Hi All
(Rodney, if you are there, please help)
I have a client who wants a design inlaid into a 20 x 20 inch half inch thick wooden base. The design is color coded with the following colors:
Black--Red--Green--Blue--Light tan--Dark Tan. As I find it difficult to locate wood in these colors, the client is suggesting that we go with Formica. I have tried lasering Formica but could not avoid charring damage to the edges.
The base will be either walnut or Wenge wood.
I have a 50 watt GCC Explorer.
Would appreciate detailed, step by step help on the following:Vectoring Formica and the adhesive to use.
detailed pros and cons of this process.
After the inlays have been glued, how to sand to a smooth finish
Does the depth of the groove has to be more or less than the thickness of the formica
Is there a special formica that should be used for thisIf I can get this right, the project quantity will be at least a few hundred.
Urgently awaiting any and all help
Abdul