Project by DarrylJN | posted 06-28-2013 07:49 PM | 5997 views | 43 times favorited | 20 comments | ![]() |
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I searched for business card holders on LJ and came across a couple of designs that looked pretty cool so I thought I would give it a shot. This is made from Peruvian Walnut and White Ash and was simply glued together and finished with 4 to 5 coats of General Finishes High Performance Satin Polyacrylic. This will probably hold about 25 to 45 cards depending on the stock thickness. My business cards are pretty thick and I was able to get 30 comfortably in there.
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
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Bennie Woods
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#1 posted 06-29-2013 12:21 AM
Very neat design
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je_superfly
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#2 posted 06-29-2013 02:08 AM
Wow that’s pretty cool! I like the design of it as well. And now I know what I’ll be making tomorrow!
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DarrylJN
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#3 posted 06-29-2013 04:25 AM
Thanks! It’s a little decoISH but pretty cool. I kinda just had fun with it, my wife helped me glue it together in a way that she thought looked cool! I plan on making a few more for fun and will prolly give them to my bosses! :)
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
MyWayChipCarving
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#4 posted 06-29-2013 10:31 AM
Nice!
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TurnTurnTurn
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#5 posted 06-29-2013 01:53 PM
Great design, it is a very cool peice. Nice work and thx for sharing.
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NormG
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#6 posted 06-29-2013 04:53 PM
That is just really cool, nice work
-- Norman - I never never make a mistake, I just change the design.
Dusty56
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#7 posted 06-29-2013 05:39 PM
That came out great ! Nice color contrast between that sweet piece of Ash and the Peruvian Walnut : )
Really nice miters and end cuts. What blade did you use ?
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Tigarman
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#8 posted 06-29-2013 06:28 PM
You inspired me to make one for a friend that just got a promotion. I just made one out of Lacewood and Padauk.
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DarrylJN
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#9 posted 06-30-2013 09:40 AM
Hey Dusty56, I use Freud Diablo 50 tooth combination blades.
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
DarrylJN
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#10 posted 06-30-2013 09:41 AM
Thanks Tigarman! Please let me know if and when you post your project on LJ, I would love to check it out.
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
Dusty56
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#11 posted 06-30-2013 03:24 PM
I’m also a big supporter of the Freud blades, but those are great cuts from the Diablo line !
Thanks for the info : )
-- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain!
DarrylJN
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#12 posted 06-30-2013 06:12 PM
Dusty,
Yes, they are pretty good blades and I only pay like $35 for them on Amazon. I think my miter gauge also helps a lot with the accuracy. I use the Incra Miter 1000HD, it’s a pretty awesome gauge.
Miter Gauge:
http://www.amazon.com/INCRA-Miter1000-HD-Miter-Gauge/dp/B001RCTTGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372615814&sr=8-1&keywords=incra+miter
Freud Blade:
http://www.amazon.com/D1050X-Diablo-50-tooth-Combination-PermaShield/dp/B00008WQ2Z/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1372615923&sr=1-2&keywords=freud+50+tooth
-Darryl
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
DarrylJN
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#13 posted 06-30-2013 06:18 PM
Dusty,
One more thing… I also use the Freud Blades on my miter saw which i generally use for quick cuts and stuff like crown molding, etc.. Those blades work really well for the miter saw too!
Miter Saw Blade:
http://www.amazon.com/Freud-D1244X-12-Inch-General-Purpose/dp/B00008WQ33/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1372616259&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=freud+12+inch
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
Dusty56
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#14 posted 06-30-2013 09:24 PM
I also have two different Incra miter gauges…one I bought, the more expensive one (like yours) came free for buying an old Craftsman tablesaw for $20.00 !!
Sometimes I feel bad for folks that don’t know what they’re selling…..
....but I get over it : )
Thanks for going out of your way to provide those links for me / us.
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DarrylJN
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#15 posted 06-30-2013 10:14 PM
Yeah! That Incra miter HD has been a real lifesaver and makes cuts so much easier to do with much less setup time. I can’t believe you got that for free, that’s pretty awesome! I never get lucky like that!
-- Darryl ~ Waxhaw, NC
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