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1. 
   DonStephan | Apr 04, 2004 12:56am | #1

   The simplest solution might be to add the stringing before gluing the veneer to the curved panel. You could cut on the inner circumference using a template and sharp craft knife, tape the stringing to the veneer circle, tape that assembly onto the remainder of the panel, and use it as a template to cut the outer circumference. Tedious, but workable.

   Don

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   UncleDunc | Apr 04, 2004 01:35am | #2

   Make a curved base for the router? You'd still have to figure out how to guide the thing, but at least that would keep the bit perpendicular to the surface of the door.

   
   

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   Edited 4/3/2004 6:57 pm ET by Uncle Dunc

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   joinerswork | Apr 04, 2004 06:52am | #3

   If you haven't laid the veneer on the panel already, I believe it would be best to make up the veneerface by laminating it to another veneer cross grained.  The two ply veneer can be inlaid while it is flat.  Set the router's depth to cut thru the show face, but not the underlayment. Inlay the string, and put veneer tape over to hold it til glue dries.  Then cover the panel with your inlaid face.

   If the panel is already veneered, I'd make up a pattern out of paper, and use it to lay out the circle onto the panel. Trace a single line describing the path of the inlay, with carbon paper.  Make up a knife  by capturing two blades together in a handle such that their combined thickness equals the width of the stringing.  Sharpen the blades by beveling their inside faces, so they will scribe two parallel lines, with parallel outside shoulders.  Use the tool to straddle  the line laid out from the paper pattern. Start with light pressure (easier to guide accurately), then deepen the cut. Chisel out the waste, and glue in the stringing.  Be prepared to work slowly.  If you are careful, you will be able to make a good job of it.

   Good luck,

   Ray