XcitR Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've cut MOP and Paua Abalone pyramid inlays for a new fretboard, and I'm at the point of scribing around them on the fretboard to rout out cavities. Would you glue the pyramid pieces together with CA glue first, and then temporarily tack to the fretboard for scribing? What is the best way to temporarily attach them to the board? I've heard of using everything from double-sided tape to DUCO cement (and a drop of acetone around each to remove.) What methods do you guys use succesfully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 DISCLAIMER: I haven't done any inlay work yet. I'm only repeating the info I have at hand. The book I have on doing inlay suggested that very thing if it's a multi-piece inlay. He suggested piecing the inlay together like a puzzle on wax paper, then use a VERY SMALL AMOUNT of glue to tack the pieces together. Expect some to seep out of the edges, but it won't stick to the wax paper. After the thing is in one stable piece, the pattern can be made in the wood. The major benefit of this is that you're only routing one cavity. Post some pics when you have some progress to show. Also, if you go this route, PLEASE let LMK how this works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another doug Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've only done it a couple of times, but: When I did it I glued the inlay together with CA, then attached to the fretboard with a tiny drop of regular old Elmers glue. After scribing, it popped off no problem, with no solvents needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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