How to Make a Plunge Router Inlay with Wood Router Bushings

[@ramiroescobar5130]

Excellent video. Very clear. Thank you very much. Ramiro Escobar from Bolivia.

[@ramiroescobar5130]

Dear Colin, I'd want to know how do you follow the template's shape as it is no way to see the router bit psth. Thanks for answer

[@brookswade5774]

I’m 55 years old, I learned woodworking starting around the age of 15, from my brother who is 10 years older than me, and who is a master carpenter, guitar builder, cabinet maker, etc., and I’ll be damned if you don’t show me something new on a regular basis. Thank you sir.

[@hardnox6655]

Beautifully explained Colin. One thing that you forgot: the base needs to be center-aligned to the collet FIRST before using the bushings.

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

Whenever there's a need for me to get information about how to do something or learn how a product functions, YOU are my go to guy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@greghalford2617]

Mr. Knecht you do a good job explaining and teaching wood working.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@budwoodman1716]

My late father was a master cabinet builder by trade and he referred to these as a "Dutchman".

[@knecht105]

Interesting, I've never heard them called that. Thanks for sharing!

[@discowolf25]

Yeah. That’s what their called lol

[@JusBidniss]

Thanks Colin for profiling a really neat tool. The couple times I've had to fix a crack with a bow tie, I've just cut the bow tie first, used it as a template, scored around it with a knife, then used that knife wall as a stop for my chisel to make the hole. It can be a bit tricky, and this router accessory is much faster, but then again I've not had to do it often. If I ever do, I'll know what to buy! So thank you!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@unclepewter4161]

I actually watched this video because I have to replicate some pieces of trim for a house in an historic district and I have to route three concentric circles in the center of the piece and I was hoping to get some ideas on the best way to do it and while it didn’t help with that it certainly was an education on inlay work. Ty for that

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@6Sally5]

I’ve watched about six YT diy’s and this one is the best. Thanks!

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Colin, Thank You! I have wondered how this was done. Now I know. Again Thank You for ALL of Your Video's

[@thomask4836]

Excellent Video! I just made and tried out my new router sled today with a 1-1/2 planer bit. You gave me an idea for flush trimming the inlay! Again, Thank You Sir!

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Colin & that dental floss tip is genius! Another one of those "DUH why the hell didn't I think of that" moments!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@davidharvey5672]

I really need to sort out some bushings for doing this. I have found that my budget router isn't exactly central to the base. I have overcome this on most jobs by keeping the router facing the same way. Thanks Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks Colin! 👍

[@willwatlington6750]

Very nice!! I haven’t seen anyone make a video on how to make an exact cut out for a router plate using this method. A router inlay kit would be perfect for that, right?

[@MoranGuyVideos]

Thanks for the video , I think the main challenge is to create the first template to use the router with it and cut the shape out....

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@JJ-fd2ob]

the dental floss idea here is gold!

[@pwclem]

Slick trick with the floss

[@monty3862able]

A great video again Colin I've learnt so much from you and your videos thanks Tim from the uk

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@bobnicholas5994]

Dental floss genius idea

[@Realism91]

You can also use this set to create templates for hardware and don't need templates premade, I've watched countless videos of this and nobody ever mentions it.

[@antoniobavia6167]

Super Colin! It seems so easy when you do something. Nice explanation and good work.

[@Yawles]

Nice demonstration, Colin! I have always admired bowtie patches.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@8thlinecreations]

Hi Colin great video as always. Just a thought , two layers of painters tape and ca glue in between work as well as double stick tape but comes off much easier.

[@knecht105]

That's a great tip, 8th Line! Thanks for watching.

[@ruthannjones5873]

Would increasing the bit depth help avoid the removal issue?

[@mikedisimile2478]

Great job explaining everything 👍

[@MrBill0523]

Another great lesson Colin! Thank you! Bill

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ga5743]

Cool Colin, thanks for the dental floss tip.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@carlossimoescampos1]

Amazing idea, Colin! Very good! Porsche924Tim, you're wright! Now, I am not lying for my dentist...

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@DesignEcologies]

Thank you

[@jacksonrhoades3234]

Take note. The dental floss also works well to remove the router bushing. Just wrap it around and pull it tight to get the bushing started.

[@jgriff19861947]

Great tip looks like some thing else I need to buy

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@alanbarnhill930]

Must get some dental floss for the shop, what a great tip to remove any inlay! Thanks Colin

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@MakeWithMike]

Nice subscribed

[@danschmidt6357]

Well done Colin as always! You are a great teacher! Thank you.

[@icespeckledhens]

Very good video with useful tips Thanks James

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@halsonger1317]

Does the grain direction also contribute to the strength of the bowtie insert? It seems that if you are bridging a check in the wood that you would want to orient the long grain of the bowtie across length of the grain you are inserting it into, as you did in this example, to stop the splitting from getting worse.

[@jimcoogan1529]

Yes. When using them on cracks you do exactly what you said.

[@harrydavis6903]

Very interesting. Thanks, Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@toonybrain]

Thank you for the dental floss tip. I feared I’d get the depth wrong, then wouldn’t be able to get the inlay back out.

[@billsutherland7486]

Colin, great video!. I’ve insetted dozens of these bow ties, and believe if you want to stabilize the wood, your butterflies have to be deeper into the wood instead of simply in the surface. What’s your opinion?

[@billy19461]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool tool for your router. Thanks for the knowledge Sir.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@asifchangazi9025]

Well, its definitely gonna work for me to make some wall hanging wood art, scenery or something else.thanks collin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rjtumble]

Oh man, the floss trick is awesome. I can see how this would be great for all sorts of decorative ideas. Do you have any videos on how to space a router template? I want to make an cut that's around 1.5" wide with a circle at the end (like a stopped mortise with a round end. I'm making a slot for something to slide into. I'm thinking making a template of it, like your butterfly template, would work best, but not sure how to properly size the template so it makes the right size cut.

[@knecht105]

Sorry, not I don't. I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what you're wanting to do.

[@DMAG-3200]

What is the size difference between the bushings ? Wouldn't there be two bushings in a bushings kit to accomplish this ? Just wondering I don't have a inlay kit.

[@knecht105]

No, just the busing and the collar that is the size of the router bit that comes with the kit. More on bushing in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZaXoKSGiNF7eZo

[@UberAlphaSirus]

i was thinking the same thing, you will need 2 bushes that have a radial difference in size equal to the bit. or a flush bit with a top bearing and bush.

[@DMAG-3200]

@@UberAlphaSirus right, I was imagining an 1/8 bit and a 1/8 and 1/4 bushing. Just trying to picture it in my head . Will have to play around with it. ????

[@SMee67]

Nice work, mate👍 Very well explained. 👌

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching, Bill!

[@yuriykarnaukhov1500]

good, thank you

[@larrypotts6223]

i need to try this. great video and tip

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@MnktoDave]

If you inlaid a bow tie like that in a board (and hand planed it down to match the surrounding surface height) could you still run the whole board through a surface planer, or would the opposing wood grain create tear out during the planing process?

[@FistfulOfZach]

DJ Colin performing his newest scratch track 8:36

[@joem3968]

Awsome job thanks for sharing colin

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mariomanga89]

Friend, can you tell about you jig? I'd like to do it myself

[@sandersjones1577]

Why did you do a cross grain?

[@bernhardrottelberger5079]

Respekt!!! Für diese Ideen!!! W.W.W. Dieser Mann, ist Nummer 1 See you later, alligator

[@tcautomata2564]

Few vids said the name of that kit. Freud diablo. Thanks

[@ColCurtis]

If you travel the opposite direction around the bowtie the router bit will help hold you to the template

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@alexlongfield2113]

Is it safe to cut a piece that short on a table saw?

[@CodeSe77en]

How is the bushing any different from a bit with a bearing on it? I’m confused. Thanks.

[@huwdavies5264]

First to comment!! Nice trick with the dental floss Colin. Cheers, Huw

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindachandler5980]

I wish I had a plunge router. Great video, except when you reached across your running table saw blade. Yikes, that gave me the willies!

[@jrbass62]

Can you show us how to build you're wood watch??

[@erictroutman1571]

Any tips on making a custom template? Looking to do some logo inlays. Thx Colin.

[@knecht105]

With a coping saw or scroll saw you can generally template you want, as long as the router is able to follow it.

[@bobt2522]

Be aware that you usually won't be able to cut sharp corners. They will have a radius that matches the cutter (or maybe the bushing). There are ways around it.

[@macleodgordon]

Great video, but I can't tell what type of router bit to use to do the inlay. Also, I bought the Powertec Brass Router kit on Amazon and it doesn't have a bushing that has that little removable collar to do the pocket and the inlay piece. Did I buy the wrong thing?

[@robertivey3268]

I know it is many months later but the bushing with the removable collar comes with the router bit as a kit. Freud, Whiteside and many others make the kit that you need. Also, Colin posted the link to the one he used in the video under "show more" in the notes just below the video. How this helps.

[@user-me5ge1em1e]

Приветствую. Копир очень нужный.

[@C_O_N_C_E_P_T]

Might be easier to just cut out the insert from something thin enough the router can just cut it out all with one pass. Lots of other work from using a thicker piece of wood you can’t route out.

[@qcrews9410]

Thank Colin! What brand router do you recommend for someone on a tight budget.

[@RobertMSmith1]

Pawn shops , Craigslist , Estate Sales , Be patient and you will find a great buy

[@qcrews9410]

@@RobertMSmith1 thank you

[@knecht105]

I'm a big fan of garage and yard sales, I've found some amazing deals on tools at them over the years.

[@qcrews9410]

@@knecht105 Thank you!

[@jorgereyna7622]

Hello Is There some rule about the thickness of the butterfly?

[@knecht105]

Not really, because it depends on the strength of the material you're making the inlay from and just what you what the butterfly to brace. They are usually 1/4 in. to 3/8 in thick.

[@jorgereyna7622]

@@knecht105 thank you

[@garym2879]

AKA: Dutchman

[@YouPlague]

Or you could, you know, cut the inlay material first and then set the router depth accordingly. That way there is no cutting small pieces on the table saw and no knife needed.

[@knecht105]

With the inlay not being supported in place, you'll end up with a mess of an inlay.

[@YouPlague]

That's right, now that I think about it, but wouldn't double-sided tape or some hot-glue fix that?

[@ccp640]

Hey yo

[@ivokolarik8290]

👍

[@kcgamingchannel5951]

Nop

[@debandmike3380]

Gosh this is so annoying I've watched about a dozen videos all going over the same steps not a single one of them starts with a positive they all start with a negative template well I would like to know how to create the negative template from an existing positive but nobody has covered that. I'm sure I will figure it out on my own.