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• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #10: The Last LITTLE Intarsia - 08-21-2013 07:08 PM | 4 comments

  In order to make this custom box unique and personal, the client asked that a few things be added...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #9: The Kitty - 08-19-2013 01:12 AM | 3 comments

  For the Intarsia kitty, I will be using 3/8” holly for the white sections and to achieve th...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #8: The Fun Stuff - 08-18-2013 05:43 PM | 2 comments

  One of the techniques that I use for small intarsia is using pieces that I segment from one large...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #7: The Intarsia Begins - 08-18-2013 12:01 PM | 1 comment

  OK so the box is done and ready to do the inlay work. The top of the lid was made to allow 1/4...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #6: The Pattern - 08-17-2013 11:05 PM | 0 comments

  Here are the steps I use to create the pattern for the Intarsia.I start by printing a color copy ...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #5: The Hinges - 08-17-2013 09:57 PM | 0 comments

  The final step in the construction of the box is installing the hinges. For this job I have put t...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #4: Separating the Lid - 08-17-2013 12:13 PM | 1 comment

  This step is pretty straightforward but having the bandsaw set at exactly 90 degrees is very impo...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #3: The Glue-Up - 08-16-2013 11:26 PM | 0 comments

  Over to the miter saw where all of the box side components are mitered to the proper length. ...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #2: The Box - 08-16-2013 07:09 PM | 2 comments

  Before I do any Intarsia for this project I first have to make the box. I chose a beautiful piece...

• Custom Intarsia Keepsake Box #1: The Subject - 08-16-2013 06:08 PM | 3 comments

  Hi EveryoneA few of you have expressed interest in seeing how I create the small Intarsia that I ...

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