Inlaying --How I do it

[Gary Max]

Had several folks ask ----so made some time today.
This is one of the Eagles that I have for sale over on the MVV forum.
I will get the pics loaded and come back and try to add enough info to get you headed the right direction.

I figure out where I want the inlay to sit---mark the top and bottom--
Then I drill holes to match the lenght of the opening I want. Then I use a router or a Dermal tool to open the hole to the size I need for the inlay

After I get the hole the right size I build the blank---installing the painted tube with Epoxy. I add a little extra to the hole after the tube is installed to make sure the inlay get a good seat.
I mount the whole pen on the lathe and fill the hole full of Epoxy and let her dry. PR would do a good job but I am out right now and Epoxy works.

This is what it looks like on the lathe. I will get it done in the morning.

Hope this helps.
Oh the blank---Yup it's Dalberg Stevensoni from Nolan.
Kit is a Jr from CSUSA

 

[Nolan]

Very nice Gary, Looking forward to seeing the completed pen. Are they both about the same size?? The pheasant looks like with the wings it may have to go into a full sizes pen. Just wondering what you think, may have to try one for a hunting guy I know.

 

[Gary Max]

I figure the Pheasant will go sideways----and I sure would be happy to take a liitle of your money---that would be different---

 

[Nolan]

Originally posted by Gary Max

I sure would be happy to take a liitle of your money---that would be different---

FLMAO

 

[Tea Clipper]

Looking good Gary, but won't the epoxy turn yellow with age?

 

[leehljp]

Ahh, Gary,

Another Taig owner.

You made the inlay look simple. Too many times we make things too complicated.

 

[Paul Downes]

Question. Do you glue in the tube and then glue the inlay down to the tube in orde to have it turn to the finished diamete?

 

[Gary Max]

Paul that really is one step----it gives you a chance to move the inlay around so it sits right.

Ron ---I don't know if it turns yellow---epoxy is all I had so that's what I used--- I would rather of used PR.

Hank ---I set this lathe up just for pens---the only thing I don't like is no Morse tapper. When I first built it I thought I was going to turn at shows---that lasted about one show and I figured out it's hard to sell and turn at the same time.

 

[Gary Max]

I have had a couple folks ask about this so I am am bumping the post.
We are setting up at a show today but I will try and place a ad later today.
Thanks