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| Fig. 27 A straight edge is clamped the the chamfer to aid in creating the grooves that will accept the inlay. |
SAPFM What tool are you using to cut the groove to accept the inlay?
HEADLEY The tool I used to cut the groove for the inlay is either a broken or used carving chisel with a small shank. It has been filed down to the size of the fine line. It is also slightly tapered so the deeper you go the wider the slot becomes. The width of the groove is approximately 1/16th” (fig. 25).
SAPFM What type of wood is being used for the inlay?
HEADLEY The wood on this maple chest is ebony. These
pictures are of a chest out of curly maple with similar corners. I
added these
pictures
to show
the definition
of the lines (figs. 25-27). The fineline on
the walnut chest is boxwood.
SAPFM Where do you get your inlay material?
HEADLEY About 15 years ago a local furniture factory sold me all their
fine line, ebony and boxwood, and that is what I have been using. When
I do need inlay, I order it from Dover
Inlay in Williamsport, MD.