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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:19 pm 
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Is there a standard amount of overcut to program in for the rebate on an inlay? I'm about to cut a rebate for a rosette, and all of my test cuts so far have been on the super tight side. Tight enough that I'm afraid I may break the pieces getting them in.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:42 am 
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For me somewhere around 4 or 5 thou is enough clearance.


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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:59 am 
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It depend on your machine. I'd start at 1:1 and increase the pocket in .001" increments. After you do this a few times you'll get a feel for it. Keep notes.



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:15 pm 
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I've been cutting my pockets with a .003 allowance. Takes a bit of coaxing, but the tight fit is satisfying.

Did this job for a friend recently.
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Here's a macro shot showing the fit. African Blackwood in Mahogany.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:53 pm 
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Thanks for all the input. Ended up using right at .002. Could probably even go a thousandth more, but it's fitting. Nathan, is that glued with CA?

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:00 pm 
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It is. Cleans up nicely.


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