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One of the first few projects that I posted on Lumberjocks when I joined back in 2010 was a new desk I had made for my office. I was very pleased with the router marquetry I had done on the doors at the time and in all fairness I still like them but the challenge was there to use my improved marquetry skills and tools to do a little upgrading….................... I do love a challenge.

I got the new ones hung a couple of days ago and thought I'd post them as a project on their own. There are two more copies of this marquetry as it was cut in piece by piece in four layer packets but as they are being treated differently I'll post them separately in a few days when they're done.

The marquetry is of course all cut on the chevalet, the glue is of course all hot hide and the finish is of course French polish. The last photo is the shot of my boat Friendship and since that's me at the helm, I guess these are self portraits (at a distance).

There's not much story here except for the saga of my marquetry adventure of the last couple of years so I'll leave it at that. If you are interested in the production of this piece I did a blog on it here.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul

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Wow!!...really beautiful marquetry…impressive. Like all your marquetry it is just amazing…
 

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Love that! I like the subject matter too. Wishing I lived closer to the coast and boats and boat builders…
 

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Paul,
That is so nice. You are da man.
I can not imagine the patience to do that.

Steve
 

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That is some amazing work. The detail and skill….!!!!
 

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Thanks all for the kind words.

Patrice, Thanks but I have to improve on my trees and mountains. :)

Paul, You're always welcome at the chevy clubhouse anyway but it's more fun if you have one. You could do really nice things with one with your talent.

Jim, I have given some thought to re-doing the top but I really like the four way spaulted maple match that I did the first time so I don't think I'll be changing it.

Ken, Yes it is but it was an uphill par three so I didn't get to see it. :-(

Steve, More stubborn than patient I'd say.

Thanks again everyone, it is appreciated.
 

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wow…nothing else needs to be said….
 

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It is very nice to see a sailor make a picture that looks like a real sailboat sailing. All the sheets are right and sail trim is a-one. Well done Sir.
 

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those are a beautiful upgrade to the dek, very inspiring paul, i have just started on my desk, i dont have any commitments so my time is now mine, and i shall do a desk grizzman style, and it shall be my next posting, as i want number 100 to be special for me….your desk is a beauty…
 

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It looks real from here! Looks very natural. Ver well executed. Job well done indeed.
 

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Late to the party here Paul, but I must say this turned out great, and I am sure you are pleased with it.

The rigging is especially fine. Masterful work as usual!
 
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