COPPER INLAY WOODWORKING

This copper inlay woodworking project was inspired by Dylan's DIY Workshop, he has some really cool projects on his KZbin channel here / @dylansdiyworkshop so please check out his videos.
This project was fairly time consuming, but turned out great and I ended up giving the plaque to my mom for Christmas. I used some 14-2 wire and a stock of 1/2 inch pine from Menards, some Elmer's wood glue, some LocTite super glue, some Minwax stain and polyurethane.
The image came from Google's search engine where I typed in "lotus flower"
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[@malsoonsakit4786]

Doesn't look nice

[@adamfleisch]

Thanks!

[@petergriffen5736]

Let's see your work...or is all you can do is run your mouth?

[@robertmeadows1657]

Nice job, buddy. Doing things like this keeps us from killing ourselves.

[@brettaylor2661]

Thank you for the video. I've seen many tutorials on this and you are the first one to use dust and glue to fill the gaps. It gives much better results. I did read an abalone inlay tutorial by a ridiculously talented young lady and she said press as much dry dust into the gaps as you can then drop super glue onto the dry dust. She said be careful not to put on too much or it will wash away the dust.

[@haroldthomasgirard9092]

Thanks for the tutorial, pay no heed to the negative responses. Inspired me to give it a try.

[@emtekproducts3309]

Simple technique. Thanks for posting.

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

Sweet video! I should try to use a softer wood like what you used. maple and walnut arent as forgiving when youre trying to pound something into them. Props to you! Thanks for the shoutout!

[@slimmyhendrix4067]

Dylan's DIY Workshop That's what she said

[@4Fecta]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful! I also liked it without the stain! I should try an inlay some day! But it seems so hard to control the dremel/router

[@adamfleisch]

Jolien Brebels it was a little difficult controlling the dremel. I think next time I will make a few different passes with the dremel and really take my time. I went a little too fast I think

[@wildrangeringreen]

you can also use small flat chisels, all you do is jab straight down into the wood to create a slot, then wedge the wire in.

[@1031Investing]

yes looks very nice. Im not piling on here but a crosscut sled is desperately needed. Never cross cut wood on a table saw using a fence. (2:13 mark.) Ive got a broken nuckle to show for it. But other than that, a nice vid.

[@EmilyBlaine-j1o]

hey Adam could you forward me a link to the copper wire you used?

[@Waywardquack]

Really beautiful! Can I ask how long something like this takes to make?

[@tonyennis1787]

Not long. Maybe an hour of work, maybe a little less. The time is mostly waiting for the stain and glue to cure.

[@DonaldMelton]

Great job on that but friend , you really should have used some pre stain treatment on that to keep the stain even and not so blotchy

[@steveh8724]

Yes, pine and other soft woods have large difference between spring and summer growth. The difference in grain texture are then exaggerated by staining. Shellac or a pre-stain can reduce this effect for a more pleasing final result.

[@stonelakemorgans]

It is easier to shape and cut copper wire before you do any flattening with the hammer, as any pounding/flattening heats up the copper and makes it harder. This is related to some kind of reaction to the heat. Interesting video :)

[@JustinShaedo]

You aren't going to anneal* or harden copper by hitting it for one round with a hand hammer. Even iron/steel requires many rounds to start hardening (*soften metal by heating, removing crystal cracks)

[@wadopotato33]

Love that his hands are as fucked up as mine.

[@owlsgarage1561]

very informative

[@RemixKingzMusic]

Amazing work. Where do you get your copper?

[@JustinShaedo]

1:04 Any hardware/big bid store/construction site/neighbours walls (need to be sneaky)

[@tonyennis1787]

He's using 14/3 Romex it looks like. One of the wires is there bare. The others will have to be stripped. But you can buy smaller amounts of 14ga wire so you don't have to buy a roll of Romex.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Staining over the metal doesn't dull the shine? Do you think Red Oak would work for wood?

[@JustinShaedo]

Yes and no. The stain penetrates the wood and just sits on the surface of the metal, so when you sand the top layer off both it leaves the metal shiny and the wood still stained. Good to use a final clear coat to stop the metal oxidising (rust, copper turns green) unless desired

[@1dogpobo]

Thanks for the vid. A nicer peace of wood like oak poplar or walnut would make it really pop.

[@adamfleisch]

i completely agree. i saw someone using a piece of walnut and he put some cutting board oil on it as a finish and it looked amazing

[@kontos526]

What is the purpose of the glue and sawdust?

[@adamfleisch]

+kontos526 it acts as a wood filler and it seems to take stain better than regular wood filler

[@wolverinebear5357]

Ggbvgg. 9I 5i0u9

[@gunmath6115]

do I have to use a picture from the internet or can i be creative? ;)

[@adamfleisch]

+GUNMATH You have to use a picture from the internet. Sorry.

[@gunmath6115]

adam fleisch 😅😅 fuck i knew it

[@gunmath6115]

adam fleisch gunna try this on my guitar thanks for the good video man!

[@johnhayes6414]

I watched inlay work. You don't need any glue systems at all if cuts are tight

[@SpicyTexan64]

Because you watched it.

[@tonyennis1787]

Try it sometime.

[@johnhayes6414]

On KZbin their's a few videos of it being done. Yes by watching people doing it. Theres Many ways of doing one thing

[@jkinlays5904]

I use a slightly different approach. You should head over to my channel to see how I accomplish wire inlays.

[@petergriffen5736]

Using a CNC laser engraver isn't hand made and isn't something everyone has access to. I went and watched yours, hand done is hands down..... better.

[@mfuller1093]

Should I steal somebodys artwork from the internet or should i draw my own design ??

[@GSDPops]

Bruh, he covers this in the tutorial. Steal someone's bullshit clipart.

[@tonyennis1787]

You should always steal. Never, ever create.

[@lemuero]

looks sloppy. 👎

[@adamfleisch]

Thank you! I’m guessing you support Harris

[@stevedarnell8444]

I hate when some body makes a video, but don’t say a word. All they do is play some music that is totally irritating to listen to.

[@xerxeswallace7837]

@Mick Meyers Here are some great woodworking plans if you're interested: HootWood. com

[@johnathanwright8948]

Eat shit

[@SpicyTexan64]

Here's a tip. Ask for your money back and move on to another video.