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Hello again!

I am working on #2. I decided to add an inlay to the headstock. I bought a nice simple inlay that is multiple pieces. It came glued to a piece of cardboard. I assume I need to cut around the inlay leaving the cardboard on it to hold it together. (yes?) But I also think it is face up on the cardboard (its symetrical..so it probably doesn't matter). How would you guys suggest I go forward with the inlay. I have done fingerboard inlays that were all one piece, so I have the basic process down...but I am not sure what to do with this one.

Thanks for any help!

Joe

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soak it in water and it will fall off the chipboard

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Will the inlay seperate? I don't think they are glued together.

So the plan would be to trim the inlay on the cardboard to use as a template. Route my cavity. Soak the inlay to loosen the cardboard. Then either add glue and then place in the inlay...or lay the inlay in the correct spot and add CA....yes?

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Joe

Joe, follow this from Andy DePaul and you won't go wrong.

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Excellent TUTE! Thanks a bunch. I am now ready to move forward with this tonight and get it right!

JD

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