Knife block

**Artesano** · 13th October 2010, 11:59 PM

Hi folks - it's over!

Thanks to all of you who ' ve answered all the daft questions I' ve been asking on the forums

. Another good advise I got ,was to start with something simple - but there's no fun in that

, so to make the learning curve harder , for my first try I designed a piece that features:

-bent laminated ply - veneered with UF resin in the same mould

-irregular shape to drive me crazy

- had to hammer veneer the top with hide glue(many thanks to WW here

)

-dyed ash veneer - first try , too
- bone inlay

epoxy for that
-and finaly , that fine sapele border , the rebate made with sort of scratch stok I made from broken Japanese saw blade , as I didn't trust the router for this job

...Man , did I have fun!

**artme** · 14th October 2010, 07:08 AM

Artesano that is absolutely STUNNING!!

**Rattrap** · 14th October 2010, 08:19 AM

I have to fully agree with artme, that truely is stunning. You've created a real piece of art. Well done Artesano.

**NCArcher** · 14th October 2010, 08:29 AM

Beautiful Job

I hope you have some quality Japanese knives to put in it.

**Pops** · 14th October 2010, 08:47 AM

Hi Artesano,

What they said, top job. Love those fish, just fantastic.

OK, so what next? I can't wait.

Cheers
Pops

**Artesano** · 14th October 2010, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Beautiful Job

I hope you have some quality Japanese knives to put in it.

That was the idea - unfortunately , there's trouble coming my way

- and the knives will have to wait...Thanks for the comments - here's a close-up of the most complicated koi-fish:

**elderly** · 16th October 2010, 05:06 PM

Fantastic craftsmanship I really love it.

**swallow** · 17th October 2010, 10:07 AM

Whats the koi inlay made of? Very nice work BTW.

**Artesano** · 17th October 2010, 08:17 PM

Bone. I did the marquetry first , with pieces of thick paper where the bone was to go , then glued the marquetry panel to the substrate , and after the glue was dry , removed the paper and inlaid the bone

- have to think of some other way to do it

**Birdie** · 22nd October 2010, 07:36 AM

Artesano
You #### me, WWOOOW what a great job, I love it,How long did it take to make it?
I have been thinking that I would like to try and do a small job but been to chicken to start one, but you have inspired me a lot.
Great work mate.

**ckngumbo** · 22nd October 2010, 08:58 AM

Incredible work there! I'm inspired.

**Artesano** · 22nd October 2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Birdie

Artesano
You #### me, WWOOOW what a great job, I love it,How long did it take to make it?
I have been thinking that I would like to try and do a small job but been to chicken to start one, but you have inspired me a lot.
Great work mate.

Thanks - gve it a try , it's a great fun

- and while you make it , new ideas come , you have to look for answers for questions you had never asked

,do some research...it's been a great learning experience. Can't say how long did it take , as I have a day job , and been making it in my time off - but to cut the bone for the inlays took 4 evenings....er , until well after midnight ,that is

**mic-d** · 23rd October 2010, 08:54 AM

Hi Artesano, that is a beautiful knife block. Awesome!

Cheers
Michael

**bookend** · 23rd October 2010, 07:19 PM

Gorgeous work. For a first attempt, I am in awe!

**Pumpkin** · 30th October 2010, 05:23 PM

That is stunning. Beautiful design, superbly executed. Congratulations!

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