Here is part of the inlay getting put in. My customer finally decided he wanted the pearl cat and the recon dog. So i had to re-fit the cat back in.
Anyway, here is how I do it. If you see anywhere you can make a suggestion please let me know.
I start by routing out the area where the inlay goes.
Because part of the inlay is on the truss cover, it has to be left in during the inlay process.
Cleaning the corner with a chisel
When I get to the truss cover I raise the bit and rout where I need to. This is so I can have some ebony behind the inlay on the truss cover.
Then I tack glue the inlay to the truss cover and pull it out so I can cut the truss cover away, or "out" of the inlay.
Here the truss cover is cut away from the inlay
And here is the "re-fit". Its nice and tight.
And then the inlay put in the headstock.
Next will be the other part of the inlay, the moon in the window, the logo and the engraving. Then I'll be able to move on with the neck construction.
Hope you enjoyed.
Have a nice evening. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Kevin.