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WilliamBalz

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Subject : Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-20 10:17 AM
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I am doing pembroke tables that call for edge stringing as well as stringing about 1" inside the circumfrence. Because this is an ellipse (and I don't want to build an ellipse jig for the router)I am thinking of doing the inner band one of two ways:

(1) by hand with a slicing gauge and picking out the 1/16" channel

(2) with a dremel router and a small Stewart MacDonald jig used by violin makers that allows you to get about an inch inside a perimeter

I think the router will give me a better cut, but I must be sure to keep a very steady hand when routing the channel or else I will slip up and ruin the top.

Any advice on these or better methods is greatly appreciated!

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ckurak

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-20 7:54 PM
Post #35242 - In reply to #35241
Has the top already been cut to size? Or, is it still a blank?

If it is still a blank, one might consider using a CNC router to cut the path for the stringing, then cutting the profile. All of this would be done while the blank is held in place on the CNC router table. Using a CAD program to design the top shape, and the 1" inset, should be relatively simple. First, design the profile of the part. Second, add an offset at 1" in from the profile.

Do you know someone who has a CNC router? And, try some samples first to be sure that the inlay path is machined properly. It might take a little bit of experimentation with some different bits to get the correct results without any tearout. But, once the right bit, etc., is selected, the results should be perfect, and, IMO, a lot less stressful than handwork.



 
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WilliamBalz

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-21 7:30 AM
Post #35243 - In reply to #35242
The top is cut to size and circumfremnce is sanded smooth. No access to a CNC router....must be done by hand with the included stress! Thanks.


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-21 8:36 AM
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As another option, I believe Lie Nielsen now offers hand tools for just this application. No doubt I've misspelled the company name horribly, but most woodworking magazines probably have ads for the company and with some experimentation you'll find their web site.


 
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craig tufankjian

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-21 8:46 AM
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William,

I believe these are the tools Don was speaking of.


http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?cat=549


 
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Steven Kenzer

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-21 6:59 PM
Post #35246 - In reply to #35241
The Lie-Nielsen Inlay Tool is beautiful. If you want to do this by hand, that's the way to go, assuming you can justify the expense. However, if you were leaning towards using a router as the technique of choice, then you might check out this jig:

http://microfence.com/ellipse-package-standard-p-59.html#top

Good luck.


 
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WilliamBalz

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-01-21 10:31 PM
Post #35247 - In reply to #35246
Steve-

And others, thank you very much>>>i do own the lie nielsen tools...the issue with them is the tear-out on the cross-grain curved cuts, though the cutting gauge might work well to define the edges with a steady hand on the circumfrence operation if I have a reference edge (the edge of the table top).....the microfence jig looks great..maybe this is the choice if i am to plunge into precision router jigs. Kudos to Mr. K's great website!! all other suggestions are appreciated! Best, Bill


 
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WilliamBalz

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Subject : RE: Inlaying stringing 1" inside the circumfrence of an ellipse
Posted : 2009-02-02 3:07 PM
Post #35255 - In reply to #35247
For anyone interested, I used the Stew-Mac violin purfling jig....worked very well for doing the stringing inside the perimeter....just use a steady hand and build a 1/2" MDF platform to adjust for bit height limitations of the jig
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