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  1. 04-21-2010, 7:47 AM #1
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    Walnut inlay

    Recently a customer came to me with a box and lid and asked to have it engraved. Being an old woodworker, I could tell instantly that this fellow was no beginner and I suggested that, given the fine quality of his work, mere engraving would not enhance the appearance. I suggested an inlay.

    He agreed and here is the result. It is a .020" thick burl veneer. I lasered out the recess for the veneer in two passes and cut the veneer from the back.

    He did the finishing. The box is a flag box, a gift for the widow of his friend, who gave his life in Iraq.
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    Beautiful work, as deserved by the circumstances.



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    That looks Great.
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    Mike, is letters also inlay? I do not see exactly on picture But anyway - work is impressive !
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  6. 04-21-2010, 10:33 AM #5
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    Letters were also inlayed. I made three sets as they were quite fragile.
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    Nice job , Mike- lettering is sometimes tough but looks like you nailed it.
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    Beautiful work - both his and yours.

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    Gorgeous tribute, excellent job! Those are some pretty thin inlay letter pieces - were they able to be cut all in one piece?

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    Mike as you know there are many ways to finish a project.

    You definetly did it the right way!

    That's what sets you apart from the rest!

    Nice work!

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    I cut three sets of letters but the final product has all one piece letters. They were delicate.

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    Thanks for the kind words but my customer did the real work.
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    Mike, I have seen many jobs that were great until the last person finished it

    The main point was how you worked with the client informing him a the nicer choice (inlay) than just a burn.

    Customer service!!!!!


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    Well done Mike!
    I haven't tried inlays yet, but it's on my list of things to do...
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    Well done and for an very worthy reason! It definately does justice to the cause.

    Cheers!

    PS. did you do the inlay with any offset to minimize a gap? Asking because I am wanting to try some inlay as well and wondering if I needs to design a press fit of the inlay or just leave the stardard kerf?
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    Super job Mike. Very classy. I would expect nothing less of you.
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