Members Bluesman Posted March 21, 2012 Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 I was shopping at my local Tandy and what do I see. Sting Ray on sale. So I pick one out. It is black with a really nice pebble finish and a very symetrical Mother of Pearl inlay. I plan on using as an inlay for a guitar strap. So, question. Do I just cut glue and stich it like regular cowhide? And is there any finishing requirments? Please let me know if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of. Oh Boy Exotic inlay time Thanks, Jon Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members katsass Posted March 21, 2012 Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 I was shopping at my local Tandy and what do I see. Sting Ray on sale. So I pick one out. It is black with a really nice pebble finish and a very symetrical Mother of Pearl inlay. I plan on using as an inlay for a guitar strap. So, question. Do I just cut glue and stich it like regular cowhide? And is there any finishing requirments? Please let me know if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of. Oh Boy Exotic inlay time Thanks, Jon FWIW; I understand that you need to grind down the hard little 'nubbins' around the primeter of the portion being used as an inlay, then possibly skive or sand down the underlying skin for a nice, clean fit. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members WinterBear Posted March 21, 2012 Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 And don't forget to wear a mask and goggles when you grind those nubs down. You won't want to breathe that stuff or get it in your eyes. Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
Members Bluesman Posted March 21, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 And don't forget to wear a mask and goggles when you grind those nubs down. You won't want to breathe that stuff or get it in your eyes. You guys mean like a sanding/grinding disc in a Dremel? Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members Spinner Posted March 21, 2012 Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 The sanding drums work really well for this, 100grit will take them down pretty quickly. FYI - dry erase markers work great for drawing guidelines on lighter color stingray and cleans right off with a damp rag. For darker colors, I use low tack pinstriping tape. Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members WinterBear Posted March 21, 2012 Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 Like Spinner, I use sanding drums. The disks are more difficult to use. I also have some Dremel/Ryobi type coarse grinding wheels and cones which are pretty good to use as well. Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
Members Bluesman Posted March 21, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 21, 2012 Thank You Folks, I will get myself a Dremal and some sanding drums. One other thing. Do I need to finish this at all, I mean top coat wise? I assume the black color is from a dye. Thanks, Jon Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
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