Here is a project I made for my wife for Valentines day, this project was designed by Michael Tyler (www.carvebuddy.com) and hosted by Vectric (www.vectric.com)
Here is the link Project Tutorial
– I used Bubinga wood for the main project also known as African Rosewood, Essingang, Buvenga.
– 1/4″ dowels from the local craft store.
– 3 feet from the local craft store.
– Krylon Metallic Brilliant Gold spray paint – for the dowels and feet
– Krylon Metallic Brilliant Red spray paint
The only finish I did was 2 coats of shellac on the Bubinga.
Total machine time was around 4 hours, 3 router bits were use.
1) 1/4″ end mill (roughing),
2) 1/8″ ball nose (finishing),
3) 1/4″ end mill (cut out)
Very nice project, how difficult was the bubinga on your bit?
Works easily with hand or power tools. Reduced cutting angle recommended for interlocked grain. Moderate to severe blunting of cutters. Pre-drilling required for nailing. Gluing can be difficult due to gum pockets. Stains easily and can be brought to an excellent finish.
Nice project.
Thank you, I think my wife is going to love it.
Nice project Mick. It looks really nice. I especially like the finished look (shellac?). I’m sure she will like it!
Thanks Lars, You are correct only two coats of Shellac, easy finish.