Next build - another tele!

**DarkMark** · 06-08-2021, 11:32 PM

If your inlay is too intricate, would you consider using something to fill the area? Coloured wood filler or a glue mixed with something?

**Simon Barden** · 06-08-2021, 11:37 PM

Sounds like it's time to invest in a laser cutter.

**Groovyman32** · 07-08-2021, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by DarkMark

If your inlay is too intricate, would you consider using something to fill the area? Coloured wood filler or a glue mixed with something?

Yeah I did mess about with filler made from ca glue and saw dust. This was how it turned out:

Not good enough for use on the real thing! But I do intend to keep practicing!

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**Groovyman32** · 07-08-2021, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Simon Barden

Sounds like it's time to invest in a laser cutter.

Now you’re taking Simon!

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**McCreed** · 07-08-2021, 07:08 AM

Yeah I did mess about with filler made from ca glue and saw dust. This was how it turned out:

I think Mark was talking about an inlay alternative. There was some discussion between Mark & Dozy about it here:

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=11174&page=10

At least I think that's what he was referring to...

**Groovyman32** · 07-08-2021, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by McCreed

I think Mark was talking about an inlay alternative. There was some discussion between Mark & Dozy about it here:

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=11174&page=10

At least I think that's what he was referring to...

Ahh - yes I see - I’ll give that some thought

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**McCreed** · 07-08-2021, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Groovyman32

Ahh - yes I see - I’ll give that some thought

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Somewhere online there's a video (YT???) of a wood turner guy using the crystal stuff.

**Trevor Davies** · 07-08-2021, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by McCreed

Somewhere online there's a video (YT???) of a wood turner guy using the crystal stuff.

Easy Inlay at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwutRSdQQg.

It is quite easy to use. Quite expensive also. Cutting the inlay recess for the logo would still be the hard part. I have only made round inlays using forstner drill bits.

**DarkMark** · 07-08-2021, 04:44 PM

Yeah, McCreed understands me. I experimented with a few substances (that sounds wrong). Here’s an example I did with glitter and glue.

**Groovyman32** · 07-08-2021, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by DarkMark

Yeah, McCreed understands me. I experimented with a few substances (that sounds wrong). Here’s an example I did with glitter and glue.

That looks awesome Mark!

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