Bear Box Intarsia--A WIP

[wdkits1]

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.

[chips]

 Looking forward to that. Intarsia is something I haven't tried yet but can imagine this will be quite a complicated project.

[Russ C]

Definitely keep us updated on the progress with pictures if you can. I would really like to see how it goes.     

[daneklund]

That should be a great project.  Enjoy the process and looking forward to the photos.

[Intarsia92]

That Bear design will make a beautiful cover for a Box; I'm sure it will turn out as beautiful as your other boxes.

[KENINLEX]

By all means keep us posted. I looked at some of your kits, what a way for someone new to get started. when I did Judy's Blue Herion it was getting the wood together that was really hard.
Thanks
Ken

[wdkits1]

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.com/buffalo-box-intarsia-a-work-in-progress/

On to the pattern for the Bear Box

[wdkits1]

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.

[chips]

 Thanks for sharing your step by step pictures of the Buffalo Box. Really amazing work.

[shissta]

Can't wait to see the finished project.  I have never tried intarsia but am interested in the process.

[Dawie]

Looks great so far thanks for the step by step update. How far are you now?
David

[sp_343]

This is going to be AWESOME!  I like your website also...just when I think I have this woodworking thing down...then I see that PinWheel table and noticed that I have alot of growing left to do.

I might buy one of your kits for Intarsia.  I have always wanted to try it...and your kit might be my foot in the door.

Thanks for the pics...keep them coming.  I can't wait to see the final product.

[wdkits1]

Thanks sp 343
I posted a later thread that has the pics of the finished box, but here are a couple more

[northie66]

This box is so awesome. I wish I could afford it!  I really like this and the animals in the woods thing.

[Barry]

I went to your website to see how you constructed the "buffalo box".  Wow!  Thanks for all the tips and the pictures of each step really help.  I  love the accent strip, I don't know why I hadn't thought to route out a  channel for the accent wood.  You do some amazing work.

Barry