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1. 
   dgreen | Jun 08, 2006 07:00am | #1

   Possibly March of 89, Issue #75, page 39.

   I don't have that issue, maybe some one can verify.

    

    

   Good luck

   Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb
1. 
   HarryG | Jun 08, 2006 11:55pm | #5

   Hi

   Thank you I'm looking for that issue.  I believe it might be in issue #8  1977

   I will try to see if anyone has either issue to check.  I'm sick I lost all the 1st issues in the fire.  The magazine is really great.  Thanks for your time.

   Harry

2. 
   Laumonster | Jun 08, 2006 10:05am | #2

   I was thinking on replacing the existing diamonds in my pool table with guitar picks I've collected from concerts through the years. My plan was to basically make a jig and clamp it in place ,then route out said area inlay the pick and polyurethane over it or mayba a resin.

1. 
   HarryG | Jun 09, 2006 12:14am | #8

   Hi

   I need to do squares in side a small black frame.  But I thank you for the help. If I find the article or letter I will let you know

   Thank you

   Harry

3. 
   MBerger | Jun 08, 2006 04:41pm | #3

   Hi Harry,

   We did some searching of back issues and couldn't find any article about inlay in a pool table (the previously mentioned article on building a pool table doesn't cover that aspect).  Unfortunately, we don't have a good method for searching letter archives so we can't help there.

   I would say that any technique article about inlay will guide you through the process. The idea is to mortise out material to fit your inlay. You can use a dremel, a trim router, or a combination of carving and standard chisels. Maybe some folks here can offer other inlay tips.

   Regards,
   Matt Berger
   Fine Woodworking

1. 
   HarryG | Jun 09, 2006 12:07am | #6

   Hi Mr. Berger

   I believe it might be in issue # 8    in a letter or methods part.

   Some one else emailed me and said maybe issue #75  March 89  page 39.

   If you could check these for me.  I'm doing an antique pool table called an

   Kling.  there are over a 200 or more small square mother of pearl  to be cut into

   a black boarder.  This letter or article stated how to do this.  I really need the help.

   Thank you for your time.  I believe the article or letter was dealing with another table on the same order.

   Harry

1. 
   MBerger | Jun 09, 2006 10:31pm | #9

   Harry,

   The article in issue #75 (Building a Pool Table) only covers how to make a pool table. There's nothing about inlay.

   And I found no mention of the technique in Issue #8. I scoured the whole book and didn't find anything.

   Maybe someone else has an idea??? I can always search our library and send you the copy if someone out there can locate it.

   Sorry, Matt

    

4. 
   jazzdogg | Jun 08, 2006 08:13pm | #4

   "The Marquetry Course" by Jack Metcalf & John Apps (ISBN-13 9780713488500 or ISBN-10 0 7134 8850 6) provides useful instruction on inlaying.

   Good luck,

   -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

1. 
   HarryG | Jun 09, 2006 12:11am | #7

   Hi

   Thanks for the email.  I will look into this course.  I just hope I can restore my table.

   Thank you

   Harry

5. 
   betsye | Jun 09, 2006 11:01pm | #10

   Harry:  I think I found the Q & A item you are looking for about making the inlays for your pool table.  Issue # 31 on page 28-30.  If you don't have that issue, send me an email ([email protected]) and I'll send you a photo copy.

   This sounds like the one!  Hope so.

   Betsy Engel

   Administrative Assistant

   Fine Woodworking

    

    

1. 
   jazzdogg | Jun 10, 2006 12:47am | #11

   I find it extraordinary and heartwarming that members of the Fine Woodworking staff are going above and beyond the call of duty to research this topic on behalf of the original poster.

   Kudos!

    -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

1. 
   HarryG | Jun 10, 2006 05:34am | #14

   Hi Jazzdogg

   I agree with you.  That is why the magazine is so great.  They have the best people working for them.  I also want to thank everyone who took the time to read my email and help out.  Thanks again

   Harry

6. 
   douglas2cats | Jun 10, 2006 03:31am | #12

   Some of the tips/techniques from these might be of some help

   http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Inlay/MoveInlay/moveinlay.html
   http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Inlay/BasicRepro/inlay.html

   If you build it he will come.

1. 
   HarryG | Jun 10, 2006 05:31am | #13

   Hi Douglas

   Thank you so much for the help.  I will give this a try.  I did finally tacj down the letter I was looking for.  Issue #31  pg 28-30.  Thanks again for the help.

   Harry