Metal inlays

[monark88]

Sorry-this is a repeat of my posting made in the wrong place.

I'm about to order some aluminum sheeting for doing inlays from Whimsie. I also wanted to order some Jeweller's Bronze for same purpose.

And suggestions as to how well it will sand out? Any problem with compromising (for want of a better word) the surface of the wood when turning or sanding?

Also should 30 guage be ok for the inlays.

I'm a novice with this. I have used aluminum cans for this, but would like to try some varying thicknesses.

Any help is much appreciated.

Russ

Russ

 

[Drstrangefart]

Sorry-this is a repeat of my posting made in the wrong place.

I'm about to order some aluminum sheeting for doing inlays from Whimsie. I also wanted to order some Jeweller's Bronze for same purpose.

And suggestions as to how well it will sand out? Any problem with compromising (for want of a better word) the surface of the wood when turning or sanding?

Also should 30 guage be ok for the inlays.

I'm a novice with this. I have used aluminum cans for this, but would like to try some varying thicknesses.

Any help is much appreciated.

Russ

Russ

Use a skew instead of sanding. I've found that sanding hazes the surface in a way it never quite recovers from. As long as you don't get chatter, the wood should be fine.

 

[monark88]

thanks, sounds reasonable. Luckily, I've just finally gotten to the point where I can use the skew to where I can start at 600 grit and even sometimes I can go straight to polish. Can't believe it myself.

Russ