Hey gang,
Here's an inlay done a while ago. No engraving, just saw cuts!
Some day soon I'll buy a magnifying glass
Thanks for looking.
Paul
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:26 am ] |
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Hey gang, Here's an inlay done a while ago. No engraving, just saw cuts! Some day soon I'll buy a magnifying glass
Thanks for looking. Paul |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:59 am ] |
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Paul that is very nice work. I have a rug made of closed cell foam at the end of my workbench. It's actually a mat for someone's front door. It has Bordeaux emblazoned across the face of it with a pastoral scene of France in the background. I think of you each time I see it. You can get one at WalMart, they are really good on the old feet. |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:16 am ] |
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Oh wow!!!!! STUNNING!!! Materials? Mother-of-pearl...is that ruby in the knot? I have GOT to make a second guitar, you've given me ideas... Your work is beautiful and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing it! |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:23 am ] |
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Okay, I stinkin' QUIT inlaying!
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:34 pm ] |
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Thanks for posting, Paul. I'm really impressed by those itty-bitty, delicate cuts on the letters! Clean! 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:38 pm ] |
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ME TOO. What size blade do you use? Steve |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:09 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=L. Presnall] Okay, I stinkin' QUIT inlaying! [/QUOTE]
Huh Man, i'll never start inlaying!  Just kiddin', as usual!
Paul, you da Man, another fine piece sir! |
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| Author: | molitovv [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:14 pm ] |
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That is stunning Paul |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:20 am ] |
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Dickey- there are worse things to be reminded of 
Sam- It's actually Agoya, with a gold MOP knot, filled with a special secret engraving filler. Some in the forbidden inlay lairs call it "Crayola Red". 
(Anyone know Stew macs phone #?) "Okay, I stinkin' QUIT inlaying! " Larry, I say that all the time!!!!! Steve- I used a 3/0 blade for this one. I tried a 6/0 but broke too many blades, and figured I might damage the inlay. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:45 am ] |
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So Paul is the Falcon one piece? if so Im selling my jeweler's saw |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:31 am ] |
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I'll give you $10.00.... |
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| Author: | D Stewart [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:43 am ] |
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Very good looking work Paul!. One quick question, when doing the knot, is the cavity routed through the whole shape? I mean, is it filled in with epoxy and dust, or as I suspect, each piece individualy routed with the "islands" of the wood left within the loops of the knot? Thanks, Donovan |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:02 am ] |
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Hi Donovan, In this case, some islands are at the bass and treble sides,and inside the larger openings. I've wasted a lot of time trying to route every minute island only to have it disappear when just "kissing" the side. Obviously, ebony is much more forgiving on this. This knot was cut in very specific spots, out of one piece. In order to keep the lay out and line space correct, I tinted some CA black and glued the lines together after cutting. Then the shell was pierced in an area with a small void and the cutting was completed.This results in all sections remaining in their proper orientation. Fill in the remainder of the lines , clean up the "exterior" portions of the knot, and it's ready to inlay. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:40 am ] |
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So Paul what do you use as blade lubricant? |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:22 am ] |
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[QUOTE=MichaelP] So Paul what do you use as blade lubricant?[/QUOTE] I used to use the lube sold by Rio Grande, but seldom use anything today. It seems like I can feel the blade better without it. (I typically chase a cut with a needle file to get rid of the serrated edge left by the blade). I go through a lot of blades, and many of you know ,on average, 3-4 out of a dozen are defective. Not very good odds when you're cutting delicate parts! 
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