Use CW for inlays?

[dehrlich]

I'm wondering if it's possible (i'm sure it is) to use the CW to make inlays... meaning carving both the depressing and the inlay, and make them fit exactly. What is the technique for doing this if anyone knows? Sure it has to do with the inset of the bit and all. Thanks!

[liquidguitars]

I do it all the time however i think some changes in the software could make this null to do without fracturing the parts and blowout, I need to test my old MPC to make sure.

here is how it done:

[liquidguitars]

Here is what Designer looks like:

i include the sled in the MPC to remove the guess work. the inlay part is cut upside down using the 1/16" carving bit to make a natural wege for a snap fit like in the old days with a sander.

[dehrlich]

Kewl thanks... is that you playing guitar on the video? I play guitar, have always wanted to build one of my own but never tried. Always wanted one with an extra wide finger board for my extra wide fingers lol. Nice work

[liquidguitars]

I play but not on this video... " not that good " heh he.

[Wilbur]

What do you do to get the CW to carve that way, following the line and not going back and forth?
I am just getting back into carving after two yr and can't for the life of me remember how that was done for the inlay.

Wilbur

[fwharris]

What do you do to get the CW to carve that way, following the line and not going back and forth?
I am just getting back into carving after two yr and can't for the life of me remember how that was done for the inlay.

Wilbur

Wilbur,

You inlay might be getter set up with using vector lines to carve out your area and not using a carve region. See attached example. I used the 1/8" cutting bit and for the outer line I put the inset as 1/16" so the bit will cut inside the line..

[Wilbur]

Thanks for the tip. I will give it a try.

[fwharris]

Wilbur,

Your welcome. You can use different bit selections other than the 1/8" bit if you have them. Just need to make the correct insert when applying the bit selection. And to ge on the safe side I would to a test pocket cut on another board just to insure you have things set up right...