Router-Based Inlay

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@philochristos 9 жыл бұрын

This was an incredibly good video. Unlike most tutorials on youtube, books, the internet, or wherever, this one had lots of detail. The result was beautiful, too.

@jibaro1977 6 жыл бұрын

Good video Mark and good job on that inlay. Don't worry about the negative comments. You are doing fine. I’m a 4th generation carpenter and I’ve been doing extremely elaborate inlays for guitars, jewelry boxes and high end furniture for the best part of 40 years. If I had listened to half the criticism I received early on I would have a different skill set today. “Why was I looking at your video?” Because it doesn’t matter how good you think you are, there is always someone out there doing something new or different that you can always learn something from.

@PerrynBecky 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, Wil. I have the better part of 41 years as an auto mechanic and was a master tech for 15 of them. I still learn things from the younger guys that come up with a tip or 2, and I have been able to give a few tips to the younger guys who never saw a distributor or carburetor let alone a set of points or how to set them on a car. (There are some vintage and antique cars that still run these original parts, and these young guys have no idea what to do with these relics. lol) At the same time, even though I am familiar with automotive computers and used to specialize in them, they've recently underwent a lot of changes where multiple computers interconnect on a bus network, and if one goes awry, it can create a nasty "argument" between all of the modules, and it can be difficult to sort out.

@bassinbob1965 6 жыл бұрын

Hello this is Robert Ray from Wood Inspirations and Design. I can't begin to tell you how valuable this video has been to me. I have spent so many wasted hours on trying to get tight fits between pieces and finally did but it took a long time. The info about over lapping is such a great technique;I thank you so much. I appreciate you taking your time to make and post these videos. It is selfless people like you,spreading the knowledge,that really make woodworking so enjoyable. You are a good person and my family and I have such a great amount of respect for you. Thank you again.

@raymondprendergast1084 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq videos like this one are an inspiration to wood workers everywhere. I really can't understate the impact educational videos like this have had and will have for the decades to come.

@louisscott1063 10 жыл бұрын

i`m in the 70`s so my fingers don1t move very good anymore but this is fascinating i`ve always wondered how it was done when i was younger didn`t have the time to learn stuff like this busy working love your work thanks & have fun

@F5FURU12 7 жыл бұрын

Hey MARC, I watch every video you put out. I can't get enough watching the leaf inlay video. Your AWESOME. I want to try this soon. Thanks for sharing.

@ConcreteLand 2 жыл бұрын

I know I’m 11 years or more late but, this looks incredible. So glad I started following you. Thx for taking the time to show this artwork.

@ExplicitDad 5 жыл бұрын

This was a very well done and informative video. Coming up on 9 years after it was published and still helping people improve! Thanks for taking the time to put these together.

@xGshikamaru 10 жыл бұрын

that sandshading process does give it an incredible look thanks for sharing !

@romanjohnston 2 жыл бұрын

As a landscape photographer, I totally get the Zen moment. Good to see others acknowledging it and talking about it!

@rcote1234 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc, that was terrific. Going to attempt it myself on a small Cherry bookcase project. Aside from the inlay instruction, the video production was terrific. Your comments on getting into the Zen zone are right on. Concentrating on a single precise task can be very relaxing.

@karonxls 6 жыл бұрын

I am going to watch every single one of your videos, you are the best step by step instructor, this helps a lot, those those quick speedups videos, are truly not teaching, you showed me how to do it, you taught me, thank you for being a great teacher.

@jimsmith3971 5 жыл бұрын

Really well made video. Love the absence of ego and intimidation, just pure open knowledge. Well done.

@dennisgoesfishing 6 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. You hit a great balance of simplicity and attention to detail. I really appreciate seeing instructors use common tools to do amazing work using practical methods. Thank you.

@podluthier5451 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Anyone who has done detailed inlays can appreciate how well you went about this. For all those viewing, inlaying is a "zen" process, in that it requires skill and patience. I have done far too many "sloppy" inlays when trying to get the job done. Thanks for sharing your art.

@matschase 10 жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much. At first I thought that I don't want to know the things Nicole thought :) But during the course of the video I noticed how much time you invested to give your know how to the community. That was by far the best woodworking video I've seen. Looking forward to watch your other videos and I'll definitely apply your techniques

@josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517 4 жыл бұрын

I just read the comment fro Wil Seda and am astonished that anyone would criticize this video (he did not criticize but mentioned others had done so). You are either the most eloquent person on KZfaq or spent a lot of time preparing the audio. Either way, thank you. Great video!

@davidbowie2712 6 жыл бұрын

I want to say I watched the video again and realized the overlapping pieces are cut away on each successive piece so I get it now. Very cool and I hope to try this soon. Thanks for the great video!

@TyroneJester 10 жыл бұрын

great video, great host, i love when you put the first piece in it looks weird, then 2, then 3, then the whole project start to come together and starts to look class, i have to admit your good at what you do! keep up the good work!

@The_Doc_Rocks 6 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous video - thanks Marc. It's now 8 years old, but I've just learned a heap of new tricks for doing inlays. Thank you. :)

@woodwhisperer 12 жыл бұрын

That is definitely something to consider when laying out an image. The inlay on this piece was a bit of an afterthought so if you know you're going to adorn something with inlay, its a really good idea to make sure the background complements the image.

@billzech3927 7 жыл бұрын

You are a natural teacher.....thank you.

@pegeenlanahan8688 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks so much for posting. Your love for your work is obvious.

@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

That Is Absolutely Beautiful my friend, thank you fir taking the time to share this with us, i love it. Have a blessed week and keep up the amazing works of art. Dale

@macleodgordon 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, how beautifully explained and demonstrated. In retirement, I was looking for a new hobby. I will definitely keep a link to this video and use it in the future. Thank you so much for making this video.

@christophernorris6235 3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s been almost 11 years since you posted this video, but I just happened upon it. This was very educational for me and I believe I may have to try this! Thank you for the instruction! Beautiful work sir!!

@b767greg 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Mark! Looks like patience is the key with inlays!

@chiphayes8536 8 жыл бұрын

Marc, Thanks for the video. I've been building furniture, woodturning, etc. for 30 years and I have done a lot of straight line inlays, and template based but only a couple of freehand router attempts. I had a project that was begging for some detail so I thought I'd go inlay. I closely copied your design as it was the perfect shape and I could size it to fit the top. I am very happy with the results and it looks great. I used Tulipwood and Rosewood. Your process is straight forward and very easy to get great results the first try. Thanks again.

@1791Actual 10 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video. Never knew how this is done, and definitely have a new appreciation for inaly, and those who can do it! Also... love the Bob Ross t-shirt!!!

@godbluffvdgg 10 жыл бұрын

I have been a carpenter builder for 30 years...I don't know how you could ever make money doing inlay...But, I guess we're not really in it for the money, it's about a love of working with wood...Thanks for the tips and I saved this to my learning videos just incase...: ) You should be proud, your work is beautiful.

@jimweatherhead7154 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation of something I’ve always fancied doing but never knew the sequence. I now have so many ideas for this work. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you. Keep Whispering.

@bassinbob1965 6 жыл бұрын

That is one of the most beautiful inlay jobs I have ever seen. Great job!

@robreboutwell 10 жыл бұрын

Great compliment with the "sand shading". Definitely a new tool

@blosom2315 13 жыл бұрын

you can always tell people who do wood work because they love it and people who do it because they couldn't find a better job. i know the zen thing very well but i thought i was the only one haha.... good to know someone else gets into this stuff as deep as me.

@adamphelps3859 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent workmanship and step by step instructions! Thanks!

@SecretStashBrosBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Step by step instructions are always nice in videos!

@krowmother6970 5 жыл бұрын

@@SecretStashBrosBuilds Exactly!

@incanada83 7 жыл бұрын

My sincere hats off to you for having that much patience and (you must have a superb eye too!) to do this, using a router, which (speaking for my self only) I find IT, just too bulky, "too much in the way" for such a small pieces (I tried it long, long time ago). I prefer Dremel tool but that's neither here nor there. Your video is interesting and I enjoyed watching it. As silly as it may sounds, thanks to people like you, I am rediscovering my router tool and bench, anew, after being packed away for nearly 10 years. Thank you for your wisdom and your time to share it.

@malcolmalexander5246 8 жыл бұрын

Great work. I saw this some time ago, but refreshed my memory once again and it seems even better the second time around. Well done. I really must try something like that on my boxes.

@sandysanders4199 3 жыл бұрын

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Easy to follow tutorial and packed full of information. Thank you!

@felixreali7101 5 жыл бұрын

this is so satisfying to watch. I just got my first router the other day and I'm still a few years away from trying something like this but I have saved this video and I will definitely give this a go when I'm a little more comfortable with the router :)

@fishkeeper93 11 жыл бұрын

when that mineral oil hit that inlay WOW! That looked stunning. With that added wood colouring with the sand, that was a real nice touch. Like you said it just gives it a much more greater interest and actually draws you to the piece of furniture to admire, well done.

@josephc.marche9560 10 жыл бұрын

Yes! you are awesome and you don't have to shorten your presentation in my opinion! As I think back I wonder what part you could have left out for the sake of shortening. Anyway.......Loved it.....great job......I'll look for more of you!!!

@SecretStashBrosBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes longer is better.

@scottwalton4262 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice work! I liked your reasoning about using the larger router... made sense, and then adding the stability of putting your hands down on the router plate... pure genius! Thank you very much!

@jasonadams527 6 жыл бұрын

Another note about the lighter router he had. When I use mine, the small one he showed at the beginning, I don't try to hog it all out in one pass but the down side of that is several passes means several chances to screw up. But the less you bite into the wood the less it tries to throw the router around. The Dremel router bits get much smaller in diameter which cuts down the knife work on the sharp edges as well.

@JuanCarlosAquila 9 жыл бұрын

Muy bueno. Excelente incrustación.

@andersbjerg9918 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I can't wait to try this. Great tips all the way through :) Didn't know about the hot sand would have that effect on the wood. Thank you! Beautiful work!

@deebeebill 12 жыл бұрын

You are a natural instructor, you explain how to do and also why to do it that way. Thanks so much. I am a girl and I'm making my first solid maple butcher block style countertop with a rectangle insert of end grain maple and yew border to go in my boat (which I'm also building)So far it looks great! When I'm ready I'm going to try some inlay projects for my chart table!

@dylansdad987 7 жыл бұрын

Totally blown my mind. Looks awesome

@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Inlay is very intimidating even for most. Your suggestions on doing it one part at a time is the correct process. Thank you for sharing. I hope many others follow your suggestions. Many blessings to you and your Channel.

@denasewell 9 жыл бұрын

The box you made Nicole and the story behind it was great ...I am sure she really cherishes it....flaws and all ...lol though I would not describe even your first project as flawed ..you have immense Talent as a wood worker !

@Davospace1 12 жыл бұрын

I've always admired inlay work but thought it way beyond my skills. You've just brought onto my radar as something I just might be able to do. Thanks a million mate :-)

@mnwoodshop3877 6 жыл бұрын

That inlay is beautiful. Thank you for the tips.I have to give this a try .Practice on something a couple of times before I actually do it a project.Thanks for a great vedio.

@buttonzone 11 жыл бұрын

wonderful tutorial, i love how you think outloud so we understand your mindset

@howycwap 12 жыл бұрын

thanks for sucking me in and making me watch the entire thing, it was great. I dont even plan on doing inlays for a long time, but it was great to watch

@gregbroussard3851 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video a hundred times and learn something new every time. I’m still to chicken to try it!

@woodwhisperer 13 жыл бұрын

@Lucretia9000 I actually was using a normal sized router in this video. Any router can be used but my preference is for heavier models for the sake of stability. This particular method is free-hand, but you can certainly buy inlay kits that will allow you to utilize patterns.

@HappyPappynKatyTX 10 жыл бұрын

Incredible. I learned more watching your video than any video in quite a while. Thank you! Greatly appreciated. I can not wait to start inlaying! :)

@robertdeflora4 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial. You explain everything in fine detail and show every step of the process... Thank you

@TerryTeachesTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

You had me hooked on this video from the start. Excellent video and excellent teaching methods. I can't wait to do a project of my own !

@atbien21 3 жыл бұрын

Just plain awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. A wealth of knowledge.

@micron001 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video by a master! I'm encouraged enough to try this out. Based on related tasks I've done, I'd suggest two things. 1) use CA glue to mount the pieces. It's available in different viscosities (even gel) and mixes very well with sanding dust and won't create a rubbery mess or seriously impede applied finishes. Available at your local HD. For CA glue, wax paper makes a good barrier between a pressure block and the work. 2) Use a soft pencil to apply graphite to the edges of one surface and test fit. Where it binds, it will transfer graphite to the work where you can concentrate on removing material. I do this on dovetails, box joints or sliding parts.

@stauffap 6 ай бұрын

This is very helpfull. Your tutorial is much better and able to deliver much better results then the other tutorials i've seen so far. Great job and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@mcatueno 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video! A trick my teacher taught me.put a small strip of duck tape on the router bit : you have a dust removing fan mounted on the router

@woodwhisperer 11 жыл бұрын

What I meant was his application of the word was odd. I didn't trace a flower on my monitor to buck a social norm. I did it because it was faster, easier and more efficient than using a printer and it happens to save a piece of paper and ink to boot. I guess I don't consider this activity to have anything to do with social norms, music, fashion, politics, attitude, or anything else typically associated with hipsters.

@adm458nelson 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video. As it happens, I am getting ready to build a dining room table, where the top is a miss match of all the off cuts I have from over the years out of many species of wood (like a quilt?). I had decided to do a maple leaf inlay in one corner and now I know how to make it better, by cutting the leaf and orienting the grain, and shadowing it too. Thanks again.

@machiox9951 7 жыл бұрын

i didn't think it was possible to use a large router to make intricate art like this, now i know. thanks for the video, i'm really gonna learn and practice how to do this kind of art work. :)

@SecretStashBrosBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I might have to try this too in our videos!

@donaldklopper 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! You shared a lot of useful mini tips as well that will be valuable to me in future... well done.

@SSanjeeve1 11 жыл бұрын

This is the first woodworking video I have seen from start to finish, very nice. Thanks.

@jx3inspirationsbydilia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us how! Looks so fun. Can’t wait to try it!! ❤️

@AvalonWoodsHomestead 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I've always wanted to do inlays and now I have the confidence and the know how to try it.

@Kenlin59 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very clear information and instructions. Thanks.

@mitrasingh9502 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I was captivated for the whole 42:59 Min. Not only are you good at your craft, but great a teaching it as well. I appreciate the ideas and instructions !

@freedomtrailamerica2981 3 жыл бұрын

That was terrific. You are a great communicator!

@jmacquilliam 13 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I've been interested in trying something like this and finally I found a video that clearly illustrates what required. I'm confident that I can pull this off after watching the video. Thank you

@rebeccakile1880 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I appreciate your clear instructions. Thank you!

@jpg03a 12 жыл бұрын

Love this vid! Thanks for being so thorough in your explanation and taking us from a to z. Patience really paid off here. That singed zebra wood looks gorgeous. So artistic. I'm definitely going to try that. Thanks.

@lesliecruzado2793 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful technique, thanks for sharing!

@Pile_of_carbon 9 жыл бұрын

That looks great! Really happy I found this channel!

@filmfreak988 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your videos here on KZfaq! I'm still a ways off from where I feel it would be beneficial to join a guild, and all of your fantastic quality, free videos are so helpful.

@ChrisWoodBandit 7 жыл бұрын

Wow that is beautiful. I have to admit, at first when you did the sand burning I was thinking "oh no you ruined it" but then at the end, BAM! It is perfect. I made a similar shaker table and you are right, I think some inlay would be perfect on it.

@daveengstrom9250 6 жыл бұрын

That really demystifies it for me. That is GREAT.

@thiswoodwork 14 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, great tips with the razor knife and using the workpiece to set the depth.

@WiliamBennettwildarbennett 6 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of the sand heat to finish the dry char on the piece

@woodwhisperer 11 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Don't forget to check out our website too. Lots of great content for you to enjoy, beyond what we post here on KZfaq.

@DiXDerek 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, I think I've learnt more than I could have possibly from any book. Really appreciate this video!

@otto5656 14 жыл бұрын

This video could have gone on for days, I love this stuff. Your Rob Ross shirt is awesome!

@martingriffiniii8154 12 жыл бұрын

I've never built furniture before but the instruction you provided on what seems to be a fairly complicated piece (to me at least) makes me confident that I could pull it off. I'm subscribing for sure! Thanks a bunch.

@themadtinkervarietyshow5932 6 жыл бұрын

masterful! best video I've seen on this yet. I can't wait to try it!

@Greebstreebling 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for a very useful and informative video. Much appreciated that you took the time to do this.

@linguafranca7 11 жыл бұрын

I had no idea I'd spend 43 mins of my Saturday night watching this, but I'm inspired to come up with a project to try this with now! Awesome!! and thanks!

@skrumbah 14 жыл бұрын

@TheWoodWhisperer. True. After watch your inlay video I now have another technique to try out. Thanks for the reply and keep up the great work!

@PigSpinnin 13 жыл бұрын

this is one of the most professionally made videos I've seen on KZfaq. Very articulate and flows smoothly. Thanks for posting this. I will look for other vids you've made

@woodwhisperer 11 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the filling and repairs? If so, that usually occurs around the borders where darker material is actually beneficial in creating the illusion of depth. So small color variations, if they occur, won't really hurt anything.

@giorgos424 10 жыл бұрын

So great!!! Thank you for showing this technique!

@jimpulcine9925 6 жыл бұрын

That was some really cool ideas. Can't wait to do another inlay Thanks

@timberbucketsphil6818 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you your video on inlaying the way you shared the process was what I have bin looking for THANK YOU SIR

@mrsamzero1 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional video, keep up the great work. I will sure be watching more. Thanks

@Musicmansterling17 14 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering how to do inlay for the longest time. perfectly clear now. thanks!

@kevinaldcroft6291 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing your knowledge some really great tips I cannot wait to try it out. When you are trying to fit the inlay pieces into position and you need to trim the inlay. Try using a little chalk or pen on the bottom of the inlay; it will be removed when you sit the inlay into the inset and highlight all of the bits that are preventing the inlay sitting snug. Second tip: When you are setting the router depth place a small strip of metal shim off an aluminum can or strip of cardboard (Scrape cardboard from any empty carton from you pantry cupboard) placed under the router bit can give you a consistent proud setting between 0.2 and 0.8 mm depending on what you use. If you need a greater proud setting then place two or more layers under the router bit before setting the cut depth stop. Hope this helps cheers.