks for the reply.

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great job and beautiful wood.

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I like it. Nothing fancy, but good solid workmanship. You let the wood grain do all the talking.