Has anyone tried the Inlay technique in issue 34 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

JimSawyer · 02-23-2009, 06:01 PM

I'm curiious if anyone has tried the Easy Inlay Techniques described in the spring 09 issue of SSW&C.
What did you think of the article? Is it clear enough? Is there something more you'd like to see?
It's really not that tough to do, once you get to it. In fact it can be downright addictive.
So let me hear some feedback...

Haggard3230 · 02-23-2009, 11:56 PM

Yes I did and it was pretty straight forward. It was the first time trying it.

lowbike1 · 02-24-2009, 02:41 AM

I dont get how they drill through the pieces on top of each other and then use the bottom piece for the inlay... but there was no hole in the inlay... unless I missed something...

paul44224 · 02-24-2009, 08:49 AM

I finally got a drill press just a couple of days ago, and I am going to try some inlay work. Looked at your site, Jim. Wow! Some beautiful work! I am really impressed!

Paul

JimSawyer · 02-24-2009, 02:25 PM

LowBike1, The idea is to drill at an angle steep enough to keep the drill bit in the waste wood. It takes a little practice, but it's not that hard to do. Try it!

Merle, Post some pictures. I'd love to see how others made out.

Thanks Paul, looking forward to seeing your work.

Haggard3230 · 02-25-2009, 12:29 AM

Okay Jim, I drilled the first hole at the wrong angle and then drilled another at the correct angle then cut and finished. Filled the wrong hole and attached a magnet for the fridge. Cut from scrap walnut and maple.

Sandy Oaks · 02-25-2009, 12:42 AM

Hi Jim,

I too tried the technique. In fact, Bob D has a similar thread. After some practise, I got the hang of it. I just finished a round box with a heart inlay using the technique.

Tom J. · 02-25-2009, 02:39 AM

Hi Jim.

This looks very interesting and will give me a chance to try out the tilting head on my new EX-21. How do you use more than two types of wood like a lot of the projects on your site ? Do you just do two types of wood at a time?

Beautiful work.

Tom

JimSawyer · 02-25-2009, 01:33 PM

Hey Merle, Great cutting. You did the veining in the middle very well.
Tom, I can only use two types of wood at a time. It takes time, but it's worth it. I also often have to wait for the glue to dry before going on to the next wood type. Figuring out which wood to use first can be very important.
Thanks,

Haggard3230 · 02-25-2009, 11:52 PM

Thank you Jim.

02-23-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,188	Has anyone tried the Inlay technique in issue 34 I'm curiious if anyone has tried the Easy Inlay Techniques described in the spring 09 issue of SSW&C. What did you think of the article? Is it clear enough? Is there something more you'd like to see? It's really not that tough to do, once you get to it. In fact it can be downright addictive. So let me hear some feedback... __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

02-23-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 3,561	Yes I did and it was pretty straight forward. It was the first time trying it. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

02-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,188	LowBike1, The idea is to drill at an angle steep enough to keep the drill bit in the waste wood. It takes a little practice, but it's not that hard to do. Try it! Merle, Post some pictures. I'd love to see how others made out. Thanks Paul, looking forward to seeing your work. __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

02-25-2009, 12:42 AM	#7
Sandy Oaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,244	Hi Jim, I too tried the technique. In fact, Bob D has a similar thread. After some practise, I got the hang of it. I just finished a round box with a heart inlay using the technique. __________________ Denny www.sandyoaksonline.com

02-25-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,188	Hey Merle, Great cutting. You did the veining in the middle very well. Tom, I can only use two types of wood at a time. It takes time, but it's worth it. I also often have to wait for the glue to dry before going on to the next wood type. Figuring out which wood to use first can be very important. Thanks, __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

02-24-2009, 02:41 AM	#3
lowbike1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 48	I dont get how they drill through the pieces on top of each other and then use the bottom piece for the inlay... but there was no hole in the inlay... unless I missed something...

02-24-2009, 08:49 AM	#4
paul44224 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stow,Oh Posts: 231	I finally got a drill press just a couple of days ago, and I am going to try some inlay work. Looked at your site, Jim. Wow! Some beautiful work! I am really impressed! Paul

02-25-2009, 02:39 AM	#8
Tom J. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal area, Quebec Posts: 87	Hi Jim. This looks very interesting and will give me a chance to try out the tilting head on my new EX-21. How do you use more than two types of wood like a lot of the projects on your site ? Do you just do two types of wood at a time? Beautiful work. Tom

02-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#10
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 3,561	Thank you Jim. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

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