I collect antique sewing machines as well as knives.
I have a very old machine that had mother of pearl inlays in the bed.
Actually I'm told the pearl was cemented and the bed built up to meet it. I have to replace the missing pieces. My plan is to hit the next knife show and pick up a broken MOP pocket knife and use the scales to make the inlays since they're more likely to match what's there in color.
Where I need advice is to the best way to cut the pieces to fit.
What's the best way? Hand tools? Dremel? It's not going to be easy
the pieces are kind of tear drop shaped.
Thanks
Tom
I have a very old machine that had mother of pearl inlays in the bed.
Actually I'm told the pearl was cemented and the bed built up to meet it. I have to replace the missing pieces. My plan is to hit the next knife show and pick up a broken MOP pocket knife and use the scales to make the inlays since they're more likely to match what's there in color.
Where I need advice is to the best way to cut the pieces to fit.
What's the best way? Hand tools? Dremel? It's not going to be easy
the pieces are kind of tear drop shaped.
Thanks
Tom