If the inlay had been perfectly straight, the tablesaw-cut diamonds would have fit perfectly the entire length. But, because of the curves, probably 8 out of 10 had to be adjusted slightly to follow the path. I have a feeling the coves are hiding some gaps that will become evident later, so sans-cove-n-bead might be better - more work to fit, but easy to see gaps. I'll probably try that next time (if I remember not to mill all the freakin' strips ahead of time).

The inlay technique is straight from One Ocean Kayak. However, I couldn't get a good smooth line with the saw cut, so I cut shy of the line and evened it up with a microplane - that worked great.

Ross

: Really cool Ross! Did you cut the diamonds all to exact on the tablesaw? And
: do you think it'd be easier with no coves?

: I already stole your "Liedy-lids" idea. Come next boat I may just
: plaigerize this, too!