Source for inlay work?

[deadedith]

I'm finally starting my KMG 000C, and want to send out my fretboard for a little inlay work. Who can you recommend?
Thanks
Dave B

[tippie53]

What do you have in mind. I do inlay work and if you are looking for real wild stuff I know an artist that does 3 D inlay. You can contact me through my website . I will be happy to work with you . http://bluescreekguitars.com/services.php you can see some of my inlay work here.

[Freeman]

Why not learn to do the inlay yourself - a router base on a Dremel, a few dentist's burrs (or buy the burrs from StewMac) and precut pearl from Andy Depaule

http://www.luthiersupply.com/

I haven't done any fretboard work other than simple dot or diamonds, but if you are thinking about inlay that spans the frets (vines or somethig like that) I think it is easier if you do it before the fret slots are mitered.

btw - I really do ask my dentist to save his old burrs, when I get in every 6 months for a checkup he has a little package for me. You can buy a set of collets for your Dremel that fits about anything you'll need.

[deadedith]

Thanks to both of you!
Dave B

[tippie53]

As an inlayer I use solid carbide end mills , Dental burrs are not flat but can work in a pinch . I used them once and they don't compare to the end mills.

[Freeman]

As an inlayer I use solid carbide end mills , Dental burrs are not flat but can work in a pinch . I used them once and they don't compare to the end mills.

You are right, John, but the price is right and after breaking a couple of the expensive ones from StewMac I just asked my dentist for his old ones.

[tippie53]

bits cost about $7 stew mac is way too much

[JJDonohue]

John...where do you get your end mill bits?

[tippie53]

http://bqtool.com/cart/index.php?cPath= ... 54cdddab21
ask them when you order. They also stock a .020 bit. I buy them by the 100's