Utilizing scrap

[Brian Harnett]

Had to make something with a garlic theme for a show we are applying to. I make cutting boards from scrap when the pile gets high usually they are glued up strips with an inlay but time was an issue so a whole piece of quartersawn sapele was used for the boards.

[myxpykalix]

Beautiful stuff Brian. I think i would be surprised if it was even mediocre...nice finish on it!

[scottp55]

Sweet Brian!!
Regular inlay function or VInlay? Inlay looks so tight it's hard to tell
Were depressions done as a 3D function or large radius bits and pockets?

[Brian Harnett]

Scott regular inlay cut on the boards, The maple bowl was done with a 3d toolpath with a 2" cove bit the round sapele one was a pocketing toolpath with the same bit. Good to find use for scrap I am a hoarder of wood I have a really hard time tossing a nice piece of scrap but logically know it can cost me more in usable space keeping it.

[scottp55]

Thanks Brian,
What was offset to get that tight(still haven't done regular inlay with machine,but may try for this anchor file today (after changing to .0625"down)).
Ah...2"
Yep Scraps still BARELY under control, BUT only because I'm so small-time! It's gotten worse though since I discovered inlay
Imagine "Domes" are large roundovers and then cutout/Forstnered? Or do you flip them?
Imagine they'll sell fast!
Your finish for food safes?
Thanks for answers, BUT you're supposed to say "SCOTT ---DO IT YOURSELF!!!"
Have a good show!
scott

[scottp55]

OH, Thanks for inspiration to get me off my B*** and try it Brian!!!