neck inlay routing.wmv

Doug Wilkes can be seen here routing out the wood for the pearl inlay on a custom 'Rex Bogue Double Rainbow' twin neck commission.

See how Doug has cut out the inlay by hand, then glued to the fret board prior to cutting the fret board to inlay the pearl. Doug uses 'kiddie' glue to aid the precise cutting of the fret board.

The whole process of drawing the design, cutting the inlay by hand and then shaping with a file, routing the fret board ready for the pearl inlay to be glued into the fret board takes many, many, many hours of work. But the results are worth it..

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[tippie53]

there is always another way to do it . Nice to share the information .

[evilguitar9430]

what is that machine youre using for the inlay? is it a normal drill?

[PestVic]

stewmac dremel base for the win!

[moosey62]

LOL! Love the closing comment!

Thanks Doug. Not aiming for anything of that intricacy, but you've told me all the the things I wanted to know.

..Bloody hell. You'd be no good as a spy..

;-)

[stereo20mike]

Amazing work Doug :-) a real inspiration to myself as a guitar body carver . What dremel do u use and what attachments fitted?

[telechoby]

how many time it takes?, how much does it cost?