Scrappile Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 How do you hid a 1/16" hole?! That is a big hole in scrolling. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Very beautiful work Jim Question..with table titled to the left,do you make cuts clockwise or anti clockwise? Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Gordster said: Very beautiful work Jim Question..with table titled to the left,do you make cuts clockwise or anti clockwise? Clockwise or counterclockwise gets too confusing. I keep it simple. With table tilted up on the right, and the wood to be inlaid into the base wood, on the bottom, I just keep the image or lettering to the right of the blade. Sounds simple huh? lol well it is, once you get used to it. don watson, Karl S and Gordster 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I have to agree with everyone. Beautiful work! I too would like to give inlay a try. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yes 1/16" hole is large, but because I am using #5 blades tilted at a 2.2 degrees the hole must be larger than the blade. I drill this 1/16" hole with a mini drill press and a dremel type rotary tool at 6.6 degrees. I drill the hole just inside the pattern and it then comes out of the upper wood just outside the lower wood , in the waste part. This hole does occasionally show up a little, so before gluing the inlay in place, I sand off this hole and after glueing it in place and sanding it I fill that slight gap, and any others with a mixture of sanding powder (not sawdust, it is way too coarse) and white glue and squeege it into the voids using a credit or gift card. Karl S and don watson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) On 11/13/2017 at 10:59 AM, Sam777 said: Awesome work Jim, How thick is the wood you used here? Thank you for sharing Sam Thank you for all the kind comments; All my boxes and inlays are made using 3/8" wood. I resaw this myself from rough boards. Any thickness will work but then all the angles change so I just always use 3/8" wood. I use 3/8" because almost all my boxes are made using cedar and cedar is a weak wood. Planing cedar thinner than 3/8" often tears the wood to pieces so I stick to 3/8" even when using walnut . I have a Hegner dedicated to doing inlay so I keep that saw angle set for inlay. I have another saw for straight through cuts, on other items, like toy making. Edited November 16, 2017 by Jim Finn Karl S and don watson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/12/2017 at 6:46 PM, Rockytime said: Simply gorgeous. Wish I could do that. LOL,be careful what you wish,it can happen Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Jim Finn said: Thank you for all the kind comments; All my boxes and inlays are made using 3/8" wood. I resaw this myself from rough boards. Any thickness will work but then all the angles change so I just always use 3/8" wood. I use 3/8" because almost all my boxes are made using cedar and cedar is a weak wood. Planing cedar thinner than 3/8" often tears the wood to pieces so I stick to 3/8" even when using walnut . I have a Hegner dedicated to doing inlay so I keep that saw angle set for inlay. I have another saw for straight through cuts, on other items, like toy making. Always a joy to see your work Jim ! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Fantastic piece of work. Thanks for showing and explaining your methods. Don W Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just as I remember. Excellent work. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Beautiful work and thanks for the tips. Jeff Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Jim you are the Master obi-wan of the inlay fantastic work. Roly Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 You're the box master Jim!! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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