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I was thinking about doing this in white mop for a 12th fret marker. Since it's on the fret board I would have to engrave it after it's in place and the fretboard radiused. Has any one ever did this before? What kind of problems do you think I may run into? Do you think it's to big of a job for someone with no engraving experience.

Thanks, Dale




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I think it is a prime example of what to start with. I would practice in some scrap before stating but go for it

Dale,

From what I see, most of the lines could be cut with the saw. You may want to go as small as a 6/0 blade.
As for engraving after inlay, just be extra careful near the edges to avoid small gouges in the wood or chipping!

Good luck!
Paul

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Thanks, What kind of tool would you recomend for the engraving. I've looked at what Stew Mac has to offer, anything else come to mind?

Dale,

You could use a carbide scribe with a fine point but will be limited to a single line width as compared to,say, an onglette graver.
The gravers can be "leaned" slightly left or right to widen a line, and also cut a bit easier when sharpened properly.
Keep in mind, there are no "rules". I once engraved a 3 inch tall Eiffel tower, girder by girder, with a single edge razor after breaking my scribe! Oh the pain... But, it did work!
Paul

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