eLetter: Mastering the inlaid fan

The latest news from FineWoodworking.com - July 23rd, 2022 [View in Browser]( [Fine Woodworking Logo]( [Subscribe]( Hello, {EMAIL}! [Video: The inlaid fan]( We all have our own personal tastes that define our work. In my case, I get caught up in the finer details so much that it sometimes borders on excessive. For that reason, I'm particularly drawn to more fanciful inlays. My eyes always seem to land on those small intricacies, like fretsawn Gothic wall niches, or the bold, artful waves of [Tim Coleman's "Arabesque"]( and [elaborate mother-of-pearl inlaid scenes of the Ming Dynasty]( that rival the subsequent renaissance paintings of their time. Naturally, I find solace in the fact that there are more of us out there–that is, craftspeople with a keen interest in certain historical motifs. I'm not the only one geeking out over minute details that have long faded out of style, though still remain timeless in their singularity. For Bob Van Dyke, it's all about shaded fans. In this full-length master class video, he expands upon his particular fascination with these markers of Federal-style furniture, which apparently takes shape in an entire camera roll of inlaid fan reference photos on his phone. (I can't blame him; I'm always snapping pictures of random, interesting patterns I find out in the wild, too.) It's easy to see why the shaded fan is such a frequent touch point in Van Dyke's work; it's a unique process that gives a beautiful, three-dimensional contrast to any piece. Not only that, but it's also fairly simple. Once you have the basics down, you can branch out with quarter fans, half fans, or full oval fans. Don't be afraid to run wild and geek out. We won't judge you. Also on FineWoodworking.com this week: Steve Latta and Bob Van Dyke join Ben to talk about marquetry, banding, and workshop injuries [in the latest episode of Shop Talk Live](. In the weirdest death match to date, we get down to the nitty gritty with [mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha](. Cast your votes now with your winning predictions! [And don't forget to check out the newest in woodworking news]( including exciting tool releases by SawStop, Veritas, Next Wave, and Rockler. As always, thanks for sharing your weekend with us! —KT Kaminski, assistant digital editor [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL270: Should I get a shaper? Oh..]( Steve Latta and Bob Van Dyke join Ben to talk about marquetry, banding, and workshop injuries. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL270: Should I get a shaper? Oh..]( [Woodworking news — July 18, 2022]( Exciting tool releases by SawStop, Veritas, Next Wave, and Rockler [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Woodworking news — July 18, 2022]( [Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha]( Everything you always wanted to know about solvents but were afraid to ask. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha]( [A versatile clamping and assembly table]( Crank your jigs up a notch with this bench horse alternative. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [A versatile clamping and assembly table]( [Garden Chair (Project Plan)]( Acclaimed furniture maker Michael Fortune redesigned this classic with better ergonomics. [Shop]( [Foundations of Woodworking]( This new book gets to the very core of the craft of woodworking: laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured wood objects. [Shop]( [Fine Woodworking]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [BECOME A MEMBER]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [youtube]( [TAUNTON STORE]( | [ABOUT]( | [CUSTOMER SERVICE]( | [CONTACT]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( [COPYRIGHT]( | [TERMS OF USE]( | [ACCESSIBILITY]( | [CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( 63 South Main Street | Newtown, CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. [Click here]( to unsubscribe or to update your email preferences.