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Fingerboard Inlay

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:49 am
by Harold in Tn
How does one go about installing pearl inlay, other than simple dots, in a fingerboard without removing the frets?

Re: Fingerboard Inlay

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:03 pm
by Tim Benware
Your inlay base needs to span the widest frets both up and down & left to right for the length of the pass and you will adjust the cutter height accordingly.

Re: Fingerboard Inlay

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:03 pm
by ken cierp
ditto -- Tim

I'd also make sure the edges of the base have a radius rather than a squared corner to help the router slide better.

Re: Fingerboard Inlay

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:24 pm
by Tim Benware
ken cierp wrote:ditto -- Tim

I'd also make sure the edges of the base have a radius rather than a squared corner to help the router slide better.
+1