'Bowtie' Inlay - No Chisel Work Required

[@williamn01]

Have you any affiliated links and discount codes for the o3 adhesives mate ?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

I have pal. Link is here www.o3adhesives.co.uk/?sca_ref=3235117.sIIhXhsKp8 and use the code LEOHIC for 10% off👍👍

[@michaelblackmore883]

Great job Leo. I doubt I could follow that narrow template as well as you using both hands. Of course I only have a big De Walt router at the moment which is a bit cumbersome. You will probably need longer dumbbells for your big table tops but I think the underneath bar you used is just as good and probably better as it leaves that lovely top unencumbered by the tie bar.

[@Pistol_Knight]

The reason I like your channel is the inventive way you come up with solutions to what might seem an easy task for 2 handed people, but a lot of your stuff still benefits us duel handed people, Props to you Leo. that jig could also be made in the more 'traditional' style 'bowtie' but with rounded edges

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Pistol, I do like this design but I’ll be having a word with Martin about the design you’ve said 👍👍😀😀

[@Elle-Tuscanier]

Well done Leo! One handed or not, positively pushing not just the hobby but the trade itself forward for all. I'm sure there's 10's of thousands that have worked with wood all their lives and never took a new concept to production. Keep it up 👍🏼🍻

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you, very kind of you to say and much appreciated 😀👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Leo hope your well, bow tie inlay is very useful , I know what you did was a demonstration but it still looked amazing. A great idea do do it with a router , as always a great video catch you soon, Take care😁👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one Shaun, cheers pal 😀😀👍👍

[@jimadams6159]

Great video as every Leo, I think the no chisel bow tie is a brilliant alternative for all woodworkers. Take care Leo.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Jim, think this technique is going to come in handy for a variety of future projects 😀👍

[@mandyleeson1]

Really resourceful, Leo. Looks great too. 👏🏼

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mandy, I think it looks pretty smart 😀👍

[@barry.w.christie]

Another thing you may wish to try ... once you've done your initial inlay, use one of the smaller inlay templates and cut into the bigger inlay, then use a contrasting piece of wood for the smaller inlay 👍 You can either make sure the second inlay is centred or offset/rotate slightly to give an interesting look 😀

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Interesting concept and worth trying out 👍👍

[@projectrebuild908]

Wow that looks great. Looking forward to seeing where these pop up

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Paul 😀😀👍👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you Leo

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one, thanks Pete 👍😀

[@nialstewart8263]

That look sgreat Leo, interesting to see the 'tape and superglue' holding the template as firmly as it seems to.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Nial and yes it’s surprising how well the tape glue trick holds the template so firmly 😀👍

[@RobAtkinson]

I've been wanting to try this for a while, after watching your video I think I'll give it a go. Thanks for the inspiration

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Good luck with it Rob, well worth a try 👍😀

[@paulhodgson4790]

Great outcome to your problem. Collaborative effort and practical solution. Love it.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one Paul, cheers pal 😀👍

[@TheWardagh]

Looks great 👍🏼

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mark, as ever always appreciate the support pal 😀👍

[@karenalefounder4083]

I think a palm router would be easier and safer for you. I love the idea of no chisel use. Thanks

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Karen for the feedback. This is my 1/4 inch palm router in its plunge base. The difficulty with just having it in the ‘palm’ style base is not being able to plunge it and the plunge part has to be accurate otherwise the bowtie part won’t fit snug. I know this probably doesn’t make sense in words but kind of does in my head 😂😂😂

[@fathogwoodworking]

Great video Leo. The bow tie looked sweet. Great workaround for for a quite trick technique.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers pal, I can see the potential of this in loads of future projects 😀👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers pal, I can see the potential of this in loads of future projects 😀👍

[@fathogwoodworking]

@@Hand-i-Craft lots of potential for many woodworkers. This would be a great way to get into some more joinery for so many folks new to woodworking. I think I might have to get one from Martin in the new year.

[@mstev5956]

Ingenious Nice one

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers pal, much appreciated 😀😀👍👍

[@ASCarvings]

Great idea and perfect fit

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Anthony 👍😀

[@tim_biller]

Superb! This is such great timing - I just got a couple of templates from Chops too - he’s a top bloke!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Tim, and yes great guy Martin. We as makers are lucky to have him 😀😀👍👍

[@colinhobbs5009]

very helpful brought i jig off chopsdesigns on your say so cheers mate

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Colin 😀😀👍👍

[@colinhobbs5009]

been watching your channel since the evolution table saw set up . that was helpful too

[@paulcooper9187]

Perhaps it should be call called the Boneo Tie, or the Dumbell Tie . WHat every its called, it looks like a very good idea

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Good shout Paul, yes and I think it has great potential 😀👍

[@andymarriott8150]

Brilliant idea there Leo and a first for barbell shaped bowties that I've seen so perhaps you need to patent it pal

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Andy, glad you like it pal. I’m sure it must have been done by other folk but maybe I need to get my name on it 🤔😂

[@Nuckinfumpty]

Hi Leo, great to see your progression taking on projects I could only dream of ( need a woodworking shed first). The acrylic/wood office plinth looks gorgeous. Well done. I was going to ask a question but frankly you have already answered it regarding chisel work. Left (dominant) arm amputee, posted on your post surgery vlog, dabbling on wood-worrying & have been stumped on how to use my chisels safely. Can gouge & pare off soft woods but recently I have a project involving oak & I literally threw my chisels out the window. Only tool that comes close is a pointed rasp attachment to my knock-off dremel although this can burn the wood.....any suggestions?

[@Hand-i-Craft]

I hear your frustrations pal in regards to chiseling etc. Your mind can see what you want to happen but your body isn’t capable. My advice if you’re trying a Dremel style tool to turn the power right down and run it on a test piece. I’ve done that in the past and it certainly has helped to reduce burn on the wood 👍👍

[@barry.w.christie]

Can't chisel with only one hand because you can't hammer, excuses excuses, use your head 🤣 Like most things in the world someone else has already done this, but not everyone knows about it, you've just shown a lot of people how to do it who may not have already known ... it's how we all learn ... excellent 👍 It's not just this shape you can use either, you can do the more traditional 'bowtie' look albeit with rounded corners or create your own 😁

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Barry, yes great idea that it can be used for a variety of inlay designs. Works great for me and I don’t even have to headbutt the end of a chisel 😂😂😂

[@DeafMaker]

I think you should call them dog bone because dumb bell literally sound dumb 😂

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Maybe quite well suited for me then pal 😂😂😂