Using Pre-Engraved
Inlays.
These Fairbanks Pre-Engraved inlays must be inlaid flush with
the surface. Not a project for a begginer.
They can not be used on a surface with a radius because you will
loose the engraving when you grind the radius.
The best way to inlay these is to follow the steps described here;
1; Cut the pockets for the inlays
just a little tad deeper than the thickness of the inlay.
2; Place epoxy glue (Dyed Black
if you are going into ebony) in the pocket. Use enough so that
you will get just a little squeeze out when the inlay is pressed
flush.
3; Use a small square of 1/4"
Glass or Plexi-Glass as a clamping caul.
4; Place the Inlay in the pocket,
but do not apply pressure yet.
5; Apply some wax to the clamping
caul and place the caul onto the inlay.
6; Using a clamp, apply pressure
to the inlay until it is flush with the final surface.
7; Let the epoxy glue set for
24 to 48 hours. (Two Ton Epoxy, not the 5 minute junk)
8; After the glue has set,
take the caul off and carefully scrape and sand around the edges
of the inlay to remove all the excess glue squeeze out. Be careful
not to sand the engraving as it is very shallow and can be sanded
away.
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