dcamp67 Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 About how thick is the inlay thay you use on the headstoke and fretboards? And has anyone used regular colored plastic rather than the more expensive shell or stone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 I use only .06 for almost everything. The depth helps keep things right under any potential curves and radii. For headstocks you can go as thin as .04. In the orient they go as thin as .02 for flat areas. It's harder to work though. I recommend staying at least .05 and higher for almost any quality inlay work. You can use plastics. They work easier than shell, but need a little more in the polishing stages. I use about 50 or so materials in my work. Plastics, stone, shell, metals, fossil ivories, woods. Keep your mind open. As long as it's relatively hard, but cut-able, and sand-able, go for it! Craig L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcamp67 Posted June 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Craig, you are the person i most hoped would answer this query. Mucho thanks for your expery input. I am buying a micrometer and dremel in the AM, and wanted some cheap material that would look good to practice with. I am going to try and replicate your tucan trus rod cover as my first practice attempt, just all with plastic. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Your welcome. Lets see what it looks like after it's done! Good luck! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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