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Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
8 replies:
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
Hey that inlay looks good Kim.
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Ogata (eric)
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
very cool inlay, would like some details on how you did it? I'm thinking that would be perfect for my wife's Woodduck...
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
Dremel with a router attachment.
#6 ground wire I believe. 1/8" solder. I prefer the lead free. Just a phobia on sanding lead. Nickel is good wire to work with too.
Bent the wire to my template. Trace the bent wire to a scrap piece of plywood. Route out the trace to a depth at least 50% or so of wire thickness. Tap the wire or super glue the wire into the routed groove. Sand down the wire flush. Remove and transfer to your yak. I super glued the finish wire inlays to the inlay groove and did more sanding. Final step get some 600 grit or whatever you like to buff.
I was afraid routing out big grooves like that would weaken the deck. I took a 3 mil piece of okoume and glued it under the deck opposite the inlay. I used a hydraulic floor jack and some shims to force the brace into position.
Thanks for the compliment. I am just getting into this inlay stuff. My first thoughts were gold and silver. Kinda hard to work with in such thin leaf. I really like the copper. riogrande.com if you want nickel wire. They also have square copper wire in smaller gage.
Kim
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
Whooooooooaaaaaaa!!!!
I forgot one tip. Big tip. On my practice pieces, the shiny metal will cause the glass cloth to show quite well. Only way I saw around this is to lay your cloth and 1st coat of epoxy. When it has cured, then route out the inlay. This is the reason why I used practice plywood to sand the wires.
Kim
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
Nice job on your inlay! Nice to see others doing this. I like the solder and the template idea. I usually freehand the routing with a dremel tool with a custom base I made for it. A template seems less scary!
Here's a pic of the first inlay I did on a kayak, a few years ago. Nowadays I mostly build SOF kayaks, and can only put in inlay on the cockpit rim. Not as satisfying!
Anyway, your bike (and boat) looks great!
Dave Gentry
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
Not sure if template was a good word for me to use. I just trace from the drawing to the wood using carbon paper. I don't have free hand drawing talent.
I like what you did. As I said earlier I am just getting into the copper. Lots of stuff to try yet. Soon as I learn to cut copper sheets easily that will open up a lot of things.
Thanks
Kim
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
I had 3 kayaks and wanted to build more. Yes, a dilemma. I had the idea to build another and donate it to a charity auction. But soon after the build started, a buddy I let use my Duck last summer, bought the new build. He is the owner of the local bike shop. Hence the bicycle theme. I also did a decoupage on each side, of his shop logo. All is coming out well. He gets a yak at a great price. I gave a couple hundred to the Sandusky Sailing club Jr. Sailing Team and I got some therapy.
I also got a great deal on a recumbent bicycle which will renew my enjoyment of pedaling.
Also thanks again to John for a break on the plans for charity.
Thanks
Kim
RE: Finally varnishing CLT 17/ copper and solder inlay
» Submitted by MrKim - Thu, 4/9/09 » 8:41 PM
First coat. Just want to show the different colors.