another question for Gary MacKay

[trailguide]

I agree with the poster on another thread, the Autumn Leaves coasters are fabulous looking. I'm anxious to start making coasters myself.

I'm fairly new to scroll sawing, so please forgive me if I ask what seems to be a stupid question. The text of the article says to make several copies of the test inlay pattern and I see the test inlay pattern to be copied. What I haven't been able to find in the article is how I'm supposed to use the test pattern. I've read the article several times and I can't figure it out.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer.

Trailguide

[lucky788scroller]

Use the test pattern to cut like explained in the artical for tilting the saw table a degree or so. Keep adjusting your saw tables angle and cut another test cut until you get an inlay that fits perfectly into the other. It basically is just telling you to practice before you commit your real project wood to the blade. One iportant thing though, use wood of the same thickness for testing as you will use for the actual project. I hope I understood your question, if not, I apologize.

[gmackay]

As the previous append says just use 1/4" scrap wood to practice inlays, before you commit your good wood to the project. There are several factors that play into making a good inlay, like blade size, your table angle, and the thickness of the wood.

Hope that answers your question.

Gary MacKay