How to Make and Inlay a Star | Episode 1

How to Make and Inlay a Star | Episode 1

This series was originally released for free on Woodworking Masterclasses, Click here to view: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/videos/how-to-make-and-inlay-a-star/

Making stars for decoration is quick and fun, and will develop very specific hand tool skills you can use throughout your future as a woodworker.

The sequence of making the stars will show you how to make the points and thickness of the pieces with precision, and the result is a beautiful star.

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50 Comments

  1. dakotamax2 on June 7, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    Born and raised Texan here, not a single lone star on display. Gotta fix that now, thanks!



  2. Raphael Klaussen on June 7, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    If you live in Texas you are proud of believing the Earth is 4,000 years old, climate change is a hoax, evolution is a myth, voting rights must be restricted, and Trump is your Prophet.



  3. Jerome Maxwell on June 7, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    I love you from Texas!!! Getter Done 😉✌💖



  4. Paul CO on June 7, 2022 at 8:36 pm

    That’s funny, you don’t sound like a Texan, lol!



  5. CaptData on June 7, 2022 at 8:39 pm

    a little different approach than your previous star video. no shooting board. Nice. love making these. Thanks you for the technique info. Harold



  6. Thomas Newton on June 7, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    On the final assembly, use small pieces of tape for each joint instead of one large piece of tape.



  7. Yohann Santos on June 7, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    Hello Paul!
    Would be possible to tell us what saws are you using?

    Much appreciated!



  8. S.C. Hugenschmidt on June 7, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    It’s great to see some nice content from you on YouTube again!



  9. Thomas & Jenny Stanford on June 7, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Paul do you mind me asking how old are you? I’m 57.



  10. JimTheSoundman on June 7, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Marquetry has been around for hundreds of years. How would they have done it differently in the 1700’s or earlier?



  11. jacknicholls10 on June 7, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    Good luck everyone, would be asset to anyone tool collection. Thanks Paul 👍



  12. Peter M on June 7, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    When doing the glue up of the star, is it necessary to put it under something heavy to keep it flat, or will the tape be enough to maintain a flush flat level?



  13. Nick Guitar on June 7, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    Great. More ebony videos please!



  14. Frédéric Mazoit on June 7, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    I am going to make a suggestion to make sur that the center of the star is perfect. But this is a theoretical one. I have not tested is so it may be useless.

    When cutting the 36° angle, aim for 36.00001° instead of 25.999999°.
    Make 4 points.
    Glue 2 half stars (2 point and 1 half point).
    The 2 half stars can then be glued together.

    Why do it this way. Well, is a mathematical perfection world, the (inside) side of the half stars that will be glued should be perfectly straight. Most likely this will not be the case, but because we aimed for a little bit more than 36°, we can plain this go make it straight without hitting the center of the star and correct this.

    The only problem that I see is that it will be difficult to correct the last point if, say, the ebony part is a bit too long.



  15. Brian Marcum on June 7, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    Thank you Mr.Sellers.Just wonderful craftsmanship.



  16. Darin on June 7, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    great work



  17. o t99 on June 7, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    Yav artık yazacak bir şey kalmadı, bir de tahta salatası tarifi verirsen valla yapacam.



  18. Fulla Blarney on June 7, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    maybe a quality digital protractor would be a good investment



  19. robert eduard tecsy on June 7, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    The only problem with these videos is that one can only give the thumbs up once. Great educational content keep it up!!



  20. Kelvin Sparks on June 7, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    So good to see your build videos back Paul. I’m wondering if you have any plans to do a chair build ? I want to give it a go but not sure the best way to start. I’ve watched you clock series many times and used your design for a Christmas present for my dad , e was over the moon with it. Keep up the good work.



  21. Obsidian on June 7, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    Paul, I’ve just found your videos recently and I have to say they’re all so fantastic! Thank you for showing us how simple woodworking can be!



  22. Marcenaria hobby 7 pallet on June 7, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    Parabéns show de bola 👏🇧🇷💯



  23. Jacob Anderson on June 7, 2022 at 9:00 pm

    Yet another great video, and it’s nice to see some more project videos. Don’t get me wrong, I love the tool setups and vlogs and the others, but I’ve missed these.



  24. Tom Pullen on June 7, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    I enjoyed the music in this one. 🙂



  25. jsteifel on June 7, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    a block plane …. yep, told ya.



  26. Mannfr3d on June 7, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    Great lesson, though a bit uncharacteristic in its advice. "accuracy doesn’t matter" "you can guess the correct angle" "just eyeball it" and yet still the finished piece is perfect…



  27. SeanMichael on June 7, 2022 at 9:05 pm

    Nice hair cut Dear paul!



  28. Colin Simpson on June 7, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Thank you sir. You are the Star here I hope to use this method on my wife Birthday gift box.



  29. Matt Evans-Koch on June 7, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    These videos are always so enjoyable and informative. Thank you Paul for all that you share with us.



  30. Cypher791 on June 7, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    I watched this last night but I fell asleep so… here we go again 🤦‍♂️



  31. Trusty Rusty on June 7, 2022 at 9:09 pm

    You definitely used one on George Bush’s furniture didn’t you?



  32. rkalle66 on June 7, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    This is something where a little sawdust can save any imperferction afterwards.



  33. Michael Reed on June 7, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    Always great information



  34. tewodros tesfagiorgis on June 7, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    "May God bless your hand" that how we Ethiopians thanks when we sets.fied



  35. Offshoreorganbuilder on June 7, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    Superb craftsmanship: always a pleasure and a fascination to watch.



  36. Mario M on June 7, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    How did you manage to sharpen such tiny saw ( as you say at minute 8:24)?



  37. Andrew Janzen on June 7, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    so what about creating the recess on the work piece?



  38. Kappa Bravo Music on June 7, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    Paul, wanted to ask, what type of staff are you rubbing in to the saw? Some sort of oil? Cheers. 16:54 "Wipe off the excess and put it underneath the bench" haha. Love it.



  39. Suf Sanin on June 7, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    Mr Sellers, I appreciate your content. I requested you to make a wooden plane for people not owning a plane? Have a great day and stay safe.



  40. JIM C on June 7, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    The title is " How to Make and Inlay a Star" You did not demonstrate the inlay process?
    JIM



  41. Max Power on June 7, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks Paul, this explained the process perfectly and gave me the confidence to have a go myself



  42. Michael on June 7, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    Fantastic
    Beautiful Star and Awesome tutorial 👍🏻



  43. Cory Fiume on June 7, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    Paul your looking good this video, you have a glow to you. Or it’s the hair cut. Nice video



  44. Chemo on June 7, 2022 at 9:22 pm

    If you’re having trouble with the final glue up of the star, and have a bit of patience; you can make a sub-assembly by glueing two or three pieces together first and wait for them to set. Don’t forget to use the rest of the pieces to check your alignment.



  45. Marc Slonik on June 7, 2022 at 9:22 pm

    What is the rocking chair (0:32) called? What I heard is not safe to search on Internet…



  46. JIM C on June 7, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    Not good when you mumble and talk under your breath.
    JIM



  47. Timothy Duzenski on June 7, 2022 at 9:25 pm

    Look at Paul with the snazzy new haircut! 😁



  48. texasbelliott on June 7, 2022 at 9:26 pm

    You had me at LoneStar!



  49. David A on June 7, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    Probably the best teacher on the web.



  50. Tom Joseph on June 7, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    Just curious, did you ever work for Fleet’s wood shop in Texas?