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Is there a standard amount of overcut to program in for the rebate on an inlay? I'm about to cut a rebate for a rosette, and all of my test cuts so far have been on the super tight side. Tight enough that I'm afraid I may break the pieces getting them in.

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Jason McGowan
M&S Guitars
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For me somewhere around 4 or 5 thou is enough clearance.

It depend on your machine. I'd start at 1:1 and increase the pocket in .001" increments. After you do this a few times you'll get a feel for it. Keep notes.

I've been cutting my pockets with a .003 allowance. Takes a bit of coaxing, but the tight fit is satisfying.

Did this job for a friend recently.


Here's a macro shot showing the fit. African Blackwood in Mahogany.

Thanks for all the input. Ended up using right at .002. Could probably even go a thousandth more, but it's fitting. Nathan, is that glued with CA?

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Jason McGowan
M&S Guitars
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United States of America, looks like another silent night
As we're sung to sleep by philosophies that save the trees and kill the children....
Casting Crowns

It is. Cleans up nicely.