I had an idea

Eric_K · Post by **Eric_K** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:38 pm

Well, - it seemed to work.
I tried copying two ways. The first way was directly on the glass. The second way, I taped the inlay to some green paper and then copied onto clear mailing labels.
Copying on the green paper gave a better image, but you couldn't see well to place it.
I've attached images of both types of copies.

I used a dark one for testing purposes. It was easy to route right up to the edge. I had to clean the corners with a small chip carving chisel. The final image is with the inlay inserted about 1/2 way. I had to route the E twice because I didn't go up to the edge completely the first time.

TonyinNYC · Post by **TonyinNYC** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:18 am

Cool! I'm glad it worked! I suppose if the object you photocopy is bigger there is more chance for distortion. For the small inlays we do, it seems like it won't be a problem. Good stuff!

Eric_K · Post by **Eric_K** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:48 pm

I've tried this twice and both times the fit was on the too tight side of perfect.
Next time I'm going to copy at 101% and 102% and see if it helps.

Eric

TonyinNYC · Post by **TonyinNYC** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:30 pm

That's better than it being too loose! At least now you know there is room to fudge a bit!

Eric_K · Post by **Eric_K** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:36 pm

This is my first attempt at using the technique on a real job. I had to put it in a vise and press it in

Eric

TonyinNYC · Post by **TonyinNYC** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:03 pm

WOW!!! That is a tight inlay!! On light wood, you can't do any better! I know how I will be doing my inlays from now on!

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