Inlay Grove, How

[jwhllh55]

Does anyone know how to put an inlay grove around a 10X7X 3/4" board?
The inlay is 3/16" deep by 1" wide..
Any help at all would make my day...
Thanks,
John

[ChrisAlb]

John,

Is the inlay all the way out at the edge and 1" wide?

I would use three rectangles spaced properly and the 3/8 straight bit set 3/16 deep.

[DocWheeler]

John,

I drew one with the inlay 1/4" from the edge. This is what Chris was talking about, except I just used one line instead of three rectangles.

[ChrisAlb]

Actually, to get it accurate I used the 1/8 cutting bit as well.

Drew a 8 x 5 rectangle and offset the 1/8 bit -.125 to establish the 1" edge. Then used 3 rectangles with the 3/8 to clean out the rest.

Hope that helps.

[jwhllh55]

Doc, I can see that I have a lot to learn yet.. I have tried to use one line like you did, but I didn't get the same design. It would be a great joy to talk to you about how the process was done, but I know your time and mine is limited. Thank you for your help, and I'll keep doing the trial and error for now.
John


John,

I drew one with the inlay 1/4" from the edge. This is what Chris was talking about, except I just used one line instead of three rectangles.