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Hi everyone
This is the subject photo of my next commissioned intarsia box for a client in Big Canoe Ga . I will be posting a step by step WIP for those interested in seeing this project come to life. Should be a fun project--stay tuned.

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Mike
www.midlothianwoodworks.com
"why buy it when you can build it"
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That looks like an interesting one for sure Mike. Have you developed a wood list yet for the different colors?

I'm looking at those dead trees in the back ground and thinking that a Blue Stain Beatle Kill might be a good choice. I've got a good supply out here if you're of the same mind and don't have a source. The Pine Bark Beatles have really been busy out here and theres lots to go around.

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Frank
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Hi Frank
As of yet I have not done the wood list except that I will be using Wenge for the bear. The photo depicts a grizzly bear and with a few modifications I will transform it into a black bear. ( Bigger ears and no back hump). I am not sure if I will be adding the dead trees as of yet but will keep you in mind if I do need to use blue pine. Thanks

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Mike
www.midlothianwoodworks.com
"why buy it when you can build it"
My Blog
http://midlothianwoodworks.wordpress.com/

Hi

Hey Mike,
You definitely have MY attention, sir. I will check back daily for wip activity.
Thank you sooo much for joining and participating in our little community.

Don

I second Don's post.

Haave a great day.

I got the box glued up and the lid cut off yesterday. The box measures 7" x 9" x 3.5 " and is made from some beautiful Fishtail Oak with a Wenge accent strip. I have applied one coat of satin wipe on poly with at least 2 more coats to be applied to make the grain pop.







To see all of the steps necessary to get the box to this point visit my blog at:
http://midlothianwoodworks.wordpress.co ... -progress/

On to the pattern for the Bear Box

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Mike
www.midlothianwoodworks.com
"why buy it when you can build it"
My Blog
http://midlothianwoodworks.wordpress.com/

Hey Mike .... I've seen a lot of WIP posts but this one of the buffalo boxes was so very thorough and intriguing, I have to say it is the best I've seen. You are truly a great craftsman/artisan. Can't wait to see the bear Box!
Don

WOW that's a stunning box Mike. I love the oak you used.

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Frank
WWACOAUX#1
"I love the smell of Sawdust in the morning, it smells like, victory."
WWA'ers I've met: Popeye, Ed Avery, Stephen Wolf, Rockfish, Rodedon

Here is the first draft of the pattern that I will use for the Bear Box Intarsia.



The outside dimensions are 6" x 8" and is made to fit into the lid of the box. I used Office Word to do the ovals but hand drew the bear and all the details . I'm sure that I will modify a few things as I go but for now it is a good starting point.
On to the fun part.

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Mike
www.midlothianwoodworks.com
"why buy it when you can build it"
My Blog
http://midlothianwoodworks.wordpress.com/