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Title: Bookmarks
Post by: tux_linux on January 09, 2011, 03:41:03 pm

Hey there!

Here is another fun project.

As I pointed out here (http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=4129.0) I got to order some "veneer mix" along some other wood. The postman brought a pretty huge pile, which was a pleasant surprise for me (to the Europeans: designerholz.com (http://www.designerholz.com) ). I have not identified all the types yet  :D

So today I tried to cut the veneer (each ~1/50" thin (metric 0.5mm) - like thick paper). I used 2 plywood 1/8" as a "sandwich" to support the veneer.
Taped it as Dan and Sheila told me in the other thread and started cutting.

First cutout ended with some hearts popping out:

(http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/small/bookmark006.jpg) (http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/bookmark006.jpg)

There is no doubt, this was going to be fun!
So I carried on and as I saw the result, I was absolutly delighted:

(http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/small/bookmark007.jpg) (http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/bookmark007.jpg)

And you know what happens if a scroll sawer gets excited... EXTREME STACK SCROLL SAWING!  ;D  :o  ;D  :o  ;D

(http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/small/bookmark009.jpg) (http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/bookmark009.jpg)

I sanded them firmly and added oil to get the structure of the wood. They are pretty stable, didn't expect that.
The wood is nutwood, zebrawood and mahogany.

(http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/small/bookmark011.jpg) (http://www.torsten-harms.de/holz/bookmarks/bookmark011.jpg)

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Dawie on January 09, 2011, 03:46:30 pm

Looks absolutely great.
David

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: scrollgirl on January 09, 2011, 03:51:05 pm

They really look nice!  And you had fun too! :)   I think we have another 'addict' to add to our group here! :) 

Great job!  Sheila

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: tux_linux on January 09, 2011, 04:18:06 pm

thank you.

Yes, Sheila, i definitely have become addicted to this. And there is so much to go for!

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: dgman on January 09, 2011, 04:25:44 pm

Hey Toresten, I'm glad it worked out for you! Those look great!

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: boxmaker on January 09, 2011, 05:14:53 pm

Torsten, they came out great. The good thing about stack cutting veneer, is you get a lot of projects for your effort.

                                                        Mark

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Marshall on January 09, 2011, 05:52:58 pm

these are going to make some fine gifts .......thanks for sharing your talent ........ ;)

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: julief on January 10, 2011, 07:15:45 am

Good job, Torsten!  So glad you are enjoying yourself.

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Russ C on January 10, 2011, 07:37:30 am

Awesome job, I like them. Thanks for posting.  :)

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Marcellarius on January 10, 2011, 11:27:25 am

great work,Torsten.

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Chachi on January 10, 2011, 11:37:49 am

Looking good Torsten Looking real good.

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Intarsia92 on January 10, 2011, 11:39:48 am

Those are fine looking Bookmarks, I like them.

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: wedo on January 10, 2011, 06:41:20 pm

That's great work. I've been thinking along these lines also, how many did you stack together?
Any problems you encountered?
Bill

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: tux_linux on January 11, 2011, 02:59:05 am

I stacked the 11 bookmarks you can see in one of the photos - plus 2 x 1/8" plywood for support.

The veneer is really thin, just like thick paper or a thin board. A dozen of layers add up to just 1/4".

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: heiko rettberg on January 11, 2011, 03:26:31 am

Hey Thorsten, very nice Bookmarks you did. I like it and the wood too. And you are a beginner??

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: tux_linux on January 11, 2011, 04:29:34 am

regarding scroll sawing - yes I'm a beginner.

But I'm quite into wood working in general, my wood shop is well equipped.
I have build furniture, kids kitchen, doll beds and also big projects like slack line frames and jungle gyms in the past.

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: tux_linux on January 11, 2011, 04:50:56 pm

Ok, day's work is done.

Tonight I produced about 50 bookmarks. ~5 didn't make it while sanding. The rest got to bath in the oil and are now hanging at the ceiling of my workshop.

These will be sold at a second hand bazaar in the Kindergarten to raise money along some other things.

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: Bookmarks
Post by: Tim2beupinAz on January 12, 2011, 01:09:17 pm

Great job. I love cutting bookmarks. Simple and fun to give out.