Thread: Bolster Transfer Question

Well needless to say I have to transfer some bolsters and I was wondering if just gluing them in place will be enough to hold them or do I have to cover them with something like epoxy or poly? Transferring bolsters is a first for me. I was planning on making some ebony scales and I really don't like the feel of finishes other than oils or waxes on wooden scales. I guess if I can't just glue them in place would a thin coat of poly be enough? If I had the skill and equipment to embed the bolsters I would do that instead, but since I don't not really another option. Also has anyone ever tried pressing bolsters into wood. I know bolsters are thin, but was wondering if you could steam the wood to soften them would that be enough without warping the wood? Any info or suggestion are welcome.

Sorry for not being the search guru some people are but I think there was a video and thread about bolsters that Glenn did. Try searching for it. I remember watching at least part of the video and I can not remember if he did anything with them after he removed them from a set of scales.
Hope this gets you in the right direction at least.
Anthony

Bolsters or Inlays ????

Bolsters, I just roll them with a X-acto knife handle until they fit the wood then coat them with Med CA using a cheap nylon brush and set them - LAST after you have done the finish on the wood... Now comes issues.. It won't work so hot on any wax and some oil finishes

But the CA and the Pins hold them tight and solid...

Inlays are a whole different animal

Bolsters not inlays. Ok it sounds like I am going to have to finish the wood in something other than oil or wax. I will try poly and see how that works. Thanks for the info.