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Jay MacDougall
05-20-2007, 9:25 PM
Forgive the poor pictures, a photographer I'm not. First time using purpleheart, can't say I'm a big fan of working with it, but I do like the result.
John Miliunas
05-20-2007, 9:55 PM
Absolutely gorgeous, Jay! Fantastic job with the inlay. And yeah, I agree that Purpleheart is not an easy wood to work with but, usually worth the effort. Great job. :) :cool:
Tom Cowie
05-20-2007, 10:23 PM
Hi Jay

I work with both of these woods and I must say that you have given me something to shoot for. Excellent job !!

Tom
Hans Braul
05-20-2007, 10:27 PM
Wow! fantastic use of contrasting woods and grain. Can you post bigger pictures? I would love to see more detail. How did you join the corners?

Hans
Jay MacDougall
05-20-2007, 10:43 PM
Everything you see is veneers, the top and sides are mitered with biscuits. I'll work on some better pictures. Thanks.
Jeffrey Makiel
05-21-2007, 6:33 AM
That's neat!
-Jeff :)
Jay MacDougall
05-22-2007, 1:42 PM
Here are some closer pics, thanks everyone.
glenn bradley
05-22-2007, 1:52 PM
That's a beauty. Well done.
Zahid Naqvi
05-22-2007, 2:47 PM
wow! what a great design and what great workmanship. The various woods really work well together.
Dennis Perry
05-22-2007, 3:38 PM
Hey Jay, very nice. I realy like the bird pulling the paper back on the box, again great piece.

Dennis
David Tiell
05-22-2007, 3:42 PM
That is some stunning work! Great job!
jason lambert
05-22-2007, 5:00 PM
Awesome job! Can you share how you finish them with me I am intrested in trying something like that but alwas have trouble getting that nice finish which you have seemed to master.
John Timberlake
05-22-2007, 5:22 PM
Really nice. Love the ribbon and the bird. Great quilted maple too.
Jay MacDougall
05-22-2007, 5:42 PM
Awesome job! Can you share how you finish them with me I am intrested in trying something like that but alwas have trouble getting that nice finish which you have seemed to master.

I keep the finish very simple, seal coat of shellac, tung oil blend, another coat of shellac and then lacquer. Then wet sanded and buffed with car polishing products to get the high gloss.
Tony Ward
05-22-2007, 8:19 PM
Jay

The closer views reveal your skilled craftsman's work, well done!
Dave Ray
05-22-2007, 8:53 PM
Jay, your crossing the line into "ART" Well done, thanks for the close up pic's.
Charles Wilson
05-22-2007, 10:04 PM
Really like the inlay. Pretty darn slick.

Regards,
Chuck