challagan

Very nice finish to a great project Harry. Thanks for the photos you took of the whole process. I like what you did with the inlay, nice job!

Corey

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harrysin

Tom,nice to see you are still around,Skype has been very quiet without you lately.Regarding the plug,because it's symmetrical the easiest way to make it was to cut the MDF on the saw as the length and width were known,then gently sand the corners on the linisher to produce a good fit,time taken,about five minutes.I'm thinking of attempting a round box using imperial guides and cutters for our friends in America/Canada,by hook or by crook I intend to get some of the guys out there to at least TRY you're methods.Hope to hear from you soon Tom,Harry

harrysin

I'm still waiting for someone to explain the stepped groove shown in the 10th pix on the band-saw,no prizes will be given but I shall hold the person/s in high esteem! Harry

Joe Lyddon

Hi Harry,

Those inlays are beautiful... thank you.

Have you ever tried making some of those... including some of the long narrow ones?

Now, this stepped groove you're talking about... not really sure... but,
I think you're talking about the ledge which is about half way down in depth.

I would guess as possibly used as depth control for cutting the last bottom half while cutting the main groove.

Allow extra space for the chips to go?

I don't know if you're using the skiing for that groove or not...

As you know, I wouldn't have it there in the first place... using the BS.

I give up... what purpose does it serve?

harrysin

Joe, it didn't serve any purpose,after routing the inside with a 40mm guide and a 3/4" dish cutter, I was several cuts down the outside with a 1/2" straight cutter when I realised that I had forgotten to change the guide to a 30mm one!!!!!!!!!
This is not only a show all but also a tell all!I bet Template Tom knew but was curious to see if anyone else did.Regarding inlays,I confess to neither having the skill nor the patience to make my own.Cheers for now,Harry

Joe Lyddon

Hi Harry,

I suspected something like that! Very F U N N Y !!

When it comes to making some of those long narrow inlay strips, don't sell yourself short... As with many things, there are tricks of the trade...
Checkout this link for more information...
http://www.woodworkstuff.net/Klam.html

http://www.woodworkstuff.net/Knipfer.html

Now, when it comes to those large inlays (with flowers, etc.), that is more like Marquetry which takes quite a bit of practice and a good scrollsaw.

Think about some of the pictures you showed... think Outside the box... I'll bet you'll see how you could do some of them... easier than you thought!

Hamlin

Harry,
Excellent job, well done!!

I believe many here will find the photo explanation very helpful, I know I have.

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ROFLAO...

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