I think it is a challenge to make these things and also a surprise when I turn down to a different wood. I can't plan a design I just to go with what I have. I laugh sometimes and sometimes something special happens. Of course there are some that end up in my waste bin too. (You won't see pictures of them)

Edited July 11, 20188 yr by Ron Altier

Sweet!

 

I really like the designs that are created by doing right angle glue-ups with thin scraps. Always something unique appears out of the block!

 

 

Ron how about giving us some pics of the glue up procedure? You have really stepped up your act.

glue up procedure

 

I mainly go by color and grain contrast. I match up what I think looks good out of the available pieces. I glue the larger pieces and then square them on on the table saw. I use clamps to hold them to the miter. Too close for my fingers. Then I lay what I have on my table and look at the possible combinations. Then I go back to step one and assemble more. Sometimes I push them aside and do other things and when I return, other ideas pop in. Keeping things straight, Color perception , clean cuts, keeping everything square for good glue ups is the key.  The biggest thing of all............you must enjoy what you do.