Very nice job Allen!
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tried my hand at some inlay |
This is my first go at inlaying anything so complicated, and first time at engraving. There are lots of areas that I can see for improvement, but overall, I'm pretty pleased with how it's turned out. Thanks for the inspiration from guys like Craig to stretch my skills. Attachment: 100_2429.jpg
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Allen, Nice job! |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Very nice job Allen!
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Way to go Allen! That looks great!
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| Author: | clavin [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | That's great! |
Hi Allen. That's a really nice inlay, I'm really thrilled if anything I may have posted here made you try something you wouldn't normally have tried. Keep it up, it only gets easier! (Then for some reason it gets really hard again.. I have no idea why ![[headinwall]](./images/smilies/headbangwalluf8.gif "Mad") Craig L |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
That looks really good Allen !
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
it looks like you did a really excellent job bro. it looks well balanced to my eye and although there is plenty of inlay, it doesnt look too busy. are you carrying the theme throughout the rest of the guitar? great job! |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
what kind of flowers or tree is that by the way? |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:18 pm ] |
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Dang.... |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Very pretty inlay Allen, and nicely executed! Dave F. |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Allen, that looks awesome. Nice work! |
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
The flowers are suppose to be orchids. Gold MOP for the petals, and Pink Mussel for the center. Some Koa for the stems. It's going on a birdseye maple 000 with purple heart binding. I hadn't intended on doing any more inlay on the fret board other than some Pink Mussel fret dots. I've cut a Minneritchi fret board for it, which has the same colors as the Koa stems, and has some purple hues that pick up the binding color. As well it ties is the browns and pinks of the birdseye maple. I'm not entirely sure if I'll go with this fret board though. I'm going to get the body ready for the neck, then do a rough assemble and stand back and have a look before the fret board gets glued to the neck. |
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| Author: | Brad T [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Wow...if I knew I could pull off something like that first time, I would attempt it. Great job! |
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| Author: | ChuckG [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:05 am ] |
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Beautiful work, Allen! |
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Thanks everyone. I found one of the most difficult parts of the inlay, was to come up with a design and layout that was something I felt I could cut and fit together, while still looking interesting. Honestly, that took more time than the actual inlay and engraving. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Yup Allen, what Steve said.....! Shane |
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| Author: | Ziegenfuss [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:28 am ] |
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Beautiful work!!! |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
I would say that looks pretty darn good !!!! Well done. can I ask why you have the truss rod protruding out so far (when doing headstock adjustables, I like to get the end of the hex section just past the nut if possible - I also grind the hex adjustment key so that its a short as possible but still fits fully into the rod - it likely needs only about 1/4-5/16s - then you can really shorten up the slot length) ??? And you will need to make an awfully long and skinny cover for the slot .... |
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Well, Tony, It's one of Allied's short truss rods, and the other end is right at the end of my tenon, so this is where the adjustable end lands up. The truss rod cover is indeed long and slender. It fits into the slot and held in place with a rare earth magnet. It doesn't overlap the head stock veneer. I've made it out of ebony as well, so I'm trying to make it blend in as well as I can. It's only my second go at a head stock adjustable truss rod, so there are some things I'm going to need to work out for future builds. Thanks for the tips. |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Nice job Allan! Even for a first shot!
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| Author: | DannyV [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Looks great from Powell River Allen! You'll have to show us the finished product. I like your headstock shape also. Cheers, Danny |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
DannyV wrote: ...... I like your headstock shape also. ...ummm, me too! 
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| Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tried my hand at some inlay |
Yes Dave, your head stock was the inspiration. I think it's a beautiful design. This is the body it's going on. Attachment: 100_2433.jpg Attachment: 100_2432.jpg
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