Purfling in various stages of completion
Drawing of Lingcod in different positions
Gluing braces with gobar deck
Joining a bookmatched set for back
Drawing of Lingcod in different positions
Drawing for fly fishing inlay
Using shop made pantograph for cutting inlay parts. I made this from Ipe (iron wood). I call it The Poorman’s CNC
Cutting inlay pattern with scroll saw. Pattern is 2.7 times larger than final inlay
Another example of pattern for the Poorman’s CNC.
Worker Bee pattern pieces
Final Snake inlay
Final Worker Bee Inlay
Lots of little parts make up the Red King Snake Inlay (not a coral snake)
Recessed channel is also cut with the Poorman’s CNC
After cutting out parts with The Poorman’s CNC they are fit into this walnut burl slice
Finished inlay will be sanded flat with drum sander and cut to rough shape then glued to headstock.
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