Tutorial : Inlays and Inlay Tools

[Gavin1393]

I have an Excalibur (General International) . There is a great review here on it that shows how great it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxz3b_LHlkY

[Tweaky]

I have an Excalibur (General International) . There is a great review here on it that shows how great it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxz3b_LHlkY

Just looking at the spec;s....It might be one of the best, and I could probably see it as such.

Biggest Problem is, it would take up too much space.....and I doubt the several thousand $ expended would be justified ....So I'll opt for getting a hand scroll saw.....let the result be with the Gods.

[Gavin1393]

Biggest Problem is, it would take up too much space.....and I doubt the several thousand $ expended would be justified ....

One for $845 in Vic...

http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/ad...l-Saw-/189583/

[Tweaky]

One for $845 in Vic...

http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/ad...l-Saw-/189583/

So tempting...I'd need to ask the owner on shipping cost to Sydney.

I have already ordered a Jewellers saw and heaps of blades, plus some different Shell from the link given in this thread earlier.
I also went to Hobbyco today and bought 2 relatively small sheets of Brass, and one of Copper.

Since I have a dremel already, I intend to use it to test possible engraving, then further chemical treatment of those engraved pieces.
Since figured Maple veneer has been problematic in sourcing at a reasonable cost for it's intended purpose [ Testing various Stains and finishes] while at Hobbyco I also bought 2 X 1m sheets of Basswood around 3mm thick....It will have to suffice for the testing.

A few years back I bought a book by Robert Hughes and Michael Rowe, titled - the Colouring, Bronzing , and Patination of Metals.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Colouring-.../dp/0823007626

It's amazing the various effects that can be easily done on both Brass and Copper if you know what to use, and the technique used, which this book gives the largest, and most comprehensive recipes available....with pictures of the effect.

It's a LOT cheaper now than when I bought it [I think I paid around AUS $160 for it ] there must have been a reprint...recommended reading if you are thinking of Metal inlay anyway.