How to Create INSANE Wooden Inlays With a Laser - Full Tutorial

[@makeorbreakshop]

I totally missed putting in the part about mirroring the veneer! Make sure and do that so they fit, sorry!

[@GregChristie-f4f]

Im glad you said that, the whole time I was thinking "Dont you have to flip the inlay horizontally?"

[@CaptScott-ff6mf]

Definitely an important step.

[@ammerudgrenda]

I’m so happy you said that 👍

[@torymiddlebrooks]

When in the steps should you do the flip?

[@makeorbreakshop]

@torymiddlebrooks just before doing the engrave on the veneer

[@bobniedbalec7168]

This is the style of video I think a lot of us look for. More of a how to step by step without the assumption that we already somewhat know how to do this. Please keep ‘em coming!!!

[@makeorbreakshop]

will do!

[@dixiemae5042]

2nd the motion … motion carries 👊🏻💪🏻

[@bigbangthierrygaming7700]

Please keep this long form instructive video style going! Great work good sir!❤

[@steveferguson1232]

This was great, and yes more of this style of tutorial please

[@jessetutterrow4320]

definately like the detailed step-by-step approach. You got the correct level of explaining LightBurn. I hate the videos that treat experienced LightBurn users as if they were just beginners.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Awesome!

[@connormccarter9581]

OK, this was cool. I, for one, would like to see more of these. Thank you!

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[@nathanwolf5547]

Actual making tutorials like this one are always invaluable. I would love to see more of these. Thank you so much.

[@makeorbreakshop]

glad it helps, will make some more!

[@AlanBrack-p4f]

Good format as an older person I have an attention span greater than that of a gnat! Keep up the good work.

[@eross21]

this was a perfect length video. i’m inspired gonna try this out tonight

[@makeorbreakshop]

Did it work?

[@eross21]

@ i’m am still at work so i haven’t tried it yet. but i will let you know how it goes. thank

[@jimbalz3017]

This was very informative, and "Yes" more of this style of tutorial please.

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[@leadbelly1960]

"Yes" more of this style please

[@caradellinowazer2988]

Given the content this is a very short and compact video. There are creators out there that would take 45 mins to explain the same. You sir are on point and I salute you.

[@mr.dangrande9344]

I’ve done a few of these. I saw the video from Troec also. Do you adjust the inlay for the kerf? I’ve done 1/2 the kerf for a tighter fit. Love the process.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Actually didn't mess with the kerf at all, since I wasn't actually cutting the pieces out I was thinking the kerf wouldn't come into play, but testing it out would be a good idea.

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Great Video, Please make more of this Detailed Tutorial Videos!!* 👍🏻 *These Tutorial Video Helps a lot!*

[@makeorbreakshop]

will do!

[@andreww6738]

That looks amazing! Haven't got a laser yet, but I appreciate your content. Thank you.

[@makeorbreakshop]

thanks!

[@David-xz3tu]

Did you not have to mirror the veneer layer in Lightburn? Both layers are facing the same direction in lightburn, but the veneer layer was reversed on the machine, which allowed you to glue the bookmatched layers together.

[@ammerudgrenda]

Yes, he mentioned in a comment that he forgot to include it in the video.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yeh sorry I forgot to include it!

[@debndan2010]

yes keep making more long form videos...this is the best one i have seen on inlays...thank you

[@adr1an709]

More please! Will certainly try out reverse inlay soon once I've sourced the veneers.... thanks for making these inspirational vids

[@chadcarter2026]

Great video. I like the step by step and how you drop in small tips along the way.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@Joeythatoneguy]

Love this type of video! Exactly what I was looking for for reverse inlay. Subscribed!

[@makeorbreakshop]

glad it helped!

[@rickpouley7561]

Great video.. Love the way you explained what you were doing .. Keep up the good work...

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@theinspiredyou893]

I got a prescription for cowbell! I think you see where I’m going with this. More please!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Christopher Walken reverse inlay is next

[@domingocordero6584]

Yes more of this kind of tutorial, please

[@makeorbreakshop]

got it!

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

Very nice. Good length giving a nice overview of what to expect.

[@mitchellnimeck5343]

Loved your video and as a newbie I would love more tutorials

[@jbylin]

This is a really neat idea. You explained it very well. I need to buy some veneer and a roller. Thanks!

[@Strongwolf14]

Yes please more of these types of videos!

[@makeorbreakshop]

will do!

[@SmithAerosports1]

Excellent! Love the format / long style videos.

[@MikeTro-pv3lx]

Totally awesome, have done some veneering by hand but now that i have my laser i have to try this.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Go for it!

[@willmartin6198]

Definitely would like to see more videos like this, thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very cool man! Would love to see more of this style video mixed in!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks Brian, will do!

[@johndoe6032]

Definitely love the tutorial style!

[@makeorbreakshop]

good to know!

[@StephenBoyd21]

What a great idea. I’ll be trying this for sure.

[@makeorbreakshop]

let me know how it goes!

[@HighBeamEngravings]

That looks great! Love the long format tutorials also.

[@jhtrice]

Definitely enjoy this long form tutorial video Thanks

[@makeorbreakshop]

Awesome glad you liked it!

[@Fencer04]

Really liked this tutorial. Would love to see more.

[@makeorbreakshop]

More to come!

[@Pendrey]

Yes, more of these! Great tutorial!

[@makeorbreakshop]

thanks!

[@codyellerman6966]

Yes and even more for us noobs. Thank you for the amazing videos.

[@1-Nice-Guy]

Nice job! This will be a great comparison piece to do on the Onelaser.

[@TsetTsyung]

Loved this! Great tutorial. Love to see more!

[@makeorbreakshop]

will do!

[@Challan666]

Love it ❤ I actually was wondering about the mirroring but then saw it in the comments. Made me feel not that stupid😊😂

[@makeorbreakshop]

The stupid is all on me, sorry about that!

[@charliekeeling5317]

Very informative I like it and would like more like this

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@terryevans1976]

Excellent tutorial. Greatly appreciated

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome!

[@enriquealvarez_artesano]

After watching several of your videos, I decided to change from the Mira 9s to the Thunder 63 130w, thank you. I will no longer have to wait 4 to 6 months to receive my laser. What setting would I use to do the same as in this video with the Mova 63 130w? I will only pay 2,500 dollars more for the largest Thunder laser instead of the other company, great change and fewer days instead of months of waiting

[@benzand57]

Very nice. Never used the Center of the wood as origin. Saves a lot of framing time. Would you make a cutting board this way?

[@MarkTomey]

I liked the full tutorial. Really helpful.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@linsen8890]

I need to try this! I only have a Snapmaker with a 40W laser, so maybe I won't be able to get it to work, but I think it might!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Would totally work with that!

[@JonPengelly]

Really fantastic content will totally help with my own project... love to see more how to...s

[@makeorbreakshop]

got it!

[@Dmx442]

Fantastic, love this tutorials and, learning a lot of them

[@makeorbreakshop]

Good to know!

[@carbonvibes]

Great tutorial and yes more videos like this one are great 👍🏻

[@makeorbreakshop]

Will do!

[@RoughlyDavid]

Great video thank you! Could you share what glue you used? It seems to be very fast curing and I'm interested 😁

[@martinotalotti8986]

Nice. What about using bigger kerf and a ramp effect in order to achieve a more CNC-like inlay?

[@enriquealvarez_artesano]

wow I loved it, this is a great idea, although it could only be done with the Trotec Rubi software, great I hope you make many more, could you put the laser parameters in a pdf, Can this be done with all laser machines?

[@makeorbreakshop]

You can do this with any software on any machine. You just need enough laser power to do a deeper engrave.

[@enriquealvarez_artesano]

@@makeorbreakshopI'm about to buy the Mira 9s, can I do it with it?

[@douglasjones6248]

Enjoyed this! Would love to see more like this!

[@PamelaKessinger]

Awesome, I love this style of video

[@tjwaggoner1]

Been looking for this exact tutorial for a while now! Thank you. Could you maybe walk through how to do this in xtool creative space for those of using that on our P2 lasers?

[@pauln6917]

More inlays in this tutorial style, please.

[@leif913]

I definately appreciate a longer video to explain things in detail😅

[@makeorbreakshop]

Good to know!

[@ThatEngineerGuy_]

Dope looking forward to trying this thank you

[@woodturner1954]

Definitely interested in more veneer inlays.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@davidprins86]

Really nice! Where did you find the tiger and star wars logo?

[@makeorbreakshop]

etsy

[@lindagenest6116]

Thank you for your video, very good explanation :)

[@makeorbreakshop]

You bet! Glad it helped.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Definitely like this style of video especially on the laser. I have a Thunder 35 100watt I use to cut acrylic. It's a shame to leave it setting 90% of the time. I'm good with a CNC not so good with the laser. I could use some help with the co2 laser.

[@jacobcharron]

Great video

[@makeorbreakshop]

thanks!

[@joshgraves9723]

Really like these style videos!🙂

[@danielmalone46]

I like these style videos.

[@MattEIce-cp4og]

I may have missed this but, I assume you did this, did you spread the glue over the whole engraving before adding the inlay?

[@makeorbreakshop]

I did, didn't record it though (my fingers were covered in glue), sorry about that!

[@jackhelm9852]

I absolutely love this type of video and beg you to do more of them. However the problem with these style of videos is where a key piece of explanation is not covered. So when I get halfway through doing what you showed, I get stuck. How do you line up the taped up image when gluing it down? Do you use some sort of registration marks or are you just eyeballing it? I have a hard time imagining that I am going to be able to line up something even half that complex and get every little part in the right spot just by eyeballing it. Please tell me you had some sort of trick to get over this that was not in the video?

[@codarussell7925]

Would like to see this done on the new 1one laser. I have one on order to do this exact same thing and would love to know if it actually works and what settings to use.

[@makeorbreakshop]

will try soon!

[@codarussell7925]

@@makeorbreakshophow long did each cut take?

[@codarussell7925]

@@makeorbreakshop Can you post the setting you uses for this in the video description please?

[@JamesDeanDesigns]

Another great tutorial 👍

[@Sierracotton-h3s]

Enjoy the tutorial style - thank you

[@cozmossis68]

This is great info. Thank you.

[@XavierPil]

how can you peferctly along the veneer to the piece of wood? It seems impossible to have all the details ... but you did. How. (Great video)

[@makeorbreakshop]

that is the hardest part. But the roller really comes in handy. You basically just keep pressing on it and it eventually slots into place.

[@dixiemae5042]

Yes more 👊🏻💪🏻

[@johnmorton9157]

thank you for showing the fact that the laser vaporizes the negative artwork that is inlaid in ..couldnt find that info anywhere!

[@pejdpink]

Love this video! Do more please!!

[@rhondafleming2391]

Very helpful ! Love the video

[@GarryWButler]

thanks!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Good idea. I'm going to head over to my local HVAC guy and see if I can get a sample of the tape before I spend the money for an entire roll. About how deep is your inlay? I'll be using a 10/30W diode laser and will need to do a materials test to get the correct depth.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Probably about 1/8 in, just deep enough for the thickness of the veneer. You can run multiple passes so you don’t have to have it all dialed in from the beginning.

[@LarryDMitchell]

@@makeorbreakshop Sounds good. I was able to score a TON of veneers from a woodworker who was downsizing in my area. The price was great and I got an awesome variety of wood species. I've already used some of it to cut out a name or design and glue it over the original design. When I saw your method of using inlays I thought it was genius. Thanks for the idea.

[@markmorgan8378]

Do more that was awesome

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome, will do!

[@joelbrown4110]

Love it!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!!

[@ReidarVik]

Absolutely interesting stuff

[@poeticdecadance993]

It's an interesting method

[@reado1983]

What changes would I need to do on the xtool creative space to make this?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Not really anything, the process to get the inverse image might be different but the actual laser part will be the same.

[@dgoddard]

Great video on this. Subbed.

[@makeorbreakshop]

glad it helped!

[@shanesowell4124]

I'm surprised there were no kerf adjustments shown. How was that accounted for? Unless inverting the image took care of it. Step by step is the best video!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Since I’m not actually cutting out the image you don’t need a kerf adjustment, it’s a picture engrave that takes that into account.

[@dansmith99612]

Great. More thanks

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@TherealDsizzle]

I’m a total rookie but I’m a few months away from purchasing the xtool F1 Ultra. My question is what’s the point of an inlay vs just burning the image?Does it stick about the surface giving it a 3d texture?

[@karinblair1367]

Yes I like this very much, Can this be made with M1 10W?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yep, the speeds will just be slower

[@karinblair1367]

@@makeorbreakshop Thanks, your awesome. New to this.

[@ammerudgrenda]

Any adjustment for kerf needed?

[@makeorbreakshop]

not for me. I think since this is in an engrave versus a cut along a line the kerf is already accounted for in the fill.

[@moinquin]

More, more, more ❤

[@makeorbreakshop]

Will do!

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

more of these videos!

[@makeorbreakshop]

will do!

[@wYatt121509]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. SUBBED!

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome thanks!

[@JCraftvfx]

this is genius!

[@harveyboulanger2896]

Great video. Make more

[@HuntleyBill]

I don't see a link to the file as stated. Am I missing something? Great video, keep it up.

[@BarryHorton72]

Maybe a darker veneer on a lighter wood would have a little more contrast. That said, I think it looks good. Job well done.

[@makeorbreakshop]

good call!

[@antkn33]

I liked the long format. However I don’t know how you managed to get that intricate design to line up when glueing them together because you couldnt see what you were lining up,

[@scottrelstyle3647]

cool vid thanks for making it..

[@holliday9416]

love this technic, in the case of the tiger the contrast its a bit lower becouse its made by thinner layers than the star wars project in my humble opinion

[@jayyocis8643]

SURE BEATS BURNT!