April 11, 201313 yr This started off as just a venture into the abnormal. After I innocently commented to my 1/2 bro., while hiking around his area of WY, that I wondered how those huge sage brushes would work up, he cut a large chunk of a trunk for me. This first picture is what I started with. Nasty stuff! After cleaning it up and slicing the trunk(s) into oysters, they were glued to a piece of 3/8" scrap plywood. Here is a quickie router planing jig. It worked quite well to level out the oysters. After planing, the voids between the oysters were filled with turquoise and epoxy. Then the piece was cut to the lengths for the sides of the box. Because I have a Shopsmith with a Jointech Saw Train and router table attached, change overs to allow table tilting for 45s is a royal PITA, I made a jig to allow 45s to be cut without all the hassle. It does a great job, too. Here are pics of the finished Oyster Box.The lid and bottom are mesquite. As is the top of the opened box.The tray is scrap walnut and the runners are pin oak.The box measures 8" wide by 6" deep and 6 3/4" high. The box sides measure 3/4" thick. The interior is flocked black.This was fun. I think the next one will be deer antler "oysters". Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
April 12, 201313 yr That's pretty cool Gene. I like the filler between the oysters. EAGLES MAY SOAR BUT WEASELS DON'T GET SUCKED INTO JET ENGINES!
April 12, 201313 yr That is absolutely gorgeous!!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
April 12, 201313 yr That is entirely too cool!! I love it. I had no idea how that was going to look or turn out but it is awesome. I love the entire look of it.and the jig it pretty neat also.Nice job and thanks so much for sharing it.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
April 12, 201313 yr Author Thanks guys, for you generous comments. This build was interesting, a learning experience and, most of all, FUN.John, isn't it an unwritten law that one must build a jig for each new project? Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
April 12, 201313 yr Gene, that is stunning, I love it. You are the master when it comes to resin inlays! How cool.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
April 12, 201313 yr How friggin cool is that. Very nice!Michael and Matthew Agate (Newfoundland Canada)Proud Supporter of The Patriot Woodworker and what this great site stands for!
April 12, 201313 yr Author Gotta brag a bit. The oyster box was selected one of the top 3 projects over on Lumberjocks. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
April 12, 201313 yr Author Thanks Greg.Dragon, I've made a few "buttons" for things like drawer pulls and box lids. I agree that they are stinky. But, not too hard to cut with a decent band saw blade. Now, getting them smooth, different story.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
April 15, 201313 yr The box looks fantastic! Like the patterns and the inlays, makes it very unique and attractive. Superb work on it Gene! Looking forward to the antler box.To know but not to do is not yet to know.WWW.SAWBLADE.COM
April 15, 201313 yr Author Thanks, Claude. It'll be a while, but I will get the antler one done.The oddball stuff is done when I'm bored or frustrated with other stuff. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
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