My latest try at segmenting a Celtic Knot

[Dale Parrott]

I thought I'd step the knot stuff and try a double. This is my second one after realizing that's just too much for a slimline. Cigar kit with Wenge and Walmart gift card inlays.

I used to think I took pretty good pictures until I started taking them of my pens. Sorry for the substandard photo skills.

 

[OZturner]

No need to apologise for the photograph.
To me it looks fine, just what I expect a Turner would present.
The pen is an interesting application of a double celtic knot.
And another use of a WMart Gift Card.
I agree that it does make the Slimline a little busy.
How would it be with aluminium drink can insert? it might not be so dominating.
Keep up the good work.
Brian

 

[Dale Parrott]

Brian, I think the drink can would look nice but I'm not sure how I would do it. Right now I never completely sever the blank and use an inlay the thickness of the kerf. I do have the right thickness aluminum but the that would look almost like the card. What I would like to do is figure out how to get very accurate .030" strips from my 30 year old table saw and just use wood.

 

[Tom T]

Really nice pen. Lots of talent in this one.

 

[Tom T]

Wife said Wow when she saw the picture

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is a sweet pen Dale. Nice job...

 

[Dale Allen]

Don't know if it would help but here's what I did.
First I got a circular saw blade for my TS. A 7-1/4" with about 24 teeth.
Next I built a so-so sled with a holddown track.
Then I made a 45 degree and 60 degree add-on for doing knots.
The thin blade allowed me to use much thinner strips.
The strips I cut with my bandsaw and sanded them down on my faceplate/sanding disc.

 

[flyitfast]

I know we like to actually make everything our selves, but instead of cutting super thin wood, maybe you can get the right thickness in sheet veneer? Just a thought.
gordon

Brian, I think the drink can would look nice but I'm not sure how I would do it. Right now I never completely sever the blank and use an inlay the thickness of the kerf. I do have the right thickness aluminum but the that would look almost like the card. What I would like to do is figure out how to get very accurate .030" strips from my 30 year old table saw and just use wood.

 

[NittanyLion]

Thats very nice Dale...good job keeping it aligned. Another tip: folgers and Maxwel House plastic coffe cans and lids(blue, gray, red, and black).

 

[Mack C.]

Brian, I think the drink can would look nice but I'm not sure how I would do it. Right now I never completely sever the blank and use an inlay the thickness of the kerf. I do have the right thickness aluminum but the that would look almost like the card.

What I would like to do is figure out how to get very accurate .030" strips from my 30 year old table saw and just use wood.

Try this!

 

[Dale Parrott]

Don't know if it would help but here's what I did.
First I got a circular saw blade for my TS. A 7-1/4" with about 24 teeth.
Next I built a so-so sled with a holddown track.
Then I made a 45 degree and 60 degree add-on for doing knots.
The thin blade allowed me to use much thinner strips.
The strips I cut with my bandsaw and sanded them down on my faceplate/sanding disc.

I'll keep your suggestions in mind, Thanks

It looks like we do the cuts just the opposite. I cut the slots on the bandsaw and tried to make the strips on the table saw. I got really close but not perfect like the white card. I think that yesterday I just wanted to start and complete a project rather than doing trial & error setup cutting strips.

 

[Dale Parrott]

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Thank you for the suggestion. I'm thinking part of the problem is the fence on my 30 year old Craftsman 10" 113 saw. I've never seen anyone happy with it. I may give it another shot today. Thanks