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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Has anyone used an engraving pantograph for inlay |
I saw this unit on a local for sale site and wondered if it would be useful for our inlay uses. I realize a larger pattern would need to be created but it might work. http://windsor.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-PANTOGRAPH-W0QQAdIdZ188429597 Fred |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone used an engraving pantograph for inlay |
I've used my pin router which is the same concept of pattern cutting. I think a pin router has the advantage of avoiding the potential slop and jerky movement of the pantograph arms. And it would work even better if you built a small one dedicated to inlay. You would have better control and take up less space. The limitation is detail and bit size. If you can make due with a 1/16" straight router bit, it works fine. Trying to use smaller inlay bits becomes difficult. Trying to operate it smoothly enough to avoid breaking bits isn't easy. |
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| Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone used an engraving pantograph for inlay |
Chris Paulick showed a cool video of one of the Florida luthiers' home-made pantograph, and it looked like it would be a great tool for inlay. Oh Chris......... Dennis |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone used an engraving pantograph for inlay |
Visisting the Larrivee shop in the early 90s.... they did all thier inlays on a shop built pantograph, with both positive and negative patterns, for the shell and the pockets .. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone used an engraving pantograph for inlay |
Dennis Leahy wrote: Chris Paulick showed a cool video of one of the Florida luthiers' home-made pantograph, and it looked like it would be a great tool for inlay. Yeah, looked like a great little unit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQlDAg971c If I was build something for inlay, it would probably be this.(Wonder if Keith MacKenzie did plans.) |
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