It isn't pretty but here's my first rosette....

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:42 pm

FYI -- to help trick the eye I always surround any inlay on light wood with a thin black line or at least a dark line of purfling. This hides any tiny flaws in the channel and subsequent glue line irregularities.

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:04 pm

The black line I used on my abalone purfling was only .010" and it makes a huge difference on how the shell stands out against the top.

And as Ken said, it helps to make the fit look better too.

Kevin

MarkAndrew1 · Post by **MarkAndrew1** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:33 pm

I used the dremel to take the shell out, made
the channel wider and deeper and the pieces
fit in nicely. Pics to follow........

MarkAndrew1 · Post by **MarkAndrew1** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:24 am

Worked like a charm....

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:41 pm

Looks real nice. No purfling lines around the shell?

Kevin

MarkAndrew1 · Post by **MarkAndrew1** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:00 pm

Kevininca wrote:Looks real nice. No purfling lines around the shell?

Kevin

Thanks Kevin....

This guitar (my first build) is for my fiance. I offered to do more
with the rosette but she wanted something very simple; so there
you go.....:)

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:29 pm

Most often simple is more elegant. Good for her. It looks great.

Kevin

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