Bow Tie Inlay - How, Where, When, and Why

[@imachacker]

I just cleaned up my live edge, and there's a huge crack that expanded over the past few months and I epoxied it but wanted to make sure I knew everything about inlaying bowties before doing it. I got halfway through video and was so confused as to how I completely missed this video. Then I noticed this video only has 2.5k views (currently), welp idiot me then saw the date. What are the chances you release a perfect how to the day I plan on inlaying. Also I love all your videos, the ones at goby with the wood info, the tutorials and the insane slabs you make. Learned from them all :)

[@BlacktailStudio]

I'm here for ya!

[@michaelrodriguez5614]

@@BlacktailStudio For larger cracks or cracks that penetrate all the way through the slab, do you recommend epoxying and doing a bow tie joint? In other words, is there anything wrong with doing both? I'm thinking of doing the same but not sure if its counter-productive or unwise to both epoxy and inlay a cross-grain joint. Thanks!

[@EPgeek]

"Well-earned 20 dollar bill." Absolutely epic. And the video was good, too.

[@someidot3699]

i wanna see the original videeo where that came from so bad lol

[@EPgeek]

@@someidot3699 Presumably it was the previous video. The title mentioned a $15k table.

[@ericdevarney4089]

I had to share that one with my wife. If only to prove I'm tame in comparison

[@ShaudaySmith]

absolute legend.

[@scotsaul]

Yeah, I "LOL'ed"

[@MijoMontego]

DIY: Whatever you want to do. For some reason, I think you could upload videos on knitting and I'd watch it, as your narration is awesome.

[@silhouette8345]

What, You don't follow his knitting channel?

[@vivekghaisas5618]

P P 🌼

[@vivekghaisas5618]

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[@jerwinsalo5929]

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[@TheBillyo13]

Just FYI it’s not just Europeans that use the metric system. It’s the whole world. Love your videos.

[@uptopmikep7065]

Thanks for another great video. If you don't mind here are several ideas from some other YT woodworkers and a some personal experience. Perhaps they may save some time and effort. 1) Start inlays by marking them just as you did then hog out material with an appropriate size forstner bit (particularly for larger sizes). Then route with appropriate size and type of router bit. 2) Route using a template and guide. Yes you get round corners but you'll clean them up in the next step. 3) Clean up and finish route with a sharp chisel (far less chisel work to get nice sharp corners). 4) Use a good Japanese flush cut saw (Ryoba or Kataba) to trim flush. Sand to desired finish grit. Easier than using a hand plane and less likely to damage the top if you slip. Just don't press to hard on the saw or you can gouge the surface. 5) Coat the area with a very light coat of shellac or sanding sealer (non-penetrating coating) when using epoxy to adhere pieces together to help mitigate the epoxy staining the area then sand it off the coating. You can also use paste wax (ie Johnson's) but I don't particularly like the way it cleans up. It leaves a bit of wax residue. I Hope these ideas help. Thanks again for another great video.

[@MLightstone]

DIY. As someone currently only making small things for fun, I can say that your methods are valuable even to me. You have me doing inlay on wooden Swiss Army Knife scales and making fancy gift boxes for them for my in-laws at Christmas. I'm building a proper studio for woodworking later this year and I want to thank you for inspiring me to do it.

[@sharonp3563]

I'm not a wood worker or cabinet maker and im female. Probably as far away from your ideal audience as you can get. But I can appreciate great work. Im an artistic painter and crafter so I can appreciate working with a medium and it becoming something beautiful. This piece of wood is beautiful and you made it into a beautiful functional piece of art. The bow ties are genius to me because I've never watched wood working videos. Subscribed

[@miloh7871]

Keep them both coming. I’m one of those who don’t like the look of bow ties except in rare occasions. But I do like watching exceptional craftsmanship.

[@user-gd1zq8ly2u]

The author does like to from scratch, kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

[@jayt9882]

Both. Am interested in all - some for practical learning 'how-to' do something I want to do, and others for sitting down with a coffee just to indulge and enjoy something I know I'm never likely to make myself. Your narration and filming is excellent, just the right mix of information, design and practicalities.

[@donb6070]

Continue showing the steps that result in beautiful furnishings. Having retired from a career of supplying high-end wood products (hardwood lumbers and plywoods, windows and doors) to cabinet/furniture makers and custom home builders, I enjoy seeing the processes that lead to one-of-a-kind pieces.

[@amazingepoxycreations417]

Slabsticher has a template kit that you have to chisel only the corners. Fast + no rounded corners. Plus they have some fun inlays like states, dog bones, etc

[@rolandmdill]

A dog bone inlay would look nice on a 15k$ walnut table

[@harrymadigan6555]

2:51 - 2:57 - Love the attention to detail and that you didn't cut corners. True artisan.

[@TheUnLuckySodTV]

the craftsmenship is just incredible and i look forward to every video, thank you for taking the time to film your projects and passing on your knowledge

[@jackhenson2900]

I am a novice at wood working. Took it up after retiring. Love your bow tie instructions. Thank you for the detailed instructions.

[@mattemonx4315]

Both: the editing and filming is top notch and the commentary really engaging. Keep it up Cam!

[@ronneter2837]

My dog has separation anxiety and barks non stop when I'm out for work. I noticed that he is calm when I'm watching your channel so I play it to him when I'm out and it worked like magic! He barks way less now. Amazing video by the way, very informative!

[@raptora4325]

I would really love to see you attempt a resin bowtie. I don’t know if it would work structurally or how it would look but i feel like if you did a resin bowtie over a resin filled crack on a wood table, you could do a contrasting color to add to it, like your usual black resin table but trying maybe a gold colored resin bowtie? or red or blue or even white. I feel like that would look amazing and it would be really cool to experiment with. Plus it would be a small amount of resin being used. You could even do bowties in a gap larger than the wood piece and then encase the bowtie in resin in its own little pit. It would be a good way to make tests on how certain woods look with certain resin colors or certain styles of wood working look. Like especially with the burned wood table I would love to see more of that!

[@paytonjordan1625]

I was thinking this earlier, and maybe a brass outline on the wood bow tie may look good too.

[@_mylastname]

Yes it WOOD work, structurally

[@MUSEDR00L]

Both. I like your frank commentary where you discuss issues that you had or are still having.

[@ta3355]

Thanks Cam…as always. It would be very helpful to understand your strategies on bow tie thickness and overall sizing in support of applications. Love your channel!

[@105danny]

Both! I’ve been watching your build videos for awhile and love them. With that said, I’m an amateur woodworker that uses KZbin to learn what “right looks like”. Your DYI videos are so much more informative. Keep up the awesome work!

[@troyhindsley9177]

I’ve only been watching your videos for a few weeks now. I’ve been working with wood for over 30 years and I learn something just about every video I watch of yours. Tutorials are great, but watching someone do what they truly enjoy doing and them doing a great job are the main reason I watch.

[@SSBailey77845]

Brilliant! I have my first “commission” to do a live edge slab dining table and a coffee table for a good friend. I’m told the dining table will be “the centerpiece of the entire house!” No pressure. I’ll be getting tutored up with your videos and I’m starting with this video. Nice job has always Cam.

[@trevthetruckie7184]

Thank you for giving me so much inspiration ! i love watching your videos i have been woodworking for years but have only just got into using epoxy resin i have just finished making two slab tables for a friend's man cave i was pleased with the results my friend was impressed now he wants me to epoxy a bar top of Australian red gum 6 meters long and 600 mm wide just finished watching your video on making bow ties and i;m on fire thank you! keep up the fantastic work !

[@jonathanbrowne8884]

BOTH! Are you kidding?!? Your videos are gold to me! DIY, build, I don't care! Just keep doing them! I'm learning so much from you! If I could afford it, I'd be paying you! You're a perfectionist like me, so there's nobody I'd rather watch. Cheers from TO!

[@chrism5554]

Both. I did my first bow tie inlay last week and yes I made the mistake of using epoxy. Cut them back out and used wood glue much better. Learned the hard way

[@s2003katalin]

BOTH. I don’t really have a question, yet just want to say that I wish you all the best. Really like the narration.

[@robertwhitehand3692]

Both, what’s also interesting is to see the tools you’ve got and the uses you put them to. Those chisel looked sweeeeeeeet

[@dougarcher3976]

Both! You're reply to the "Troll of the week" is Gold 😂😂

[@ebie97]

Hi Cam Much respect to you. Not only is it because of your workmanship and true love for for your craft but also because of your humility, honesty and willingness to share your in depth knowledge and experience. Thank you for keeping the trade alive and keeping us motivated to strive for perfection as artisans

[@rochefortpierre]

Both... Your are so polite my friend that I am making you an honorary Canadian (it carries no specific privileges but still...LOL). I would watch your videos all day long no matter what you make them on. I also liked that you recommended using millimetres because finding the centre of something in millimetres is way simpler. I thought I was alone in this boat. As always, keep up the great work!

[@Bob_H]

DIY - I like both these technique-focused ones and the complete project ones. I have sent your TOTW to many KZbinrs, they all love them! Maybe not as much as that twenty, but they love them.

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂😂

[@chaddoyle6911]

Both. Kam this is one of my favorite videos because it brings the value of your unique experience. I feel like I could watch hundreds of videos read as many books on bow tie inlays and still not get the insight you’ve brought to the subject.

[@stevensaldutti2408]

I can’t tell what I like better: your work or your wicked sense of humor on your responses! Thanks for the videos. Glad you’re able to do this full time!

[@samiam830]

I am a huge fan of the brass bowties. I hate wood bowties but the metal finish looks absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of forged steel and hardwood.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

I tried tried this for the first time today. Learned a few things. Don't try your first one on olivewood...luckily, the bow tie is on the the back/bottom. Best to have a stout knife with the correct profile, as you stress. Good quality chisels would help. I can see making an investment is a couple of good chisels very soon. The fact that we have to use a bandsaw to make the bow ties makes some filling in inevitable given the rough edge it leaves. The more complicated inlay you did a few years back is quite incredible.

[@erindavis8183]

DIY Build - thank you so very much for your great tutorials. I'm working on my first piece ever - a wedding gift for my goddaughter/neice - a heartshaped lichtenberg filled with resin chacuterie board that is manitoba maple, and I see a crack on the underside.. so a bowtie to secure from the otherside. Since she is precious to me, and I want to make it a proud centre piece for her I am grateful to have your videos for correct form. Not too sure about your 'jokes'.. but hey.. love your work.

[@clintonmiller4917]

Love the DIY but real reason why I’m here is love your work and voice. A good mix of both is for me and never play music over your work. Just speak. Lol. You could read a phone book and it would be interesting. Not Morgan Freeman level but close. Lol. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication to our hobby.

[@fnordeon1013]

Both. In my 'weekend table renovation' opinion, you are a skilled woodworker. So watching you build, and showing work like this, makes me learn a whole lot from your posts compressed info. But your builds - yes, I think that is my first interest. Have a great week!

[@l.davidnobles4813]

DIY,I like your teaching videos.Don’t know if I wood ever try to make a desk or counter top,I do enjoy the art of your projects.

[@nicwatson1225]

When you were talking about keeping the Rigid sander for the bag; Just seen a tips and tricks video- dude bought a cheap coffee grinder for the shop, put regular (like planer sized) shaving in the grinder to bag up the fine dust. Seemed cool. I been at this a while and never thought of that.

[@nicolaecojocaru565]

Definitely make both videos. You are an inspiration to me and my wife. Watching your videos, we started our own business last year. And I’ve been learning a lot from u

[@Jimmysden]

Both! I am about to build my first office desk with a spalted English beech top, this will also be the first time I use bow ties!! I am extremely nervous. Love your content. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@simonreynolds1518]

Both please, love watching you take a beautiful slab of wood and creating a functional work of art, you are extremely lucky to be able to get your hands on some simply stunning wood, thank you for sharing your talent with us, every video you make is interesting to watch, informative and entertaining.

[@liviomostosi7907]

Both, honestly I'll take any content of yours. Whatever you craft is amazing, on top of that you add the narration and the sheer quality of the video. To me your channel and content is one of the most soothing I know, probably only second to Clickspring Do whatever you feel like and we'll be happy people, thanks !

[@shaunkwhetstone2595]

That's a no brainer for me. BOTH PLEASE. Love your creations, and the videos.

[@theintelligentcarpenter9407]

Both. I enjoy both, and can learn from both. I tinker with stuff on weekends mostly. I'd be better if I had more time. I watch at least one video a day, so whatever you make is good with me.

[@nathanslator7812]

BOTH! The DIY Videos are great when I’m trying to figure out a technique, but the build videos are really satisfying to watch when I’m just relaxing.

[@hokieduck]

DIY/BUILD I love both types of vids. Interestingly enough, I just picked up a small walnut slab at Goby that needs a couple of bow ties and they will be my first. I just laughed when this vid popped up on my feed. Cam to the rescue!

[@andrewroberts707]

DIY videos are always useful. I think the ratio of DIY to builds is about right

[@badmeatbrowniesthoughts1327]

I like what you're doing and how you're doing it. Stick to what's working. Don't change a thing. 👍

[@gipiac]

Why would anyone give thumbs down Awesome work awesome camera work Thank you for sharing your master skills with us

[@rijaadil8551]

both, it was so satisfying watching you chiseling out the wood.

[@cdallen04]

Both. I just finished up a piece with some bowties. Unfortunately the wood around the bow tie looked compressed. I have heard the chisel rule of "taking half the width, until you can't" several times, but never knew why. Thanks for explaining the reasoning behind the rule. I'll start following it now.

[@ST3E1E]

Not gonna lie I find this video very useful. I started to go to a woodworking school been about 2 weeks and im building a chair now and i do have a bowtie in it i wish tho that i watched this video first. I have been watching you for a while but didnt know your tips and tricks you have rly sparked my intrest for woodworking :D

[@carolsimmons3528]

Both! Great how to video. Love the way you demonstrate what TO do and what NOT to do for the best results …. And the way you explain why you prefer tools/methods. Thanks!

[@ItsElit3Gunner]

youre such a genuine guy. i love all your videos.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks bud!

[@sejoki1]

I'm going to start off with the fact that I'm kind of over epoxy tables. Like two years ago. However, I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and I don't even care that epoxy tables are all you do. The narration is awesome and I like that there's absolutely no music. I find myself skipping through a lot of music montages on other channels where it's just "Alright guys, let's get started" and then you watch some close-up action shots of a board getting pushed through a table saw while some music plays. I don't watch woodworking videos for the cinematography. I want to understand the thought process and you share that with your audience in a great way. Also, thanks for not screaming in our faces to subscribe, I find that more incentivizing than annoying overlays. So take my subscription, you earned it.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Boom! Thanks buddy

[@bigk4755]

Both, I am watching your videos to learn as much as I can. Hopefully I will avoid having to learn one or two of the mistakes which you covered the hard way.

[@johnl6944]

I'm going to try this someday in lieu of the router jig because I like the idea of having a variety of bow tie shapes, and the ability to say that I did it by hand, if I don't screw it up.

[@TheLablujan]

That response to Troll of the week made my day....I would love to see a video only with a compilation of those.

[@petervan1353]

It is weirdly satisfying seeing you work and commenting on your work.. you make it look so easy to do yet I know and can see true craftsmanship! I'm always impressed with your work

[@jimserhant7741]

Both without a doubt. Your knowledge & willingness to share it with us is greatly appreciated.

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Both please. Particularly interested in technique tips but I enjoy the beautiful builds too.

[@cyberreefguru]

Both - I have that router and I completely agree with you - the plunge completely sucks.

[@brians.2259]

BOTH! I love the bow ties! Screw the comments I say the aesthetic is beautiful!!

[@bobwolinski1608]

Both I like both of your video types Depends on my mood I guess I go to the build videos for inspiration and the DIY for problem solving.

[@mikehobbick8480]

both please and I really appreciate your commentary and instruction.

[@gailegormley5744]

DIY and BOTH. I enjoy listening to you explain what you are doing!! Most wood is so beautiful. My dad enjoyed working with wood but he was not the craftsman that you are.

[@brandonperez2267]

Totally agree about the Bosch router. The plunge function never works right and mine just blew up after only 4 years of use.

[@johnhilton1866]

DIY helps me understand the why and how. Build wars on the inspiration. So a balance of both work best for me.

[@gunsnsails]

Your "TOTW" response on this one was vicious!!! Oh, and the video was the best 15 minutes I spent time on. Besides, I'm out of money till payday. So a $20 blowey is out of the question.

[@wraith2440]

Both. I learn from both types of videos. I'm going to try a bowtie in a cherry board that I am using as part of a small table top. But first I am going to get two of these Optima chisels. Thanks for another learning experience.

[@jefflemay66]

I absolutely love all your videos, but the best part of this one was the comment to the troll!!! I don't mean to take anything away for the video, but that's just awesome man! Thank you for all that you do!!

[@berky1976]

Both, I enjoy a nice mix. Build vids are nice. But as an aspiring craftsman, I enjoy the DIYer stuff too.

[@ironmarvels]

Watched video for first time..def earned my subscription..thanks for making these...just retired to do this type of work / art full time..thnks again..

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Bowties are just for decoration. I got tabletop made by 2 wide plank and center joint of them was several bowties. It wasn't dry enough it kept shrinking after brining it to insdie but those bowties didn't prevent middle cap from separating.

[@maryd7811]

Both! I just did some bowties of my own. I have done them successfully in the past but should have re-watched your videos as a refresher before starting these. I ended up filling them with resin. Not the original plan but so far so good.

[@Adameichenauer]

Festool RAS115 does quick work on removing stock on bow ties. It's one of my main tools I use daily.

[@timkirk3736]

My brother-in-law and I are about to start a desk project using many of your videos as inspiration. He was just gifted dozens of very old 3" thick slabs of walnut, hickory, red oak, and others by a retiring woodworking friend near us. We will most certainly be using bow-ties as the widest of the boards is only 28" so we'll need a couple. I'm tempted to try to use epoxy and go live edge to live edge but I think that might be a bit too much to bite off for this first try.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I say start small then go big

[@benp4082]

First time watching your videos after your interview with Steve. I like your delivery and that troll of the week reply was the best.

[@kenparnell4297]

Both - I like all your videos they teach a lot and there is something kind of mesmerizing about your voice the work you are doing. Much Bob Ross was with his happy little trees and such.

[@henrybressack77]

Both: This video did answer a few questions and solve a few problems I have with bow ties so for that I say thanks, great job.

[@DasKulThomas]

Hi Cam, as a daily metal machinist i can confirm yes, metric bits are a thing. The tools you're using are envy worthy, as a European the mm compliment was appreciated. 😛

[@sarthaktyagi3355]

You are so much like Ron Swanson. Love it.

[@MCsCreations]

Both! Definitely! 😊 Thanks a LOT for all the tips, Cam! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@BlacktailStudio]

You too Mario!

[@mikethomforde7326]

DYI- the bow tie video was great and learning why and why not to use epoxy. Thanks

[@chunksyy]

Both. Seeing the whole process is as much fun as seeing the minute details.

[@petermarcucci8360]

Both - enjoy and learn from both build and specific techniques (DIY) videos. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Houseacwth]

Both!! Your videos help me understand how and why things are done and you put it in layman's terms. I'm a garage carpenter at best but I love puzzling a build together to be used in our home and you help make that possible!

[@Itstheoutputs]

Yours is the only notice I respond to immediately Cam. I save my sanding dust too! I thought I was crazy and my wife is sure. But I don’t use epoxy. I say mix it up on subjects because I trust your judgment. Anyway, carry on and have a good day.

[@hlmoriol]

Both! Sharing your tips saves is very helpful. Seeing your builds inspires.

[@amirshokraie1583]

Both please. I really love your videos and the beautiful, clean and natural work that you do. please keep it up. thanks. Lots of love from Iran.

[@vetti2u]

Both! The short DIY videos are nice as are the long build videos!

[@dariushjokar]

Hello and thank you for teaching us, please next time teach us how to use proxy . Thank you so much Love from Iran 🇮🇷

[@markpeterson338]

I'd like to see both! I must say I've not been a fan in the past except for rate occasions. This is one I would have said don't touch it but your excellent craftsmanship shines through! You have the patience that most of not all woodworkers aspire to have on every project. Kiddos!

[@glasblaidd]

DIY all information is welcome to the open minded. I have found adding coloured epoxy to an inlay can be dramatic and visually appealing, when it creates the highlight.

[@gregmorrical2283]

I like your style! It’s great to listen and watch a video without being talked down to. Thanks for that and for the entertaining way you show people what you know.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

No one is forcing anyone to buy anything, there's no sales pitch. I'm here strictly for the tutorial... I'm truly thankful for this video and the many other channels I subscribe to. I have Stage 3 Type "A" cancer, and I've taken my tablet to every appointment, test, and scan... I wore my first tablet out. These videos and many others has been a lifesaver for me, and you'll never know what I'm talking about, until you've sat in an oncologist's waiting room... Unfortunately, I'll probably never get the chance to do this. Feel free to post and edit...