The way that I have started to do my inlets is to measure off and existing stock and draw a template in SketchUp. I the print it at a 1:1 scale. I have found this to be the fastest and cleanest way for me to do the inlet. I think with this stock I could have used a sharp chisel and got some nice clean lines. With my previous homemade laminates that material would tear out in layers.

If you have any questions please let me know.

The first and most crucial step is drill the bolt holes in the proper location and square.




Then I place my cut out template in place and draw my inlet. As you can see I use the bolt holes to align it.


I also use that template drawing and trace it out on some scrap, which I then cut out using the bandsaw. This will be my router guide.


This is what it looks like. I still have some clean up to do but were on the way. I will get the action inlet done tomorrow and then cut out the rough shape of the stock.