fyb Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I was thinking of using some wood for the (dot) position markers on a project I'm doing. I figure I can just drill the holes and use a compatible plug cutter to get the markers, and then cut them pretty flush with a flush cut saw. What do you think of this idea? Has it been done before? Concerns though . . . If the saw doesn't get them perfectly level with the fretboard, can I sand them OK without taking off too much fretboard material? What should I worry about here? Do you think differing expansion/contraction properties will make this a bad idea? (I'm thinking maple markers in a rosewood board). Should I just use regular wood glue or something else? And if you can think of anything else . . . lemme know Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I dont think it would be that big of a issue. as with all inlays be sure the get the sizes as close to puzzle piece as possible. what I would do is leave the dot alittle proud of the board. and with your radius sanding block start milling just the dot down. once you get to a point where you will rub the fingerboard it will be pretty close to flush. I couldnt imagine it removing THAT much material. especially if the board isnt radiused yet. there is a debate between CA and epoxy. Ive seen both. Ive also seen titebond, so who cares. I doubt the expansion of the dots would be that big of a deal, but I do see the maple staining more then a pearl inlay would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) They will get dirty. I would countersink them slightly and then, using a toothpick, drop fill with poly, CA or epoxy for a protective cover. Edited November 16, 2006 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 yeah that sounds cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyb Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good ideas guys Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yes (depending on the wood used) they would need some kind of protection. If it is a maple board, you options are almost endless because you will have to put a finish on it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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