I'm a student in antique furniture restoration and need to make
several lengths of narrow stringing (1.29mm x 1.29mm metric)(1/20"
imperial) in ebony, rosewood and ivory.
I have heard this is possible using a table router and would
appreciate some advice on how I should build a jig to do this.
Thank you, Nicky
Meadows NJ wrote:
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> I'm a student in antique furniture restoration and need to make
> several lengths of narrow stringing (1.29mm x 1.29mm metric)(1/20"
> imperial) in ebony, rosewood and ivory.
>
> I have heard this is possible using a table router and would
> appreciate some advice on how I should build a jig to do this.
>
> Thank you, Nicky
Nicky:
Michael Fortune does a fair amount of fine line inlaying. Had
the privilege of attending one of his seminars on the subject.
With the exception of a bandsaw to slice thin strips to start
with, you can do the rest with a block of wood, some sand
paper and a few simple tools you can make. Here's the URL
to the stuff I put together on the subject after taking
his seminar.
www.wood-workers.com/users/charlieb/Inlaying1.html
You will find that the ebony and the rosewood will be tricky
to bandsaw without a good resaw fence. Fortunately I've
put together that info as well
www.wood-workers.com/users/charlieb/Resawing1.html
Good luck and if you find other methods which work please
share the information with the group.
charlie b
Why don't you use a bandsaw with a guide fence - make them a little proud
and sand smooth?
I have no idea how you would use a router for this.
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> I'm a student in antique furniture restoration and need to make
> several lengths of narrow stringing (1.29mm x 1.29mm metric)(1/20"
> imperial) in ebony, rosewood and ivory.
>
> I have heard this is possible using a table router and would
> appreciate some advice on how I should build a jig to do this.
>
> Thank you, Nicky