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Re: decorate a butt joint?
By:Robert Woodard
Date: 8/20/1999, 9:53 pm
In Response To: decorate a butt joint? (Bill Harden)

> Looking at "Rockler Woodworking Magazine's" page on FANCY INLAY,
> both brass inlay strips, and misc. decorative heat adhesive inlays. I just
> ordered plans to build Pygmy's Osprey Triple and am thinking (out loud)
> about decorating the butt joints with one of these great inlay bands. I
> wouldn't rout out a channel for a flush fit. My question is; with the a
> small rise created by the inlay, will it cause bubbles, or an obvious bump
> after fiberglassing? Is this a waste of time and money? I just want to
> jazz-up the seams a little. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

> Bill Harden

Messages In This Thread

decorate a butt joint?
Bill Harden -- 8/20/1999, 7:03 pm
Re: Veneers and name tags
Dave Houser -- 8/21/1999, 1:28 am
Re: decorate a butt joint?
Robert Woodard -- 8/20/1999, 9:53 pm