My first 3 herringbone attempts

[RetiredJake]

Had to try something new, so I cut up a few blanks and tried my first herring bone. Picture 1 shows the result, rather ugly. You can see the tube in several places, and I had a gluing issue that prevented rotating the levels to vary the pattern.

Picture 2 shows my second attempt. Worked through the gluing issue, and could rotate the levels. However, I tried a new way of cutting the blanks that resulted in exposing only end grain. You can still see the tube in a few places.

Pictures 3 and 4 show the third attempt. Made a new jig to cut the pieces so they didn't expose the end grain. Paid a little more attention to positioning while gluing and even sanded a few pieces after they were glued. While it is not perfect, and there are a few small gaps, you can not see the tube anywhere, so I'm calling this one a success.

I now understand why these sell for $90 online. A real PIA and time consumming. People who have completely mastered this have my full appreciation.

 

[reiddog1]

Jake, I haven't even mustered the courage to attempt these yet. Looks like after only 3 tries, you got it. Keep up the good work. Looks awesome!!

Dave

 

[firewhatfire]

the are a fun and time consuming little projects.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

They don't look bad at all for what is involved with doing them by hand. I have made a few with similar results to yours and that was it for me. To much work and glued fingers just to find out that there is brass showing and uneven blocks.

 

[Emery]

Those are really neat! Good job.

 

[GaryMGg]

The sweet smell of success. I like the work you've done. Congratulations.

 

[wood128]

Very good. They look great. It takes a good while to learn how to make these blanks. I have made a good number of them in the past year and each one I make there is a new learning experience. I make all mine with 3/4 " X 3/4 " X 12 " stock ........grain running along the blank . I cross cut to either 1/4 " thick or 1/8 " thick pieces. It is important to cut parallel and smoth pieces. What are you using for cutting ? It takes 6 pieces to make a layer........but the pattern is not the same all the way around the blank, for the 360 degrees . Have you noticed that ? Hope someone can prove me wrong . Glad to help you or all IAP with my experience on making herringbone pattern blanks. We should learn from each other. Ask any questions . Take care.
Joe

 

[Ulises Victoria]

Those are in my "to-do" list, or better "to-attempt" list in the future.
At the moment I am working on mastering Celtic knots :wink:

Good job!!! BTW