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Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
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Author:  Jmc2010 [ Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
Is there a standard amount of overcut to program in for the rebate on an inlay? I'm about to cut a rebate for a rosette, and all of my test cuts so far have been on the super tight side. Tight enough that I'm afraid I may break the pieces getting them in.
Author:  toddb [ Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
For me somewhere around 4 or 5 thou is enough clearance.
Author:  Sheldon Dingwall [ Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
It depend on your machine. I'd start at 1:1 and increase the pocket in .001" increments. After you do this a few times you'll get a feel for it. Keep notes.
Author:  Nathan Hampton [ Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
I've been cutting my pockets with a .003 allowance. Takes a bit of coaxing, but the tight fit is satisfying.

Did this job for a friend recently.
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Here's a macro shot showing the fit. African Blackwood in Mahogany.
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Author:  Jmc2010 [ Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
Thanks for all the input. Ended up using right at .002. Could probably even go a thousandth more, but it's fitting. Nathan, is that glued with CA?
Author:  Nathan Hampton [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Amount to overcut rebate for inlay
It is. Cleans up nicely.
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