# My first VCarve Inlay

**URL:** <https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762>\
**Category:** 🪑 Projects\
**Created:** [September 26, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762 "2021-09-26T13:59:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![aarseneault](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@aarseneault](https://forum.sienci.com/u/aarseneault)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/1 "2021-09-26T13:59:51Z")

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Finished my first VCarve Inlay using the Longmill with Maple and Walnut.

I used Carveco Maker to design the sign. Cut with the 1/8" endmill and 30 deg vBit from Sienci Labs.

Still need to sand and finish it. Thinking of using Tung Oil as the finish.

Very happy with how this turned out 🙂

 ![IMG_0111](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3cc29e4c59591f39816ebb23017b1b8680055128.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/2 "2021-09-26T16:00:20Z")

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@aarseneault Very nicely done, André. Thanks for posting this. Please post another pic after you oil it. I’m sure the walnut will really pop.

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**Author:** ![Jasonmagee79](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/jasonmagee79/32/2275_2.png) [@Jasonmagee79](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jasonmagee79)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/3 "2021-09-26T16:49:22Z")

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I’ve been wanting to try out the inlay. But I better keep it basic for now. 😂

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**Author:** ![aarseneault](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@aarseneault](https://forum.sienci.com/u/aarseneault)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/4 "2021-09-27T00:42:29Z")

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@Jasonmagee79, It took me a few tries with just one of the letters using MDF before i got the numbers right in Carveco Maker. It’s still not perfect on close inspection. I think it’s because my router moved slightly on one of the axes when I was changing bits.

I read somewhere that i can activate the motors before the tool change to ensure there is no movement. Will try that with the next one 🙂

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**Author:** ![Panamapete](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/panamapete/32/1716_2.png) [@Panamapete](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Panamapete)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/5 "2021-09-28T11:51:28Z")

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Hi André, what bit did you use for this job - the detail is exquisite.

OOPs should have read the first part of the thread. I see the answer I was looking for.

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**Author:** ![Bill](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/bill/32/6026_2.png) [@Bill](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Bill)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-first-vcarve-inlay/3762/6 "2021-09-30T17:13:05Z")

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Really a super job, well done!

As for a finish I have been using a product from Germany called Osmo. I use the clear gloss “3011”.  
it is available on Amazon. Don’t let high gloss scare you it’s more like a satin.

Tutorial, there are many on YouTube. [[How to apply osmo polyx hardwax oil to furniture - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGGGwHzPu64)]([https://Osmo](https://Osmo) Application)

I sand up to #320, apply the first coat like this guy and then additional applications I use a 6 inch orbital with a white pad, number of coats vary, 3-5 is my usual. Buff off with a micro fiber rag after each coat, the finish is amazing.