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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: ptk1126 on January 30, 2015, 06:31:14 PM

Title: Holding inlays while inleting
Post by: ptk1126 on January 30, 2015, 06:31:14 PM

On my current project, all the inlays will be held down by nails, but
during the inleting process on a large patchbox finial, for example, if I use screws
to hold it in place I will later need to fill in the holes so the nails will have
purchase.

What have you folks used to fill such holes ?  Some of the holes will be
very small and may require pressure to force in the filler.

Thanks
Paul

Title: Re: Holding inlays while inleting
Post by: Scota4570 on January 30, 2015, 06:36:00 PM

I normally use the same type of wood.  Here is another idea, I use a lot of bamboo BBQ skewers in model building.  Bamboo is super strong and is already round and tapered. 

Title: Re: Holding inlays while inleting
Post by: greybeard on January 30, 2015, 06:50:13 PM

I tend to solder a framing nail to the inlay. when the inlay is the wood to your satisfaction unsolder and polish off to nice and clean.   Epoxey glue is a subistitute for solder. heat and clean.
   Bob.