How to Make a Plunge Router Inlay with Wood Router Bushings
How to Make a Plunge Router Inlay with Wood Router Bushings
Using a wood router bushing to create inlays of contrasting woods can be done to enhance the look of a project, or in the case with this video I can also be done to help stabilize a project, such as using a “bow tie” or “butterfly” router inlay to keep the end of a board from cracking more. In either case, a Router Bushing Inlay Set is one of the easiest ways of making inlays with your plunge router, and they can be any shape you want, square, round, star or any other solid object.
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My late father was a master cabinet builder by trade and he referred to these as a "Dutchman".
Nicely done Colin & that dental floss tip is genius! Another one of those "DUH why the hell didn’t I think of that" moments!
Thanks Colin! 👍
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You can also use this set to create templates for hardware and don’t need templates premade, I’ve watched countless videos of this and nobody ever mentions it.
If you inlaid a bow tie like that in a board (and hand planed it down to match the surrounding surface height) could you still run the whole board through a surface planer, or would the opposing wood grain create tear out during the planing process?
Thanks for the video , I think the main challenge is to create the first template to use the router with it and cut the shape out….
Colin, Thank You! I have wondered how this was done. Now I know. Again Thank You for ALL of Your Video’s
Excellent Video! I just made and tried out my new router sled today with a 1-1/2 planer bit. You gave me an idea for flush trimming the inlay! Again, Thank You Sir!
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Why did you do a cross grain?
Well done Colin as always! You are a great teacher! Thank you.
Hi Colin great video as always. Just a thought , two layers of painters tape and ca glue in between work as well as double stick tape but comes off much easier.
I actually watched this video because I have to replicate some pieces of trim for a house in an historic district and I have to route three concentric circles in the center of the piece and I was hoping to get some ideas on the best way to do it and while it didn’t help with that it certainly was an education on inlay work. Ty for that
Can you show us how to build you’re wood watch??
Beautifully explained Colin. One thing that you forgot: the base needs to be center-aligned to the collet FIRST before using the bushings.
the dental floss idea here is gold!
AKA: Dutchman
Thanks Colin for profiling a really neat tool. The couple times I’ve had to fix a crack with a bow tie, I’ve just cut the bow tie first, used it as a template, scored around it with a knife, then used that knife wall as a stop for my chisel to make the hole. It can be a bit tricky, and this router accessory is much faster, but then again I’ve not had to do it often. If I ever do, I’ll know what to buy! So thank you!
Very interesting. Thanks, Colin.
I’m 55 years old, I learned woodworking starting around the age of 15, from my brother who is 10 years older than me, and who is a master carpenter, guitar builder, cabinet maker, etc., and I’ll be damned if you don’t show me something new on a regular basis. Thank you sir.
On the Woodglut website, you buy access to thousands of projects once.
Great job explaining everything 👍
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Take note. The dental floss also works well to remove the router bushing. Just wrap it around and pull it tight to get the bushing started.
Cool Colin, thanks for the dental floss tip.
I’ve watched about six YT diy’s and this one is the best. Thanks!
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Well, its definitely gonna work for me to make some wall hanging wood art, scenery or something else.thanks collin.
Thank Colin! What brand router do you recommend for someone on a tight budget.
Very good video with useful tips
Thanks
James
Super Colin! It seems so easy when you do something. Nice explanation and good work.
Amazing idea, Colin! Very good! Porsche924Tim, you’re wright! Now, I am not lying for my dentist…
Hmmm… I finally followed Ann’s advice and took Woodglut. It’s great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.
What is the size difference between the bushings ? Wouldn’t there be two bushings in a bushings kit to accomplish this ? Just wondering I don’t have a inlay kit.
Colin, great video!. I’ve insetted dozens of these bow ties, and believe if you want to stabilize the wood, your butterflies have to be deeper into the wood instead of simply in the surface. What’s your opinion?
How is the bushing any different from a bit with a bearing on it? I’m confused. Thanks.
i need to try this. great video and tip
Is it safe to cut a piece that short on a table saw?
Great tip looks like some thing else I need to buy
A great video again Colin I’ve learnt so much from you and your videos thanks Tim from the uk
I wish I had a plunge router. Great video, except when you reached across your running table saw blade. Yikes, that gave me the willies!
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Great video, but I can’t tell what type of router bit to use to do the inlay. Also, I bought the Powertec Brass Router kit on Amazon and it doesn’t have a bushing that has that little removable collar to do the pocket and the inlay piece. Did I buy the wrong thing?
Mr. Knecht you do a good job explaining and teaching wood working.
Awsome job thanks for sharing colin
Nice demonstration, Colin! I have always admired bowtie patches.
Might be easier to just cut out the insert from something thin enough the router can just cut it out all with one pass. Lots of other work from using a thicker piece of wood you can’t route out.
good, thank you
Few vids said the name of that kit. Freud diablo. Thanks