Tiger Box

[gkas]

I wanted something a little different for Valentine's Day. My wife loves anything to do with cats, so I found a nice tiger on Design & Make. To be a little different, I inlaid the 3D into the box lid. I wanted a little contrast. I carved the tiger first (second and third) until I got exactly the profile I wanted. Then I test cut the female until the fit was correct. I found that I should keep the female section much shallow than I thought, since the outside of the model had a noticeable taper. I finally selected a depth of 0.02". Nice fit. The only problem is that the tiger has great whiskers. Somehow a little length disappeared on mine.... All in all I learned a lot and I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

The best part is that the wife loves it, which is all that matters.

[nicksilva]

great job! it would have been ideal if you'd done it in 'tigerwood'.
cheers!

[scottp55]

" I carved the tiger first (second and third)"

GREAT job Gerry!!
Those whiskers were little rascals!
Experience IS the best teacher...Bet you're glad you made the male completely before easing up on the female:)

Wonderful Job.....AND she Loved it!!
Mission Accomplished
Congrats!
scott

[woody53]

That's a great piece Gerry . I bet she loved it. I bet those whiskers were hard to keep on. Awesome.

Dave

[jay pieper]

Nice job I like the out come of the carve. Looks like it all came out for you.
Plus you are 100% correct---Happy wife = Happy life. You always have to
keep the better have smiling.