jerrylwatson@gm Jerry Jul 24, 2008 #1 What do you guys use to bond an Ivory inlay in the wood? Also should this be done when the thickness of the butt is close to where you want it? Thanks
What do you guys use to bond an Ivory inlay in the wood? Also should this be done when the thickness of the butt is close to where you want it? Thanks
patrickcues AzB Silver Member Silver Member Jul 24, 2008 #2 I use the West System. 105 resin and 205 hardener. It has been the best I have used to date. Here is the phone number. 989-684-7286 Doug
I use the West System. 105 resin and 205 hardener. It has been the best I have used to date. Here is the phone number. 989-684-7286 Doug
matta Cue Snob Silver Member Jul 24, 2008 #3 jerrylwatson@gm said: What do you guys use to bond an Ivory inlay in the wood? Also should this be done when the thickness of the butt is close to where you want it? Thanks Click to expand... I think most of us cut the cue to about .020-.030" over sized. Cut your females. Inlay the cue with some epoxy. Cut a pass to your final size the next day. Nice, super clean, inlays.
jerrylwatson@gm said: What do you guys use to bond an Ivory inlay in the wood? Also should this be done when the thickness of the butt is close to where you want it? Thanks Click to expand... I think most of us cut the cue to about .020-.030" over sized. Cut your females. Inlay the cue with some epoxy. Cut a pass to your final size the next day. Nice, super clean, inlays.
B BLACKHEARTCUES AzB Silver Member Silver Member Jul 24, 2008 #4 I use G5 epoxy & yes the butt is slightly oversized, when I do my inlay work...JER