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Subject: Re: Inlays Author: Chip [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 01:08:08 11/26/03 Wed In reply to: George 's message, "Inlays" on 11:31:43 11/04/03 Tue Well George you came to the right place! It all depends on what sort of inlay you want to do. If you want to inlay a straight line (band inlay) simply use a router table to make your groove whatever width you want. Then cut your inlay wood (or other material) the right width and you have an inlay. Be sure though that it’s a tight fit. A good banded inlay should snap in, and stay in place pretty well even before you add the glue. But I think you’re probably wanting to know how objects like our feather carvings are put into wood. Here is a simple little trick we used when we were starting out. Let’s say you want to inlay an oval of purpleheart into a cedar paddle. Cut out your oval first and get it how you want it. Then use double sided tape (carpet tape) to place your oval in the place you want it inlayed on the paddle. Press it firmly for about 20 seconds until the tape grips. When this tape grips it’s tight as all get out. Then use an Exacto Knife (Razor Knife) to trace along the outside of the oval cutting into the paddle. Use fairly light pressure and go around the oval about five times, being careful to stay against the oval. Next remove the oval by gently sliding the knife between the tape and the paddle. You will be left with a paddle with an outline of the oval cut into it. Use a thin chisel to dig the oval out of the paddle. If you don’t have a good chisel, get yourself a Craftsman flat screwdriver and sharpen it on one side with a whet stone or knife sharpener. I actually find these work better than chisels, but it has to be a good screwdriver to hold the edge. Take extra care digging around the edges of your oval hole so you don’t dig into the part of the paddle outside the inlay. Then test fit the oval and it should snap right into the hole. Apply a good layer of glue and be sure as you press in the inlay glue squeezes out evenly around it. Clamp for about a day and a half and then sand it down smooth. With a little practice you will have a seamless inlay. Maybe we’ll add a tutorial on inlays on the Calltrader website if we get enough requests. Chip [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Re: Inlays Brad 00:37:19 12/23/03 Tue