heppnerguy Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I was so impressed with the inlay boxes that were so beautifully done that I knew I just had to try and see if I could do it too. do a little while ago I drew a simple heart and set out into my shop and told my wife that I would be back in 10 or 15 minutes. I was not sure how I should set my saw but just took it off 90 degrees by a couple of degrees and started cutting. I was not worried about coing out of the shop with a perfect piece nor did I have any desire to come up with anything but a practice shot at it, just to see if I could do it. I did not make any effort to finish it or fill in the drill bit hole. and I was happy with the outcome because it told me that I could do it pretty well with some real effort. After I came back into the house I went and watched a video tutorial on how to set the angle so I am sure this will become some of my new efforts. I know the lighting is not the best on this but it isn't really to impress anyone but rather to encourage those who might like to try it for the first time. Dick heppnerguy Oh, by the way, go for it Marg, I know you can do it . you are way more talented than am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'm impressed at the seamless fit. It will puzzle the avid woodworker as to how you did it.Now you got me antsy to try! Good try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Great job! I have done a lot of inlay and my first one came out well also,so now I am hooked. I suggest you try drilling the starting hole at about six degrees and the wood to be inlaid on the bottom so you drill the hole just to the inside of the pattern putting the hole on top in the waste (top) side. The hole will not show in the finished piece this way. I use a digital angle gage to set my saw up and to drill the starting hole. You are off to a good start...... Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nicely done Richard. There is nothing I enjoy more than doing inlay. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi Dick. Your better than me, I haven't even tried it yet. well done. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Great try Dick. Yes I am going to try it next year, don't have time this year because I have a large and intricate project to do before Christmas and the I am having a week off while Terry is at home. But I am going to give it a shop and I an going to give Intarsia a shot too. They are my New Years Resolutions. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Great job! I have done a lot of inlay and my first one came out well also,so now I am hooked. I suggest you try drilling the starting hole at about six degrees and the wood to be inlaid on the bottom so you drill the hole just to the inside of the pattern putting the hole on top in the waste (top) side. The hole will not show in the finished piece this way. I use a digital angle gage to set my saw up and to drill the starting hole. You are off to a good start...... Have fun! JIm I have run this through my head 3 times now and I am still not sure what you are trying to tell me. Would it be possable to maybe show me a couple of photos of this...sorry I just can't seem to get it.. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Good job Dick, It's nice to try something new, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Dick, here are some photos: The six degree jig, drilling the starter hole, location of starter hole Just inside the pattern line, Starting the cut, finishing the cut,just before assembly. Notice there is a hole in the cedar (scrap) and none in the Maple (image) and none in the background board. My saw tilts down on my left and I put the inlaid wood (maple) taped to the underside of the cedar, so I keep the image to the right of my blade. Because of the 2.2 degree angle of the cut I have to cut a bit past the starter hole when finishing the cut as shown in the photo. Edited November 25, 2013 by Jim Finn jrpeteo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 thanks so much Jim. Sorry I am such a lunk head. This will help me a lot. I certainly appreciate it. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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