I’m going to try Marquetry. I bought a fret saw and blades from Lee Valley. Did some research and decided I needed a sawing donkey.
Here are some photos of my work process. It’s a simple build and all wood was from cutoffs from several old projects. These are the parts laid out on my bench. Some photos of the assembly. I used a level and an angle finder to set the top for the double bevel cuts. The screws in the top keep the magnets in the Klein level and angle finder in place.
Once I determine the correct bevel I’ll drill holes for dowels to lock in the angle. Searching on line I found this plan. I can’t make out some of the measurements so I used my own.
If anyone building one of these and needs the measurements I’ll post the measurements I used. No, that’s not me. The last three photos are from Fine Woodworking.
Nice little addition for the bench, looks like it will be useful. And the idea of the pin to set the angle will help out too. Something I have not ventured into. Well Done.
Welcome to marquetry. It is a rabbit hole I went down about twelve years ago and I’m still learning. My hat is off to you starting with this setup. It is one of the most difficult ways to cut marquetry but it is used by some of the best marqueteurs I know. The tilting table is interesting. Most of the people I know who cut this way either cut square to the surface in packet styles or establish the bevel by hand position. I wish you the best of luck with it and will always be around to help if you have questions I can answer.
The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
now james promise to show us whatever you do, good or bad, it's good education to know what a beginner goes through in the learning process. good luck with it. ill be watching.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Thanks Shipwright I will take you up on your generous offer.
Thanks Swift.
LBD. Thanks Sense I don’t have dog holes in my bench because I use it for larger drawers I’ll try to come up with something less intrusive.
Pottz HaHaHa. You made me laugh. I will post what ever I try. It’s seems I’ve been trying new things ever since I signed up here. Raised letter carving and Celtic knot carving now Marquetry. What’s happening to me?
