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Offline Old Ford2

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Wood Inlay
« on: March 28, 2017, 05:32:15 AM »
Hi,
I am about to install a black wood ( not ebony??) inlay on a cheek piece.
What is the best glue or epoxy?
Thank you!
Fred
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Offline Longshot

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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2017, 01:23:36 PM »
I've used Titebond II and III to set set numerous wood inlays, without issue.  Be sure to clean all glue overrun from inlay and adjacent areas thoroughly  with a damp cloth.  Also, if the inlay is cut from any of the resinous, exotic type woods, wipe down the bonding surface with mineral spirits and let dry before setting.
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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2017, 04:02:32 PM »
Hi,
Thank you for the quick reply!
Fred
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Offline L. Akers

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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2017, 04:22:42 PM »
Ditto on the Titebond glue.  I don't wipe the squeeze-out off but allow the glue to set a couple of hours then use a scraper to remove it.  Wiping the glue, even with a wet cloth, can cause stain acceptance problems in the wiped area.
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Offline Jay Close

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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2017, 04:37:52 PM »
There is an epoxy especially formulated to glue oily, exotic hardwoods and to adhere dissimilar materials. It's called "G-Flex", available online.
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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2017, 08:17:51 PM »
I am one of the Titebond III guys. Handled correctly it is stronger than the wood and dries quickly. Epoxy is great, I just don't like to mess around with mixing, waiting for it to set etc.
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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2017, 08:43:52 PM »
I have glued a few ebony inlays to maple. I wiped down the ebony with acetone and used Titebond II. Its been several years and their still hanging tough.
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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2017, 09:14:06 PM »
I was thinking of wiping with acetone, to remove any oils, but thank you for the confirmation.
Fred
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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2017, 10:07:08 PM »
Wood inlays were seen a lot on jaeger rifles, but were very rare on American guns.

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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2017, 11:10:06 PM »
I once glued hundreds of teak "boards" 1/4 inch thick to the fiberglass cabin sole of a sailboat.  I wiped the teak pieces with acetone and glued with epoxy.  That was almost 30 years ago.  I saw the boat 4 years ago, and the teak cabin sole still looks good.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Wood Inlay
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2017, 12:02:18 AM »
I think it was in one of Shumways books that I seen pictures of a Jacob Kuntz rifle that had wood inlays on it.
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