Jillian & Jason

[Rcnewcomb]

Work in progress photos. Project is 10x10x0.5 birch using a 60 degree V bit with and end mill for area clearance and profile cutout. 90 to 120 IPM @ 14K. About 90 minutes total machine time.

[sluggo]

I love seeing the creativity of both beginner and experienced users on this forum! I'm sure that is a gift that will be cherished. Nice job and thanks for sharing!

Charlie

[dwilli9013]

very nice. Thanks for sharing. What does the text mean translated?

[mtylerfl]

That is a beautiful plaque! I like the way the finish adds contrast to the detail too.

[Rcnewcomb]

What does the text mean translated?

一個嶄新的家
It literally translates to “A Brand New Family”.

[Rcnewcomb]

Started finishing with a blond shellac in a 2 lb cut. I used to use lacquer but since I started French Polishing guitars I prefer the simplicity and safety of shellac.

[Rcnewcomb]

After a few more coats of shellac

[dwilli9013]

Very Nice I am sure they will cherish this. Thanks for sharing.

[scottp55]

Randall,
Is it just the pics, or did each subsequent coat make that heartwood(I liked the placement) more homogeneous?
Was glazing done to get the uniformity?
They're going to LOVE it:)
scott

[Rcnewcomb]

The glazing was to add contract to the carved areas
Birch is fairly uniform and the blond shellac tends to make it even more uniform.

[scottp55]

Thanks Randall:)