Rescued mistake

[andersonec]

Someone gave me a 4 inch piece of Elm burr and I thought I would have a go at a lidded box which I have a picture of but with an inlay in the lid, things were going fine until I made the morise for the inlay a fraction too large. A lot of head scratching took place as I couldn't make the hole smaller and I couldn't make the inlay larger, or could I????

I cut a strip of Maple veneer, cross grain so it would bend easy, and glued it round the inlay with a rubber band, when dry did a refit and hey presto!!!!! result..

I may use that trick again sometime, the white line just adds that something (I think)

Andy

 

[stevebuk]

i think that hits the mark, lovely design and nicely executed, well done..

 

[CHJ]

Good rescue, bet if you had aimed to do it deliberately it would have been more hassle. The contrasting demarcation pale wood certainly works better than your original concept I think.

 

[Silverbirch]

A great result! We'd never have known!

Ian

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I did read somewhere that being professional was knowing how best to cover your mistakes.

 

[monkeybiter]

I think that looks great, I think the line really sets it apart.

 

[boysie39]

I hope you don't take this the wrong way , but the white inlay save the piece from being just another lidded vessel a very good save IMO . =D> =D>

 

[nev]

no mean feat! good save!

 

[andersonec]

I hope you don't take this the wrong way , but the white inlay save the piece from being just another lidded vessel a very good save IMO . =D> =D>

I totally agree, that's why I said I'll definitely be using that one again but next time I expect the white line will be twice the thickness #-o

Andy

 

[CHJ]

...............I totally agree, that's why I said I'll definitely be using that one again but next time I expect the white line will be twice the thickness #-o

Andy

Not so sure that would improve on the presentation Andy, the delicacy of the delineation adds finesse to the piece in my opinion.

 

[Bodrighy]

Whenever you have a change in wood as here or perhaps some texturing or colouring then having a demarcation always sets it off and gives it extra finesse. Definitely works here. My work motto is that mistakes and accidents are just design opportunities in disguise. This proves the point

Pete

 

[andersonec]

...............I totally agree, that's why I said I'll definitely be using that one again but next time I expect the white line will be twice the thickness #-o

Andy

Not so sure that would improve on the presentation Andy, the delicacy of the delineation adds finesse to the piece in my opinion.

What I meant Chas was that, knowing me, if I glued on one layer of veneer and tried to inlay it, it would end up not fitting then I would have to add another.

Andy

 

[CHJ]

Like I said before if you had tried to do it it would have been more hassle Need to do them in batches then you can mix and match the misfits. (hammer)

 

[EnErY]

i think that hits the mark, lovely design and nicely executed, well done..

I agree it does make me A happy bunny Well Done
Regards
Bill

 

[stevenw1963]

Your 'mistake' cetainly makes the piece stand out - lovely piece