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13th Jun 2009, 9:01 pm | #1 |
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some black inlay missing
On my HMV 482 wood case, i've got a couple of inches of black inlay missing. I was thinking of usiny expoxy resin (dyed wih black cement dye), but read that this could shrink.
On the other hand, someone had suggested to use superglue, which would shows no sign of shrinkage. Anyone have any thoughts or other suggestions ? |
13th Jun 2009, 9:34 pm | #2 |
Nonode
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Re: some black inlay missing
I'm not sure what your trying to repair, but I would suggest you start with something a little less permanent in case something goes wrong.
What about melting black wax crayon into the void? David |
13th Jun 2009, 9:54 pm | #3 |
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Re: some black inlay missing
the inlay is 3mm wide an 3mm depth and there a two sections (30mm) missing.
i'll try and post a photo |
14th Jun 2009, 9:16 am | #4 |
Octode
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Re: some black inlay missing
Hello,
You can get 3.4 mm square ebony stringing - quite cheap but the postage is a bit much. Maybe someone has a bit lying around? Could easily be sanded down to 3 mm square. http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/c...tringing_1.htm Michael |
14th Jun 2009, 7:13 pm | #5 |
Rest in Peace
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Re: some black inlay missing
you should attempt at replacing it with wood veneer if poss. Stringing is available , but is useually quite narrow ,or decorative . is it actually black ? if so you will need a very close grained wood , that you then have to dye . you can get small packs of veneer too .
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