I have been playing around with a diamond technique. This one I tried a 3 layer infill between diamonds. I have the width of the horizontal band where I want it. It's at .250. The infill is three strips at .014 glued together. Woods are red heart and goncola alves. Infill is maple and zircote. Knurl GT in chrome. Personally I think it would look better with a single color infill. Constructive criticism always welcomed.
Another diamond example.
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howsitwork
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Ken
I understand the preference for single colour infil but I actually feel a stronger contrasting outer layer ( longer layer under the clip ) such as Holly or maybe Birch might make it look lighter?
Wonderful execution of a very challenging design by the way. I must get some GT kits to try out. Currently making T light holders for a friend so occupied with pyrography. Wedding anniversary !
I understand the preference for single colour infil but I actually feel a stronger contrasting outer layer ( longer layer under the clip ) such as Holly or maybe Birch might make it look lighter?
Wonderful execution of a very challenging design by the way. I must get some GT kits to try out. Currently making T light holders for a friend so occupied with pyrography. Wedding anniversary !
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The goncola alves, under the clip is light. I didn't take a photo of that side.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Great work Ken. I will actually vote for a 3 ply veneer. But, I love what you are doing. 
Jim15
Member
Awesome work.
Jim Campbell
Member
I also like the three ply. Nice and precise work. I might have reversed the three ply's with the white on the outside, but that's not to take away from the pen. It's very nice.
C'mon Mark, you only like three ply because it's harder for me.Great work Ken. I will actually vote for a 3 ply veneer. But, I love what you are doing.
You might be right. It also might look good with red heart in the middle too instead of the darker wood.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
OK, 5 ply is also nice.C'mon Mark, you only like three ply because it's harder for me.
. But I do like the contrast. Maple/Black/Redheart/Black/Maple ???
sorcerertd
Member
I'm sitting here wondering how challenging it would be to do this with no interruption in the flow of the maple through the intersections while keeping the 3 ply infill. But, truthfully, I lack the skill and precision (and patience, too) to do anything like this. Some day. Some day...
Seriously, the precision is spot on. It has super clean cuts, solid joints, eye catching contrast, and a beautiful finish! The only thing I can be critical of is that my neck hurts from looking at my screen sideways.
Seriously, the precision is spot on. It has super clean cuts, solid joints, eye catching contrast, and a beautiful finish! The only thing I can be critical of is that my neck hurts from looking at my screen sideways.
LOL I'd have to cut vaneer about .008 thick, I'm not that goodOK, 5 ply is also nice.
i think it would be next to impossible. Now about the sideways photos, ever since the IAP app was abandoned, all my photos upload sideways. They look normal in the preview, but as soon as they upload, they rotate.I'm sitting here wondering how challenging it would be to do this with no interruption in the flow of the maple through the intersections while keeping the 3 ply infill. But, truthfully, I lack the skill and precision (and patience, too) to do anything like this. Some day. Some day...
Seriously, the precision is spot on. It has super clean cuts, solid joints, eye catching contrast, and a beautiful finish! The only thing I can be critical of is that my neck hurts from looking at my screen sideways.
sorcerertd
Member
That is weird. You'd think the preview would be exactly what it will look like when posted. Oh well. I got nothin'. Still looks great!
howsitwork
Member
My bad typing again and proof reading in a hurry. I meant t9 say BRIGHTER as the contrast with the red would be greater and make the diamond lattice work and black edging stand out more.
Still think it's incredible work