jay ernst

thanks for the replys

The black epoxy I used was mixed with a compatible pigment from Tap palstic....

I used black in the maple headstock for a contrast to the maple

and also the abalone inlay...

My understanding also, is that all epoxy gives off gas bubbles when curing.

and that when you sand with an opposte wood color than the epoxy the dust goes right into the

bubbles .

I liked the idea of usin clear epoxy , I'l have to experiment to see how that would look

on maple with an abalone inlay..

Thanks

I have drilled a 3/4 X 1/8 inch hole in my maple headstock: filled with black epoxy and placed an abalone inlay in the epoxy

let dry for 24 hours sanded and the results were maple dust from the headstock incorporated in the back epoxy from sanding

How do I avoid this problem.

If someone would like a picture I can send via e-mail

I don't know how to add image on this site.

thanks

Jay

how did you get black epoxy?

Some dyes will slow down the curing time quite a lot

try gunstock Oil, just wipe on ....8-10 coats or more

first have a base sealer of 1 lb shellac (2 coats)

I have drilled a 3/4 X 1/8 inch hole in my maple headstock: filled with black epoxy and placed an abalone inlay in the epoxy

let dry for 24 hours sanded and the results were maple dust from the headstock incorporated in the back epoxy from sanding

How do I avoid this problem.

If someone would like a picture I can send via e-mail

I don't know how to add image on this site.

thanks

Jay