Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added April 11, 2019 by Cody

Trout inlay pen assembly tip

"I do a lot of the inlay pens, particularly the trout. After several assemblies and time wasted looking for dropped pieces, I came up with a simple but effective system. I got a simple plastic shoebox with lid $1.00, and I used a section of 3/8” brass tubing. I drilled two parallel 5/16” holes on either sides of the box ( see photo). I slip the rubber bands and pen body onto the tube over the box. Any dropped prices are contained in the box and easily recovered. This has made assembly so much easier. Good lighting, pointed tweezers and a magnifying glass will get you turning in no time. (Do not glue the wood on the assembly tube, it will stick)"

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added May 27, 2017 by Thayne

"Hard to put together, but looks great once its been turned."

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added April 11, 2019 by Cody

Trout inlay pen assembly tip

"I do a lot of the inlay pens, particularly the trout. After several assemblies and time wasted looking for dropped pieces, I came up with a simple but effective system. I got a simple plastic shoebox with lid $1.00, and I used a section of 3/8” brass tubing. I drilled two parallel 5/16” holes on either sides of the box ( see photo). I slip the rubber bands and pen body onto the tube over the box. Any dropped prices are contained in the box and easily recovered. This has made assembly so much easier. Good lighting, pointed tweezers and a magnifying glass will get you turning in no time. (Do not glue the wood on the assembly tube, it will stick)"

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added January 20, 2018 by Tim M

Impressive finished product but with a steep learning curve!

"I purchased the Fly Fishing Twist Pen Starter Set and 3 of the Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kits. I started assembly of the first inlay kit and quickly discovered that the “difficult” rating was accurate! With the exception of the 3 longer pieces, each piece required some filing. I would suggest that anyone who attempts this inlay kit have a set of jewelers files handy and, of course, a good set of tweezers! After filing several pieces I wondered if the barrel from another inlay kit would make the job any easier. I opened another kit and began placing the pieces and it was like “night and day” as far as the fit of the pieces in the barrel. I then prepared all 3 inlay kits for gluing (see pic). Be extremely careful when removing the brass tube in preparation for gluing especially if any of the pieces are loosely fit in place. Also, when flowing the CA glue over the inlay pieces, do not touch any of the pieces with the application tip! Movement of one piece at this point can be disastrous! On multi-piece kits like this all pieces will not be flush with the barrel surface when ready for gluing. Do not attempt to level pieces after the brass tube is removed before gluing, the result is quite frustrating! On one inlay I attempted to use the brass tube to hold loose fitting pieces in place strategically while gluing, do not attempt this, the brass tube is now glued in place with no inlay pieces in place! I just ordered a bottle of debonder!"

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added December 24, 2017 by Bruce

Fisherman love it

"So I made this pen with a cutthroat trout inlay blank for a customer and it came out spectacular, my only issue is the transmission squeaks when turned but a little oil and it went away. I will be making more of these!"

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit

Added April 11, 2019 by Cody

Trout inlay pen assembly tip

"I do a lot of the inlay pens, particularly the trout. After several assemblies and time wasted looking for dropped pieces, I came up with a simple but effective system. I got a simple plastic shoebox with lid $1.00, and I used a section of 3/8” brass tubing. I drilled two parallel 5/16” holes on either sides of the box ( see photo). I slip the rubber bands and pen body onto the tube over the box. Any dropped prices are contained in the box and easily recovered. This has made assembly so much easier. Good lighting, pointed tweezers and a magnifying glass will get you turning in no time. (Do not glue the wood on the assembly tube, it will stick)"

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Cutthroat Trout Inlay Kit