I have just started doing some inlay work. When checking for that fit. You are right when you said that if you push the new inlay piece into the ground piece that it may be hard to get it out again. What you can do is lay a length of dental floss across the excavated area then if the inlay piece fits perfect just pull both ends of the dental floss and the inlay will pop out!
THIS is exactly how to make an instructional youtube video. I'm not necessarily interested in doing inlays but I clicked because it looked interesting and I watched the whole thing because the video moved along nicely. No extra rambling or unnecessary information. Perfect.
A helpful thing my grandad told me about inlays, when offering up the inlay use a couple of lengths of strong thread (I use dental floss) laid across the hole ensuring you have plenty of thread on each side to hold on to should the inlay fall into the hole and you need to lift it out by the threads.
@@stevemumford1999 I'm not aware of any epoxy resin that expands or contracts upon curing. However, if you're adding a thickening filler in powder form, the epoxy resin has to fully wet out the powder, and this process takes time. The initial minute of mixing only starts the process. That's the only explanation I can see for a genuine shrinkage issue. The solution is to allow time for the wetting process to complete before applying the resin, but not so long that it starts to gel in the pot. Refrigerating the materials will help to extend pot life. Smaller batches, constant slow stirring, anything that avoids the pot heating up will help to extend pot time. A very similar wetting process occurs when epoxy is applied to material with a porous surface. The resin will wick into the material. It hasn't shrunk at all, but in effect some of it has drained away. The solution is simply to top it up when that happens, before the resin has begun to gel.
This was probably the best router bushing video I've seen. I never thought I would be able to make inlays without a CNC, and now I am definitely going to try it with my plunge router this weekend! Thanks!
GREAT project/tutorial Marie. So many times content providers skip the little details and all of your videos give us the confidence to "give it a go". Thanks again.
Hi, I have to start by saying you are an absolutely amazing woodworker. I've been doing woodworking for about 30 years and have a very well equipped shop. I have the best wife in the she doesn't care what I buy. I've watched your inlay video at least 20 times and went and bought the same router and bushings that you use also I got the double stick tape as well, it is truly amazing. Well I can hardly wait for your next video to come out. Keep up the wonderful work. Have a great day Don
Now this is how to explain doing inlays and epoxy routering. I am making a crib board and cutting a Canada flag at the top and fill with epoxy. Your router explanation is spot on. Leave it up to a fellow Canadian to make router bushings understandable. Thanks Marie.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is expected to return soon. There are limited paths to reach God, the Almighty, and the only way to connect with Him is through Jesus, who willingly sacrificed His life for the salvation of humanity. We are all born with the burden of sin and require a savior. His name is Yeshua, also known as Jesus, the living God. His return is imminent, and it is crucial to repent and devote oneself to Jesus before the opportunity is lost. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences during the approaching tribulation. May love and blessings be upon all.
I'm still new in my wood working journey and I've learned a lot from your video and some others. Using router templates have been a bit of mystery to me. Finally ... a simple explanation with actual use. MANY, MANY thanks. Inlay kit was an extra bonus. I can't wait to get back into my shop when my long distance work assignment is done.
Glad it was helpful! Guide bushings and inlays were a mystery to me too! Was obsessed about figuring them out. And turn out it's not that complicated once you see how it's done :)
Awesome. That was very clever to cut the walnut to release the cutout of the pig. Thanks for sharing! I've been cutting all the way through my slabs until this point 😂
A t-bone steak, a bar-b-q, simple but easily recognizable items that are associated to food and fun. Great video and looking forward to more. Dave & The Girls
It was really fun to now be able to follow a woman who does carpentry so nicely :-) I'm so glad I found you and your channel, you give inspiration to start carpentry a little, I'm a complete beginner. Thanks so much :-)
Great tutorial, I’m excited to try this technique out. For the dent in your cutting board, depending on how deep, you can sometimes steam them out by placing a damp cloth over the dent and ironing it. Of course you will have sand it and refinish again. Found some success with it!
Nice! quick tip for anyone, unless you're using a fancy compression router bit, it's a good idea to practice downhill routing - going down the slope with the grain, rather than up the slope against the grain. particularly when doing that handle area.
Can I just say what a great video. The information was precise, to the point, knowledgable, very well edited and perfect sound! Was lot of time went into making and editing this video. It was such a joy to watch and I never felt distracted by bad sound, shaky cameras, etc.... It was like watching a network show well done!
Great video. I bought the kit you suggested. I tried so hard to do this with a guide bushings I had. This was so simple. And as for the tape you suggested. Bingo!! Perfect. Thanks so much for putting the time into creating this!!
Thank you for a straight forward and to the point tutorial !!! You make it look so easy, I just bought my first router inlay kit from the link you supplied.... excited to try it out !!!
The paw inlay may be a simple design, but the choice of handle makes it such a stunning piece. Also thx for teaching me a bit about Bosch routers, I work mainly with Makita & DeWalt. This was informative 😎
That’s really nice! Just getting into woodworking and my wife is getting me a router with table for Christmas. I definitely want to learn how to do this. I’m subbing!
Great tutorial on router inlays. Glad you found your way to them. Now everything you make will have a custom inlay. 😃I make wood bowls and fix cracks with little bowtie/butterfly shapes from Big Island Engraving. I also like the little fish shape too. Now I sometimes hope the bowl has a crack so I can add some extra artwork. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Nice job. I'm a wood turner and I use bow ties to inlay repairs over some cracks. We have ready made inlays with different color wood. They are easy to use and it makes a piece look special. IWe have access to turtles, dolphins, fish, crosses, and of course different size bow ties.Thanks
Wow! This is the first time I'm seeing one of your videos and it was helpful and interesting! I'm a novice woodworker and still learning how to use a router but I definitely want to try this one day! Thanks!
I've looked at acrylic templates for various things, but it's easy to forget about guide bushings! I've never used them before but this was a great explainer. Great idea with selling the templates as well!
Thanks for the great video. I've purchased lnlay accessories in the past and was annoyed that the company selling them doesn't have instructions on how to use them. Especially the more complicated patterns. The use of epoxy is a great idea. It gives more options when the supply of contrasting wood is limited.
GREAT work once again. I have had that bushing inlay kit for many, many years. The intent was to do some bowtie work on crack but have always been afraid to tackle it. You mad it look easy. I would say one of the keys is to do all templates without square corners or point and therefore not chisel works to screw up. For me anyway. Thanks again for a very informative and practical lesson. JimE
The corners have been a key point of consideration in my design process. Can't have any sharp corners or narrow curves where the bushing won't fit with the collar on. Otherwise the sky's the limit!
I watched your circle cutting jig video. its excellent. I also prefer the bandsaw jig. would not even consider cutting a circle on a table saw. thanks for the instruction.
Very nice! Great tutorial and very nice camera work! In regards to the dent. Although this technique works a bit better with soft woods rather than hard, it does work with both. The only thing to mention is that this technique works only if the finish has not been applied to the project. Once the wood is sealed it's unlikely to work. Make sure the wood is level on a level bench, etc. Using an dropper, place a few drops of water, filling up the dent to the top. Leave it overnight. With pine or softer woods the water will allow the compressed wood that makes up the dent to rise up. This should bring the dent back up to the same level as the surrounding wood surface. You will however nice that this dent will look sort of like a knot. So it will be a bit darker in color due to that area being compressed but I think it adds a bit of character to the project.
great job. I was thinking maybe even do an inlay into the inlay. So many options. I see you repurposed a yogurt container for mixing sawdust/wood glue. 👍
As a new subscriber i really like the complete instruction that keeps pace with such a pleasant voice to boot. I'm not a newbie and very impressed so far. Love the projects, keep them coming.
Thank you for this video. You are just teasing me making this look so easy. I have a wonderful DeWalt router with all of the fancy trimmings. I tried using it twice. The first time, the piece I was trying to cut went flying out into space never to be seen again. Three months later, I attempted to use a bushing to do the same thing you show here (it's NOT as easy as you make it look). I managed to break the bushing. In frustration, I just threw the rest of the kit out. My wonderful, fancy router is now collecting dust on a shelf. We are no longer on speaking terms.
Great video! Have you heard of a bandsaw technique called Feathering? It could be handy here. You cut as you did but then you use the fact the blade has a kerf to slowly take extra off right down to the line by passing the piece Backwards at a very slight angle so the back of the blade does not burn the edge. The kerf will lightly take off small amounts very accurately!
I really enjoyed your video.....As a fellow Canadian, I was excited to see your name "DIY Montreal" after finishing the video.....keep up the great work....!
Yes, just start with a thin piece of wood for the pig so you won't need to cut it with the bandsaw. Just make sure to secure it to a scrap piece of wood with tape behind the pig area.
A great job on this demonstration video. I have used this system for a number of years. I thought I would mention a few issues that one might run into. If you are going to be making a large inlay, You will have to either enlarge your router base or make some supporting, equal depth thickness, router base supporting material when routing the base stock. You can't allow the router to fall into the void. Also, templates and guides do not allow for inlays with sharp corners. Your triangles and stars will not have points at the end, they will have radiuses. I'm still trying to figure that out.
hey @jojohd - The inlay boundary (walnut) is cut with the side of the bit farthest from the template. The recess boundary is cut with the side of the bit closest to the template. To fit perfectly, both cut curves need to match up at the same perpendicular offset distance from the template curve. The removable collar diameter is chosen precisely to make that happen for the chosen bit and template diameters. The limiting factor is the outer diameter of the removable collar which determines the offset distance from the template curve to the recess curve. If too large the collar will not be able to make full contact with the template into tight high curvature 'corners'. This will increase the offset from the template to the recess boundary in too tight corners causing the inlay to not fit. I like thinking about these kinds of problems. Hope this helps,
@@eideticgoone7035 I have never had a problem fitting an inlay into a recess using the template guides. My two statements related to 1. supporting the router base when extracting material on a large recess. 2. You can not get a perfectly sharp corners with a template guide and router bit. Though, with a very small diameter bit you could get pretty close.But as you state, how would one produce a template guide small enough to guide a pin point bit. I have hand chiseled many sharp pointed inlays in my career. Thanks for the note.
So cool I wish I was a could to thing, but with age comes limitations. You make a great tutorial. Years ago, I would ha jumped on it, I love the feel of wood🐾🥰🐾
Router Templates available here: www.diymontreal.com/product-category/router-templates/
What type of laser xtool model is that?
@@unixfly looks like a D1 pro with a home made enclosure, if you go back in all her videos I think I saw one on just that
I just subscribed! Thank you. This double sided tape what is the name brand?
I have just started doing some inlay work. When checking for that fit. You are right when you said that if you push the new inlay piece into the ground piece that it may be hard to get it out again. What you can do is lay a length of dental floss across the excavated area then if the inlay piece fits perfect just pull both ends of the dental floss and the inlay will pop out!
You and the work you do is impressive! :) I appreciate your videos.
THIS is exactly how to make an instructional youtube video. I'm not necessarily interested in doing inlays but I clicked because it looked interesting and I watched the whole thing because the video moved along nicely. No extra rambling or unnecessary information. Perfect.
my thoughts exactly.... and no death metal music between breaks.. LOL. Thank you DIY Montreal
A helpful thing my grandad told me about inlays, when offering up the inlay use a couple of lengths of strong thread (I use dental floss) laid across the hole ensuring you have plenty of thread on each side to hold on to should the inlay fall into the hole and you need to lift it out by the threads.
Sweet tip!
My epoxy shrinks. How do you prevent it from shrinking?
@@stevemumford1999 I've never had that issue so hard to say. Maybe try a different brand?
@@stevemumford1999
I'm not aware of any epoxy resin that expands or contracts upon curing.
However, if you're adding a thickening filler in powder form, the epoxy resin has to fully wet out the powder, and this process takes time. The initial minute of mixing only starts the process. That's the only explanation I can see for a genuine shrinkage issue. The solution is to allow time for the wetting process to complete before applying the resin, but not so long that it starts to gel in the pot. Refrigerating the materials will help to extend pot life. Smaller batches, constant slow stirring, anything that avoids the pot heating up will help to extend pot time.
A very similar wetting process occurs when epoxy is applied to material with a porous surface. The resin will wick into the material. It hasn't shrunk at all, but in effect some of it has drained away. The solution is simply to top it up when that happens, before the resin has begun to gel.
Such a great teacher 😊
This was probably the best router bushing video I've seen. I never thought I would be able to make inlays without a CNC, and now I am definitely going to try it with my plunge router this weekend!
Thanks!
Awesome! Enjoy!
I love how you give simple/easy to understand/follow instructions. I’m new with high hopes.
GREAT project/tutorial Marie. So many times content providers skip the little details and all of your videos give us the confidence to "give it a go". Thanks again.
Hi, I have to start by saying you are an absolutely amazing woodworker. I've been doing woodworking for about 30 years and have a very well equipped shop. I have the best wife in the she doesn't care what I buy. I've watched your inlay video at least 20 times and went and bought the same router and bushings that you use also I got the double stick tape as well, it is truly amazing. Well I can hardly wait for your next video to come out. Keep up the wonderful work.
Have a great day
Don
From another female woodworker, you are very good! I like your teaching style and your attention to detail without a lot of unnecessary verbage.
Now this is how to explain doing inlays and epoxy routering. I am making a crib board and cutting a Canada flag at the top and fill with epoxy. Your router explanation is spot on. Leave it up to a fellow Canadian to make router bushings understandable. Thanks Marie.
It’s nice to see how your TH-cam channel has grown Marie. Your confidence and filming have really grown. Well done! Scott
Thanks so much!
Excellent video. Love your brief, concise explanations without the incessant rambling, babbling of other sites and the lack of obnoxious music.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is expected to return soon. There are limited paths to reach God, the Almighty, and the only way to connect with Him is through Jesus, who willingly sacrificed His life for the salvation of humanity. We are all born with the burden of sin and require a savior. His name is Yeshua, also known as Jesus, the living God. His return is imminent, and it is crucial to repent and devote oneself to Jesus before the opportunity is lost. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences during the approaching tribulation. May love and blessings be upon all.
Love your straightforward, clear, concise way of teaching…super, super helpful. Thanks!
I'm also impressed by that.😊
The boards turned out nice. And I think walnut is a good contrasting wood for inlay work.
Thanks for explaining how the kits work in that much detail
You bet! Thanks for watching
I'm still new in my wood working journey and I've learned a lot from your video and some others. Using router templates have been a bit of mystery to me. Finally ... a simple explanation with actual use. MANY, MANY thanks. Inlay kit was an extra bonus. I can't wait to get back into my shop when my long distance work assignment is done.
Glad it was helpful! Guide bushings and inlays were a mystery to me too! Was obsessed about figuring them out. And turn out it's not that complicated once you see how it's done :)
@@DIYMontreal Agree 110%
Your videos are always a delight to watch… you’ve got such a clear way of explaining things 💗
Thank you! Appreciate it
What a fun project with a functional outcome. You are an amazing teacher with strong craftsman talents. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you very much!
WOW, you pullout all the stops !!! A giant array of the latest and best of tools is found in the capable hands of this artist .
Awesome. That was very clever to cut the walnut to release the cutout of the pig. Thanks for sharing! I've been cutting all the way through my slabs until this point 😂
A t-bone steak, a bar-b-q, simple but easily recognizable items that are associated to food and fun. Great video and looking forward to more. Dave & The Girls
It was really fun to now be able to follow a woman who does carpentry so nicely :-) I'm so glad I found you and your channel, you give inspiration to start carpentry a little, I'm a complete beginner. Thanks so much :-)
Great tutorial, I’m excited to try this technique out. For the dent in your cutting board, depending on how deep, you can sometimes steam them out by placing a damp cloth over the dent and ironing it. Of course you will have sand it and refinish again. Found some success with it!
I had been studying how to make skateboards when I came across this delightful video. what I learned from you will be perfect for board customization.
Nice! quick tip for anyone, unless you're using a fancy compression router bit, it's a good idea to practice downhill routing - going down the slope with the grain, rather than up the slope against the grain. particularly when doing that handle area.
Can I just say what a great video. The information was precise, to the point, knowledgable, very well edited and perfect sound! Was lot of time went into making and editing this video. It was such a joy to watch and I never felt distracted by bad sound, shaky cameras, etc.... It was like watching a network show well done!
Thanks, appreciate that!
This is the best video for Bosch guide bushings that I’ve found. Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I bought the kit you suggested. I tried so hard to do this with a guide bushings I had. This was so simple. And as for the tape you suggested. Bingo!! Perfect. Thanks so much for putting the time into creating this!!
Great job! A fantastic explanation, a splash of personality so the video wasn't dry and the way you videoed is was on point. Thanks!
Thank you for a straight forward and to the point tutorial !!! You make it look so easy, I just bought my first router inlay kit from the link you supplied.... excited to try it out !!!
Thank you for sharing your awesome cutting board projects with us. Looks amazing. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Tremendous clip! Similar to other viewers, this is not my first clip regarding inlays. But yours is excellent and a cut above………..
Excellent tutorial! I love your presence and presentation and the results are fantastic. Great job! Keep up the great work.
Great video. Easy to follow and no extra fluff. Love the comment when you said “release the pig” Ha!
The paw inlay may be a simple design, but the choice of handle makes it such a stunning piece. Also thx for teaching me a bit about Bosch routers, I work mainly with Makita & DeWalt.
This was informative 😎
Very well done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Excellent video, liked and subscribed. No over excitement and not 3 minutes of introducing yourself.
Very nice. Your calm confident manner and excellent explanations are great. Keep up the good work.
That’s really nice! Just getting into woodworking and my wife is getting me a router with table for Christmas. I definitely want to learn how to do this. I’m subbing!
Great tutorial on router inlays. Glad you found your way to them. Now everything you make will have a custom inlay. 😃I make wood bowls and fix cracks with little bowtie/butterfly shapes from Big Island Engraving. I also like the little fish shape too. Now I sometimes hope the bowl has a crack so I can add some extra artwork. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Cool, thanks for sharing. Never done a bowtie myself, but now I just might :)
Merveilleuse idée pour ceux qu'on aime à Noël. Merci Marie.
Nice job. I'm a wood turner and I use bow ties to inlay repairs over some cracks. We have ready made inlays with different color wood. They are easy to use and it makes a piece look special. IWe have access to turtles, dolphins, fish, crosses, and of course different size bow ties.Thanks
Nice technique. Thank you for explaining and demonstrating so clearly.
Wow! This is the first time I'm seeing one of your videos and it was helpful and interesting! I'm a novice woodworker and still learning how to use a router but I definitely want to try this one day! Thanks!
I was looking for a way to make name puzzles for my grandson and his preschool. I think you have shown me the way. Thank you.
Love your videos… the pig cutting board looks awesome!
I have all the respect for your knowledge and thoroughness. Great video to share.
love, love, love! You rock young
lady!
I've looked at acrylic templates for various things, but it's easy to forget about guide bushings! I've never used them before but this was a great explainer. Great idea with selling the templates as well!
Thanks for the great video. I've purchased lnlay accessories in the past and was annoyed that the company selling them doesn't have instructions on how to use them. Especially the more complicated patterns. The use of epoxy is a great idea. It gives more options when the supply of contrasting wood is limited.
Lovely clear tutorial.
Cute piggy too!
Soon to retire and transitioning to woodwork. Love your work and ideas!!!
I love your teaching style thank you for inlay class 101.
J'adore regarder vos vidéo. Effectif, compréhensif et rapide. Merci!
Do you know how much I love your work? You should be happy 😁 just like me when I see what you have done 👍✅
Thank you for a very clear and understandable tutorial.
GREAT work once again. I have had that bushing inlay kit for many, many years. The intent was to do some bowtie work on crack but have always been afraid to tackle it. You mad it look easy. I would say one of the keys is to do all templates without square corners or point and therefore not chisel works to screw up. For me anyway. Thanks again for a very informative and practical lesson. JimE
The corners have been a key point of consideration in my design process. Can't have any sharp corners or narrow curves where the bushing won't fit with the collar on. Otherwise the sky's the limit!
@@DIYMontreal 👍How true! Keep 'um coming. JimE
personally, I use CNC for inlays, but you have shown great skills and precision. Great job. Thanks for sharing
Will the CNC give you sharp points instead of radiuses in corners? I know one has a pretty good selection of very small diameter tooling for CNC.
yes, V bits will give you precise corners@@yojoehd
Really beautiful work, Marie! 😃
Thanks a lot for all the tips!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you! You too!
Your videos are awesome. Lots of helpful info. Thanks for posting links to all the tools !
What a great video, I’m fairly new to using guide bushes etc. but your video made sense to me, next step workshop 😊
Very well presented. Thank You for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
A quick pass through the planer works very well and avoids the risk of overheating the epoxy.
I watched your circle cutting jig video. its excellent. I also prefer the bandsaw jig. would not even consider cutting a circle on a table saw. thanks for the instruction.
I also prefer the bandsaw circle jig. I built one out of scraps,which worked great.
Would not even try the table saw method. Thanks
Great video! I remember seeing Norm Abram create Dutchmans using a similar inlay kit.👏
Okay, I'm going to have to break out my guide bushings that I bought years ago and never use. That looks like very satisfying work.
Very instructive video. Thanks for sharing. The results are amazing. Personally I like the wooden inlay better.
Very nice! Great tutorial and very nice camera work! In regards to the dent. Although this technique works a bit better with soft woods rather than hard, it does work with both. The only thing to mention is that this technique works only if the finish has not been applied to the project. Once the wood is sealed it's unlikely to work. Make sure the wood is level on a level bench, etc. Using an dropper, place a few drops of water, filling up the dent to the top. Leave it overnight. With pine or softer woods the water will allow the compressed wood that makes up the dent to rise up. This should bring the dent back up to the same level as the surrounding wood surface. You will however nice that this dent will look sort of like a knot. So it will be a bit darker in color due to that area being compressed but I think it adds a bit of character to the project.
That was awesome. I love the pig!
This was insightful.
The tools used all look suspiciously clean and new.
Most were. This was my first try at inlays! I'm hooked
Wow, it looked so perfect! Awesome work!
great job. I was thinking maybe even do an inlay into the inlay. So many options. I see you repurposed a yogurt container for mixing sawdust/wood glue. 👍
Yeah, it totally opens up possibilities!
Really enjoyed that and I learnt a lot more about routers
As a new subscriber i really like the complete instruction that keeps pace with such a pleasant voice to boot. I'm not a newbie and very impressed so far. Love the projects, keep them coming.
Superbe travail cousine 😻 Merci pour ces precieuses astuces 🙏
Wonderful craftsmanship….great job!
Wow! I had no idea that was quite so approachable. I'd never considered doing inlays.
Hope you give it a try!
@@DIYMontreal I absolutely will. I've started collecting tools.
I would keep it too, it came out excellent, good job, loved it.
😲 you've just blown my mind. Subbed!!! Thanks for the video. This is actually amazing
You're my life goals! Love this. Hope to one day be able to do this and have a shop like yours.
I cut inlays out with my xtool, and you can play with the kerf so the inlay fits in tight. Saves a lot of time and works great
Nice! You make it look easy. Good clear explanations, too.
Well done! You’re a very good teacher!!!
Thank you for this video. You are just teasing me making this look so easy.
I have a wonderful DeWalt router with all of the fancy trimmings. I tried using it twice. The first time, the piece I was trying to cut went flying out into space never to be seen again.
Three months later, I attempted to use a bushing to do the same thing you show here (it's NOT as easy as you make it look). I managed to break the bushing. In frustration, I just threw the rest of the kit out.
My wonderful, fancy router is now collecting dust on a shelf. We are no longer on speaking terms.
thank you for this video , your explanation a clear and easy to apply .... waiting for the next one ;)
I am really impressed as well!!! Nicely done!
Very awesome video! I don't imagine I will be doing any of these any time soon, but someday! and I will remember the things I learned here. :)
I love the idea of inlays in charcuterie boards. Can’t wait to try my first one. Thanks for making this video. You’re awesome!
Great video!
Have you heard of a bandsaw technique called Feathering? It could be handy here.
You cut as you did but then you use the fact the blade has a kerf to slowly take extra off right down to the line by passing the piece Backwards at a very slight angle so the back of the blade does not burn the edge. The kerf will lightly take off small amounts very accurately!
Great video with great information!!! Well done 👍
Nicely done. Clearly presented, and I learned stuff!
I really enjoyed your video.....As a fellow Canadian, I was excited to see your name "DIY Montreal" after finishing the video.....keep up the great work....!
Great video. Great presentation as well.
_Fabulous!_ I’ve wondered how to do inlays since I was a kid. Without a bandsaw, there have got to be some other tricks… teach me! 😉
Yes, just start with a thin piece of wood for the pig so you won't need to cut it with the bandsaw. Just make sure to secure it to a scrap piece of wood with tape behind the pig area.
A great job on this demonstration video. I have used this system for a number of years. I thought I would mention a few issues that one might run into. If you are going to be making a large inlay, You will have to either enlarge your router base or make some supporting, equal depth thickness, router base supporting material when routing the base stock. You can't allow the router to fall into the void. Also, templates and guides do not allow for inlays with sharp corners. Your triangles and stars will not have points at the end, they will have radiuses. I'm still trying to figure that out.
You're absolutely right. Two very valid points 👍
hey @jojohd -
The inlay boundary (walnut) is cut with the side of the bit farthest from the template. The recess boundary is cut with the side of the bit closest to the template. To fit perfectly, both cut curves need to match up at the same perpendicular offset distance from the template curve. The removable collar diameter is chosen precisely to make that happen for the chosen bit and template diameters.
The limiting factor is the outer diameter of the removable collar which determines the offset distance from the template curve to the recess curve. If too large the collar will not be able to make full contact with the template into tight high curvature 'corners'. This will increase the offset from the template to the recess boundary in too tight corners causing the inlay to not fit.
I like thinking about these kinds of problems. Hope this helps,
@@eideticgoone7035 I have never had a problem fitting an inlay into a recess using the template guides. My two statements related to 1. supporting the router base when extracting material on a large recess. 2. You can not get a perfectly sharp corners with a template guide and router bit. Though, with a very small diameter bit you could get pretty close.But as you state, how would one produce a template guide small enough to guide a pin point bit. I have hand chiseled many sharp pointed inlays in my career. Thanks for the note.
Nice simple instructions, thank you!
Thank you. Very helpful. I love watching your videos.
You are a superb teacher.
This is a fantastic instructional video - GREAT JOB
So cool I wish I was a could to thing, but with age comes limitations. You make a great tutorial. Years ago, I would ha jumped on it, I love the feel of wood🐾🥰🐾
Really good quality video! Muffling the machine sound allows for a clear commentary.
Your videos are incredibly easy to follow. Thanks for the great work.
I appreciate that!