R Jones Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Just a little test I did in the shop today. Had a couple extra minutes and have been wanting to try and inlay some copper so.... Here's a piece of 0.02" copper inlayed into a piece of Bubinga. It's about 3 3/4" round and 3/4" thick. I was going to use it as a drink coaster but finished it with lacquer so I guess that's out. In the future they will get a oil finish:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Looks sharp. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningwood Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 looks really nice. Did you use CNC for the cutout ? Where did you get the copper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Jones Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 looks really nice. Did you use CNC for the cutout ? Where did you get the copper ? Thanks guys:) Yes, I used a CNC however even that had it's challenges. A local metal supply company often has small pieces they sell as "artist copper" so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapele steve Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've been wanting to try some inlay myslef. Can you explain the process in more detail? Is the CNC an automatic type of routing machine? How did you get the Copper to fit so well? BTW, great job......Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've been thinking of trying something similar with polished stones. What kind of adhesive did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombuhl Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 by "artist's copper," I assume it's small blocks of solid copper? Or is it something you need to melt down (smelt down?) and pour? My limited experience with copper comes from plumbing repairs, copper rivets, and the odd copper rod this one hardware store sells. I have seen hammered copper basins, but never been allowed to touch them. (Don't know why the museums have this "no touch" policy. It might make going to them more fun.) This is a fantastic ornamentation! I could see so many uses for them.... Christmas trees, door knobs, door knockers, closet knobs, serving trays, centerpieces, candle stands, etc. I'm tempted to start one myself... Aside from that CNC part, that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mqutkingdom Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 great contrast. overall a great idea. but next time try a tighter grained wood it might look a little better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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