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Inlay

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How do you do inlay, and what equipment would I need to go about this?
internet searches aren't helping me as much as people who actually know what there talking about.
 
That greatly depends on what you are inlaying into what.
 
This attached images are a very generalized procedure of how I go about producing inlay.

Start with a design... and determine your patterns and colors. You will require precise pockets and fitted inlay pieces... some epoxy... and finishing effort...!
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Great pix, Boomer. Shows the progression and result extremely well. However, as Bill says, it depends on what you're inlaying into what. You use "some tool" : Mill, chisels, knives, dremel, router, etc. to cut a hole in the substrate the same shape as the inlay and then you glue the inlay in and sand it all down to shape. Softer materials like wood are easier than harder materials like metals, but it can be done.
 
Ayup... and the fact I used the words "very generalized procedure of how I go about producing inlay" were SUPPOSED to convey that this was by no means a definitive explanation nor imply it was the only way to go about the process.
 
so, say g10 material,
easier? what tools would be ideal?

I was thinking about using some casting rubber for handles, I don't know if that is gonna be the very best idea.
But, we'll see.
 
As far as G10 goes... it's a MOST stable material capable of holding precise crisp edges and detail. Ideally... the tooling would be CNC based... for the accuracy, precision and repeatability in the pocketing and inlay materials. NOT everyone has access to a CNC mill or router. Stepping down a notch you can achieve great results with template routing. One template for the pocketing... another template for the inlay piece or pieces. AND lastly... at least in my opinion for G10 workability... a very steady hand and a Dremel. Very much a process whereby you create the pocket and shape the inlay by fitment trials. A wash, rinse, repeat as needed exercise. Not optimum... but it could be accomplished with determination.

I have no opinion on cast rubber handles... out of my wheelhouse.
 
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