Can anyone tell me how to blend metal inlays in wood seamlessly?
I am working on a project requiring brass or bronze inlay in wood; the problem is that the inlays must be seamless and the wood has cast metal parts at the ends, and the inlays must blend with them, too. Obviously, I don’t want to damage the wood by direct heat application and brazing the metals together; is there an alternative?
I am working on a project requiring brass or bronze inlay in wood; the problem is that the inlays must be seamless and the wood has cast metal parts at the ends, and the inlays must blend with them, too. Obviously, I don’t want to damage the wood by direct heat application and brazing the metals together; is there an alternative?
Siri – That’s certainly one method of applying the inlay, but I want to know how to blend them into the cast parts seamlessly.
If I’m not mistaken, and I rarely am, there is a product called "ColdBraise" or something similar. There are probably several. Go to a metal shop or welding supply store. There are many applications for such material, but the most often used is in your circumstance. I’ve used a similar product when creating a table with several types of wood and bronze.
April 1st, 2010 at 3:53 am
you hammer the metal into the wood…. and then you glue it together.. i don’t under stand the cast part but as i understand it you can drill holes and "klink" the metall to the cast and file it down…then it will be seamless.
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April 1st, 2010 at 4:32 am
That is a good question Is it good to answer a lot of questions or not?
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April 1st, 2010 at 4:55 am
If I’m not mistaken, and I rarely am, there is a product called "ColdBraise" or something similar. There are probably several. Go to a metal shop or welding supply store. There are many applications for such material, but the most often used is in your circumstance. I’ve used a similar product when creating a table with several types of wood and bronze.
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