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20th June 2011, 08:39 PM #1
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My first Inlay
I was itching to try this after seeing the ones at the bbq.
I thought I had been much too ambitious with the choice of design, and was certain it would turn out to be a waste of a day mucking about, especially since the V-carving was done with a dremel bit which I am fairly sure is made out of a recycled stove since it just wants to burn wood
, but was the pointyest one I had at approx 70`
As it turns out I'm pleased as punch, and can't wait to have a go with a better V-bit.
Many thanks to Greg for taking the time to explain the method.
Timbers are Emu Apple for the base and Sandalwood for the inlay.
Simple solutions are only simple in hindsight.
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21st June 2011, 10:25 AM #2
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That is excellent!
How big is the piece, it is difficult to see from the picture? About 500 * 200?
As soon as my machine is going properly, I want to try that as well.
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21st June 2011, 08:45 PM #3
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Hi Bob,
Actually it's about 280 x 120. I used to include a cigarette lighter in photos to give an idea of size, but since I quit smoking I don't keep one handy and since I have no money I couldn't use a coin so as a last resort I settled for the pencil.
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21st June 2011, 09:33 PM #4
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Amazing, I actually thought it was much bigger but that's some fine detail you have there.
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21st June 2011, 09:49 PM #5
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That is very impressive. well done.
What size cutter did you use?
Cheers
Brian
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22nd June 2011, 12:45 AM #6
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I just thought it was a very large pencil.
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22nd June 2011, 08:22 AM #7
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That's great.
Imagine what you will do with a decent vee bit.
Greg
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22nd June 2011, 10:06 PM #8
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The new 1/4" 60 deg V-bit arrived yesterday, can't wait to try it.
The one I used on the Dragon was a tree shape dremmel bit with about 10 flutes/teeth about 4.6mm at widest on an 1/8" shank. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as the teeth clogg almost instantly producing fine powder instead of shavings or chips.
I think two of the keys to the success were the type of timber, especially for the inlay, and I really poured on the glue. Actually I painted the PVA on the inlay with a brush. The Sandalwood is fairly close grain and nowhere near as prone to chipping and splitting as Pine.Simple solutions are only simple in hindsight.
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