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Latta Pennsylvania Spice Box

Sep 18, 2009
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I have long admired these small decorative chests, and have also wanted to learn more about hand inlay techniques. This design offered both in one project. Beyond the inlay, I found the...


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Re: Latta Pennsylvania Spice Box

Thanks Magnolia56.
I added the woods i used in my text by the photos.
Jim

posted: 9:03 am on September 30th  

Re: Latta Pennsylvania Spice Box

Thanks Bill,
I did use holly for the white berries and stringing and did make it from solid stock using the LN tools. The ber berries are made with aromatic cedar, whitch is traditional. They do fade considerably so I considered using something that had a brighter red tone but decided to stay true to the period.
Happy to answer any other questions you have.

Jim
jscarsella@asconsultants.com

posted: 9:47 am on September 24th  

Re: Latta Pennsylvania Spice Box

Thanks Rick.
I used the LN inlay tools too, and fould the learning curve very quick. I purchased the hardware as listed in Steve's plans. It was not cheap for the whole package, over $300 as I recall. It is all hand forged though and gives the piece a real period feel.
Good luck on yours. I'm sure it will be beautiful.
Jim

posted: 9:33 pm on September 22nd