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   trialnut | Jan 05, 2006 09:04pm | #1

   Any good epoxy casting resin or urethane based casting resin should work fine. Just make sure you use a release agent that is compatable with the resin you choose. Usually any silicone grease based release will work. If you can find a Pattern Shop nearby they can usually steer you in the right direction and may even have materials on hand.

   Rich

   The Professional Termite

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   BCurtis | Jan 05, 2006 09:15pm | #2

   Thanks Rich!!!

   I look into those products.

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   QCInspector | Jan 05, 2006 10:30pm | #3

   This bushing kit does exactly what you want, using a pattern like you've made, without having to go through the casting process that you have in mind.

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=41779&cat=1,43000,51208&ap=1

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   BCurtis | Jan 06, 2006 08:45pm | #4

   Thanks for the info. I checked it out. However I have smaller radii than the bushings 15/32 radius. My smallest radius is 5/16. Bushing will not fit.

   Any other ideas, or is there something I am missing.

   BCurtis

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   QCInspector | Jan 06, 2006 09:47pm | #5

   I guess neither of us read that catalog description correctly. The pattern will have to be scaled up to allow the larger bushing to be used but the router bit is a 1/4" straight. Therefore has a radius of 1/8 of an inch, so it will cut the inlay that you need.Another option that you have if there are any trade schools near you that have CNC equipment, would be to enlist their help. You or your students could create the CAD files to make the pattern, either single or multiple designs. Then organize a field trip and take all the students there with the wood and see how CNC equipment can be used to cut the cutting boards and inlays. There may also be a cabinet shop or factory nearby that would do the same thing.

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   BCurtis | Jan 06, 2006 10:17pm | #6

   Thanks again.

   I did just check into visiting a pattern making shop who does have a cnc router and mill. I think this avenue would be the best for the students to see how this all works.

   Again thanks

   BCurtis