xebryusguitars Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hey guys, I've bought a bunch of inlay and I want a quick and effective way to install it into my fingerboards, I was wondering if anyone has tried the Turbo Carver bits and put them into a "flex shaft" dremel attachment or if it even fits. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 What advantage is there going to be in putting as high speed CO2 gas driven bit in a regular speed motorized dremmel? Your just plain better off using the dremmel router bits, and taking the time it requires. The only, ONLY fast way to rout is either CNC, or to a pre-made template exactly matching the inlays. Otherwise your still just hand routing. Craig L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted December 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I dont really see what you're saying. Im just taking Brians advice in the Inlay tips and tricks tutorial. I do have some PRS birds and I have the template for them and they fit perfectly so even if that helps for only that project, fine with me. Just wondering if anyones had experience doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 If you aren't going to listen, don't ask. Craig just told you that there would be no benefits to putting those bits in a Dremel tool. If they were better than the Dremel bits, I'm sure they'd be advertised as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted December 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 hahaha oh now i see. Im wasnt trying to be an ass to craig. I just havnt seen tips that small on dremel bits. I didnt really undertand what craig was trying to say but you made it more clear. yeah, i was just wondering because Ive looked at dremel bits but I havnt seen them with tips that small. Also, i wasnt trying to get the job done faster, I was just trying to be more accurate. Sorry for pissing you guys off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I believe stewmac sells down to 1/32". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted December 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 alright thanks a lot for that info. ill probably order that than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 We'll I'm definitly not upset No harm done and yes what I was trying to say (rather unclearly I guess) is that Stew-Mac does sell bits down to 1/32. That's all as far as I ever go, even for inlaying into maple. You don't want to be so close that when the wood contracts, etc.. the inlay is forced out. Even CNC needs to leave a space for wood movement. The turbo carver bits are specificly designed for high speed issues, like egg carving, etc.. Oh by the way, I DONT recommend them for inlay engraving. Too much movement. Now go play nice. It's the holidays Cheers. Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_ed Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 According to the StewMac web page, the bits are from 0.019" to 0.032". They are quite small. I might try some inlay now that I know where to get the bits that I need. I never really thought that they were available. Thanks for the info. Guitar Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Sorry, apparently I was more aggressive than I intended to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 The holidays are stressful. I am running ragged, and getting little if any inlay done. It's very frustrating. Most lilely it's coming through in everything I undertake for now as well. Don't worry. I did get one rather seasonal inlay finished last night. I'll post pics soon. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 haha well at least we all are good now and also i got the info i needed everythings good thanks a ton guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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