Bookmarks

[tux_linux]

Hey there!

Here is another fun project.

As I pointed out here 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 ). I have not identified all the types yet 

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:



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



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



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.



regards
Torsten

[Dawie]

Looks absolutely great.
David

[scrollgirl]

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

Great job!  Sheila

[tux_linux]

thank you.

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

regards
Torsten

[dgman]

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

[boxmaker]

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

                                                        Mark

[Marshall]

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

[julief]

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

[Russ C]

Awesome job, I like them. Thanks for posting. 

[Marcellarius]

great work,Torsten.

[Chachi]

Looking good Torsten Looking real good.

[Intarsia92]

Those are fine looking Bookmarks, I like them.

[wedo]

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

[tux_linux]

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

[heiko rettberg]

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