James E. Welch Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 Nice work ! Dave Monk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 9:25 PM, MarieC said: Thank you so much. I think I understand what you are saying and do understand how difficult it must be to make a video. I did try a tree with your instructions...my trunk and large branches worked but my gaps around the leaves are too big. I believe I used too wide of a blade. I used a spiral blade for the first time for those (it sounds like I need to use the same blade throughout). I don't think I like the spiral blade very much because it cuts pretty wide and seems a bit squirly. I will try again with a smaller width blade....I may end up calling you for help if I keep having difficulty . Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge. It is very much appreciated! Trying to do inlay with a spiral blade would be a huge lesson in frustration. They leave a kerf that is way too wide for a decent inlay. When I took the marquetry class, we used 2/0 blades on veneer that was less than .060". The wider the blade, the larger the kerf and it also changes the angle of attack. Scrappile and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: Trying to do inlay with a spiral blade would be a huge lesson in frustration. They leave a kerf that is way too wide for a decent inlay. When I took the marquetry class, we used 2/0 blades on veneer that was less than .060". The wider the blade, the larger the kerf and it also changes the angle of attack. Yes, I totally have given up on those spiral blades....Not for me. I use the 2/0 most of the time for my stuff and it works so much better. Plus those spiral blades have a mind of their own...at least for me...reminds me of sewing velvet on the sewing machine....kind of takes off where you don't want to go...I just hate when I sew a sleeve shut! Gene Howe, OCtoolguy and Dave Monk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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