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Hello everyone.

I've done a fair amount of inlay work using a standard jeweler's saw and cutting jig. I'm curious if anyone has ever used an electric scroll saw or a small tile saw to cut out their inlay? I figure for designs such as block inlays or anything with straight cuts a tile saw would be the way to go. As far as using a scroll saw, If possible, I'm curious how much detail people have achieved in their designs. Also if anyone here has used a scroll/tile saw, what brand/model would you recommend for the job? Thanks in advance!

A jewelers wet bandsaw can cut tight curves in MOP. A dia. coated blade is needed. No dust and quick.

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Mark Twain

Matt, I'm sure this cuts MOP very efficiently, but I feel I have to point out this is a dangerous rig you got there. Having an uncovered top wheel like that just calls for something to happen. A finger or piece of cloathing can get cought between the blade and the wheel like nothing, and then it will get worst before it gets better...

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I should have mentioned it has a cover. It snaps on over the top wheel. It is safe with the cover on. It is unusual in that the diamond blade is smooth when wet, and does not cut through skin. I have touched the moving blade more than once in my twenty years of use. Even without the cover it isn't as bad as it looks, two small springs keep the tiny smooth blade under low tension around 2 rubber wheels . Wet and wild.

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Wow, I have not seen one of those before! I might have to look into that!