My latest festool Humidor project/with inlay technique now.

[Bill Wyko]

Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been working day and night to try to beat this economy into submission. I've been running my stereo biz in the day and building humidors at night. I wanted to show you guys my latest creation. It's a 200 count humidor made from Tiger Maple and Figured Koa. It has 10 coats of lacquer on it and the inlay design is hand made up the corners. All the corners are dominoed and there was plenty of sanding with the sander I won in the contest last year. Please enjoy and good to be able to take a breath and drop in. I'll be around much more now. I'm starting a big cabinet with all curved sides I think you will enjoy too. ;D

 

[peter halle]

Bill:

Welcome back.  Three words describe your work - DROP DEAD BEAUTIFUL!! 

Peter

 

[justinmcf]

wow! that is fantastic bill. how many hours did it take to make?
regards, justin.

 

[sw1211]

Awesome, any chance of getting some details (w/pictures) on how you constructed the corners?

 

[ForumMFG]

How much will something like that sell for?  Nice work.

 

[robtonya]

Great Job Bill! Do you ever make anything that is more or less a turd, or do you just turn out amazing work all day long. If you are ever near me, I would like you to come by and maybe touch a saw or something, in a way blessing it, so maybe I too can follow in your footsteps ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[bonesbr549]

simply awsome!  would you mind sharing a bit of info on how you did the inlay.

 

[Bill Wyko]

Thank you guys very much. A fellow wood worker I know uses the inlay technique in an instrument called the Oud. When I get to work next week I'll post a step by step for you guys. I'm also starting a big cabinet humidor with curved sides and doors. I'll keep you updated on it. Here are some pics of the jig that will be used to create the bent lamination's. The skeleton you see here was covered with 3/8" bender board before it was put into use. 

I used my TS75 to cut long pieces of 8/4 Bubinga effortlessly. These pieces then went to the bandsaw to get resawn to 1/4"x9"xlength

Resawing through 9 inches of Bubinga requires a thorough tune up on the bandsaw.
Then 6 pieces of these lamination's go in the vacuum bag glued up with PRG (Plastic Resin Glue)

 

[Bill Wyko]

Great Job Bill! Do you ever make anything that is more or less a turd, or do you just turn out amazing work all day long. If you are ever near me, I would like you to come by and maybe touch a saw or something, in a way blessing it, so maybe I too can follow in your footsteps ;D ;D ;D ;D

LMAO I have plenty of turds around the shop. Thanks. When it comes down to it, it's just removing the right amount of sawdust. ;D In many cases I remove too much. :-\

 

[Neill]

Bill,

Welcome back.  Now that you have returned, does this mean that you have beaten this economy into submission or is it the other way around?

Your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze.  You indeed have a gift.

Neill

 

[PeterK]

That is an incredible box! I was stunned at first look. I only wish I could find or afford wood like that.
Now - if I could get a Dominoed joint to come out flush on top I might attempt something nice like that - well as nice as I could make.
Pete

 

[Bill Wyko]

Here is the inlay technique. You begin by gluing up some pieces to make these stripes.

Then you cut up little 30 degree triangles like this.

Then glue them back together like this.

straighten the inner sides like this.

Glue them together and youhave an inlay.

 

[Mac]

I love this inlay technique; it's beautiful and I think I could achieve it!  Thanks so much for sharing this, Bill.

Mac

 

[sw1211]

Thanks Bill.  Do you come up with these techniques/designs or is there a book or other reference you recommend?

 

[Bill Wyko]

I learned this from a man that builds an instrument called the Oud. It is similar to a guitar. His work is unbelievably incredible. PM me for a link to his work.

 

[Bill Wyko]

wow! that is fantastic bill. how many hours did it take to make?
regards, justin.

I lost count a long time ago.  ???

 

[Dan Lee]

Bill
Thanks for the tutorial pics. I have been wanting try this type technique and now I am ;D ;D
Pressed some laminations last nite and am spending today cutting and gluing.

Oh did I say you make some really spectacular humidors
Dan

 

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks very much. Be sure to show us your results. Good luck.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Bill,

Thanks for sharing your techniques used in building another gloriously beautiful project.

I do not fully understand the inlay construction technique.  Particularly, how do you get the inlay triangles and such to line up so perfectly?  I've looked at the photos but don't understand how I might try to achieve similar results.

Dave R.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Dave, the idea came from a Sawmill Creek thread by Jameel Abraham so why not let him explain the technique. The Great Grandaddy of the guitar--Oud making. I'd recommend reading the whole thread because it's a fascinating read but if you want to jump to the post specifically about the inlay technique it's on post #14.