Thanks all... The laser makes those inlays dead simple... wish I could take credit, but no, it worked it's little heart out. That burnt outline was not my idea, it was his brain-child.
The main issue i had was loosing some of the little letter infills (pine) and I had to re-cut a few letters just for a small "wedge".
The secret was to cut the inlay 0.2mm larger than the base to compensate for the kerf. I also mirrored the inlay and seated it "upside down" (from the top) assuming the kerf had a micro taper with the bottom of the inlay being a tad wider than the top due to "loss of penetration power"... All sounds scientific, but that's what I tell myself without concrete evidence... other than "it seemed" to work... (Tried to track down a blog I wrote about laser inlays on LJ, but could not find it after the re-shuffle.)
The Old English font makes for a great engraving/backfill,
SplinterGroup The duck does quadrant hinges! Bet with the Brussos and shipping that cost a bundle.
I really like the inlay lettering you get, burnt outline is a big + in the effect.
Nice construction, just wish you hadn't run out of finish 🤠
They were octant hinges, but I broke 4 of them during installation. Their cost and shipping deferred my Fe$tool purchases for the rest of that year.
As for the finish, my mate was Polish (with a Hungarian father).
Actually I can't remember what finish I used. I was at an experimental stage and hadn't developed an acceptable style... still haven't... that's why I buff a lot... not as lasting, but just as pretty at the time.
MrRick .... Have you ever tried to velvet inlay the old way?
Velvet material per-se no, however, I have toyed around with adhesive backed velvet sheets. I'm not happy with the edges for full lining a box, however, I do laser cut shapes to use as velvet inlays,
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
