Christmas Present

[Patty]

Oh, I don't think that will be too much of a problem, Brian.  

[Larry]

Beautiful work Brian.  Shows both artist and a fine craftsman.

Thanks for putting the sequence together on the marquetry.  Never heard of the sand shading before.

[isawlogs]

 When it comes to craftmenship ....theres never enough pictures of the making of .... I tip my hat to you  Sir Brian , great looking piece and I'm sure Patty will have a wonderful time filling it up ....and..... showing it off....
Patty ...  I would like to see a pic of it closed if its not asking to much ...

[CHARLIE]

Brian, do you use all hand tools and no electric powered tools?  I found the way you resaw quite interesting. Did you make that Resaw or is it something you purchased. I've never seen anything like it.  I'm impressed with your marquetry too. I'd be afraid to attemped it.

[inspectorwoody]

Very nice work Brian. The rose is awesome!

[Brian_Bailey]

Thanks everyone for all the nice compliments.

Charlie,  
I use both hand and power tools.
I like to use hand tools when I can and pretend I'm back in the 18th century.
But, reality sets in fast and out come the power tools  .

I made the resaw from plans. I can only resaw up to 6" on my shop bandsaw. I've considered adding a riser block to it but so far haven't.
I've used my woodmizer to resaw at times but for small amounts its easier to go the aerobic method.
That hand resaw is really sweet to use and it is fast, I'm glad I made it.

In re: to the Marquetry.  I was always of the opinion that it would take years of practice.
Not so! I'm proof of it.
The rose for Patty's cabinet was my 2nd attempt at it.
The first one turned out good too!
There are several good books on the market that tell just how to go about it.

[Patty]

Here is the photos of the jewelry box all closed up.

[SwampDonkey]

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