mtylerfl
07-01-2015, 08:58 AM
Hello,
This project uses commonly available items to create a very nice inlay appearance. The overall resin inlay procedure outlined in this project was featured at the 2015 CarveWright Conference. A decorative resin-based inlay is easy and fun to do, plus it adds a unique quality to your own projects!
The project is designated as “Intermediate” because the box corners will be mitered and the lid and box interior panels will be cut out using your table saw. The BASIC mpc components are carved and cut out using just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required.
I have included a special “BONUS mpc” with the project. This is provided for those who have upgraded to the Designer Pro software and will perform a v-carved lid inlay design using a 60-degree v-bit instead of the conventional raster carving. Depending upon the design complexity, a Vector Group V-carving can often save time and yield neater ‘chip-style’ cuts for projects like this. For comparison, the BASIC version of Designer time estimate for the raster carve lid design is 1 hr. 23 minutes using OPTIMAL mode. The same design using Designer Pro's Vector Group v-carving feature time estimate is only 18 minutes using OPTIMAL mode.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Lid_Inlay_BASIC_Raster.mpc
• Inlay_Box_Sides.mpc
• *BONUS: Lid_Inlay_V-60_PRO.mpc
* This version requires a 60-degree v-bit and the Designer Pro software
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Lid mpc: 0.75" x 5" x 15"
Box Sides mpc: 0.75" x 7" x 20.5"
**Box Bottom: 0.125" x 3.0625" x 6.75"
**Lid Panel: 0.25" x 2.625" x 6.375"
** Not mpc’s - you cut from 0.125" and 0.25" hobby ply or hardboard stock
Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine in all cases.
3) Miter or table saw, wood glue, clamps, rags and disposable brushes
4) Zinsser Bulls Eye SealCoat , denatured alcohol, sandpaper 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 220, 320 grits, unsweetened Baker’s Cocoa Powder, Corn Starch, Paprika, 6-Minute and 30-Minute Epoxy, plastic mixing cups, popsicle sticks and toothpicks, clearcoat spray
5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details
The finishing and inlay techniques are described in detail in the PDF instructions that are included with the project. Recipes for the inlay mixtures and example color schemes for both light and dark woods are provided.
This project uses commonly available items to create a very nice inlay appearance. The overall resin inlay procedure outlined in this project was featured at the 2015 CarveWright Conference. A decorative resin-based inlay is easy and fun to do, plus it adds a unique quality to your own projects!
The project is designated as “Intermediate” because the box corners will be mitered and the lid and box interior panels will be cut out using your table saw. The BASIC mpc components are carved and cut out using just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required.
I have included a special “BONUS mpc” with the project. This is provided for those who have upgraded to the Designer Pro software and will perform a v-carved lid inlay design using a 60-degree v-bit instead of the conventional raster carving. Depending upon the design complexity, a Vector Group V-carving can often save time and yield neater ‘chip-style’ cuts for projects like this. For comparison, the BASIC version of Designer time estimate for the raster carve lid design is 1 hr. 23 minutes using OPTIMAL mode. The same design using Designer Pro's Vector Group v-carving feature time estimate is only 18 minutes using OPTIMAL mode.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Lid_Inlay_BASIC_Raster.mpc
• Inlay_Box_Sides.mpc
• *BONUS: Lid_Inlay_V-60_PRO.mpc
* This version requires a 60-degree v-bit and the Designer Pro software
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Lid mpc: 0.75" x 5" x 15"
Box Sides mpc: 0.75" x 7" x 20.5"
**Box Bottom: 0.125" x 3.0625" x 6.75"
**Lid Panel: 0.25" x 2.625" x 6.375"
** Not mpc’s - you cut from 0.125" and 0.25" hobby ply or hardboard stock
Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine in all cases.
3) Miter or table saw, wood glue, clamps, rags and disposable brushes
4) Zinsser Bulls Eye SealCoat , denatured alcohol, sandpaper 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 220, 320 grits, unsweetened Baker’s Cocoa Powder, Corn Starch, Paprika, 6-Minute and 30-Minute Epoxy, plastic mixing cups, popsicle sticks and toothpicks, clearcoat spray
5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details
The finishing and inlay techniques are described in detail in the PDF instructions that are included with the project. Recipes for the inlay mixtures and example color schemes for both light and dark woods are provided.