How to Make Your Own Inlay Banding and Enhance Your Woodworking

[@FigmentsMade]

"All I'm gonna do is I'm gonna NYYYYEERRRRHHHH." These are gorgeous inlay bands. Thank you for showing how they're made!

[@jennieanddavis]

My brain is melting with ideas for the patterns... Great stuff - can't WAIT to see you tear up some dirt! Happy you're happy, David!

[@pikesticker]

As a newbie into inlay projects this video inspires me with my own exotic visions of patterns so easy to construct. And with all the sources of scraps, cut offs, bits and pieces of exotic woods online it provides an unlimited number of experimental possibilities. Thanks for your expertise.

[@buzoff4642]

"I don't know where I'm taking this..." For good reason. Sometimes artistry is letting the materials lead you. Beautiful inlays. Wish I had the tools.

[@boydmerriman]

I like your craft versions of your show. Sometimes we get caught up in big projects and keeping it small and simple is sometimes the way to go.

[@robsimon7293]

Really enjoy all of your videos! Still a bit green at woodworking (4-5 yrs)..lol, but you have helped me expand on what I know. Great to see a local guy keeping up the good ole wood artisan venture alive!!!

[@mikeemmons1844]

Dude, thanks so much for not having like two hours of fill talk between the processes lol. This was my kinda speed video. Nice work!

[@DuffusMonkey]

This video makes me want to do more woodworking. Thanks

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Wow, that zebrawood stop was phenomenal 😊

[@MakeSomething]

You have to use zebrawood!

[@NMranchhand]

Well, that was just a spectacular demonstration of the fact the inlay can be accessible to us mere mortals.

[@SuperCacahuete93]

Bonjour. C'est toujours un plaisirs de regarder vos vidéos.

[@mechantics]

Ahh, yes. Happy to see the bandsaw put to work here. Thanks!

[@tyrehester5550]

Even the plywood inlay looks good!

[@ga5743]

Don’t quit woodworking, because how would we get to see all your creations? Hope you are healing up from your race. Banding video rocks David. Thank you, I must try making some.

[@roberthornwoodturner]

You make it look easy. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@andypascoe4901]

Wow! That was inspiring! Once I adjust the intensity level down to meet my skills and budget, I should end up where Jedd Clampett meets Harbor Freight!

[@reforzar]

I think my favorite is the zebrawood. That is crazy beautiful.

[@MakeSomething]

Mine too!

[@WesleyTreat]

We both publish an inlay video on the same day? Yes, inlay brothers! Yours are super nice, though.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

One of your best informative/tutorial videos. Lots of little tips/tricks in this video. I've been listening to your escapades on the podcast - hopefully you can sit down by now. Keep it up

[@joefaraone977]

David, you made this look so easy! I've got some legacy inlay from my great-grandfather. This stuff is stunning. Unfortunately, it's so old that it's falling apart. Thanks for giving me ideas as to how I can recreate some of the patterns.

[@evanmccrindle5355]

Very cool, I'm actually was just looking up how to do inlays for a table top, this video helps out a lot with that

[@JimPepperTactical]

Never thought I wanted to do this but now I do! I see you’re also a fan of the harbor freight clamps. They are the best bargain in history.

[@cathieslabaugh7841]

I’ve never thought about making my own banding, but it looks like a ton of fun! Plus I love tiny things, and I think this counts.

[@benfox9382]

this is awesome! wish me luck as i try this...with hand tools only!

[@_J.F_]

I love the combination of the Dollar Shave Club and a full beard 😄

[@papaharris2520]

Great little plug for Kencraft Lumber. I seem to spend hours in there going through the wood even after I've already found what I needed.

[@kevinetheridgemakes]

Really enjoyable video. I even got a real kick out of the ad. Kudos, as always!

[@michaelmcneil5545]

David!! I heard the podcast that you weren’t sure you wanted to put go kart videos on here. I was so bummed! And you drop the nugget here that there’s a go kart video coming?!? I am STOKED! Can’t wait man!

[@MakeSomething]

The first of many will be coming in the next couple of weeks!

[@michaelmcneil5545]

@@MakeSomething I can't wait! I can't wait for the little documentary you mentioned in the podcast this week too! :) It's all gonna be great man!

[@daverowe5351]

David this is awesome - you took a seemingly difficult process and made it look very achievable for the weekend guy!!! as usual Great Job

[@matthewdezii]

Someone wise told me that "A falling knife has no handle." If something sharp is falling, just let it fall. The injury is rarely worth it.

[@MakeSomething]

words to live by!

[@hellhound3713]

That applies to guns as well.

[@luisotero2451]

youtube's safety police getting all inspirational and shit these days

[@donjohnson24]

Not only knives - I once firmly grasped a falling soldering iron! My excellent reflexes meant I got it right at the hottest part.

[@LegoMan-cz4mn]

That won't not apply to a chisel though! If it's hair shavingly sharp it might just cut the tip of your toe clean off, but then again, thats what safety boots are meant for

[@paulbuckeljr8870]

You made that look exceedingly simple. Thanks!

[@BitsandWood]

Nice! This one I’m going to be copying soon.

[@billdiehl156]

Great ideas! I’ll never buy pre-made again!!

[@GrandpasPlace]

Nice video. I watched a Japanese man make a block of designs like you just did and then use a hand plain to shave off veneers. It is interesting the intricate patterns you can get with such a process.

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful inlay!

[@JohnGenX69]

So the "First" reply is still a thing after all these years...all kidding aside you really do make all this look so easy and simple to do (not that it's easy, but you make it look it) honestly glad I found your site keep up the great videos.

[@charliemopps4926]

My father always said "Never try and catch a falling knife." He was speaking of generally, trying to prevent an immediate problem and inadvertently creating a much bigger problem... but in this case it would have applied literally. :-)

[@DerekTJ]

Silicone non-stick baking paper works great for glue ups, if you're using scrap wood for clamping

[@tommiestrydom973]

You could use resin strips as well. Great vid

[@David-fv7zg]

0:35 Fantastic technique, I have not seen this before.

[@joedoupe2350]

This is awesome! I'm so jealous of your skills man! Cheers and thanks for sharing

[@dottyjyoung]

Oh, this is GREAT! Thank you.

[@NeoGeoEch13]

Thanks for sharing, fun to watch and down to the point.

[@57Sauce]

This video is dope. Did I use that right? Dope? This is a fantastic video, and an awesome channel. I always learn something.

[@Froudd]

So beautiful

[@TheWoodLab]

So many cool patterns can be done. Nicely done David! - Jim

[@danthemakerman]

That was easier than I thought it would be, thanks for sharing.

[@WaveWasters]

I've made surfboard fins like this before, so simple but looks so amazing when finished!

[@andrewv5104]

That first zebra wood banding with Ebony and maple? I s really sharp looking!

[@splinterjim592]

Great video!

[@deadtech]

So cool! inlay banding felt way too scary but I think I just might try it!

[@supadeluxe]

This is awesome! I have thought about trying this myself and you made it look easy. Guess it's time to make something...

[@walterromano8022]

Realmente asombrosos

[@jhc500]

This is totally something I've avoided because of how crappy my dust collection is on the table saw; the dust-to-piece ratio is just so bad. I think I might reconsider. Really cool!

[@parillaworks]

Is that a new shirt? Jokes aside, you made an intimidating project seem very approachable and customizable. Nice work.

[@manfredbobski8114]

Dollar Shave Club Shave Butter also lubricates and prevents rust on cast iron machine tool surfaces

[@jgriff19861947]

Some of the nicest work i have seen in a long time looks great

[@paulwright2818]

Awesome work with the inlay. I feel after this that I could think of making some. Thanks for making it look possible to build

[@GeekBuildersNet]

Reminds me of the Japanese art of creating patterns(don’t remember the specific name). Great project and tutorial. I wonder if I can create an inlay from MDF, Palettewood Pine and OSB. Just joking... kind of...

[@thebullettrain1757]

Yosegi! I thought the same thing with the ring videos last week.

[@canaan5337]

Pallet wood yes and pine too I dont know about MDF and OSB.

[@dagored100]

That is amazing... i always love your video,s man... please never change

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you harry!

[@rujonesin1]

As a commercial cabinet guy my leveling work is often checked by setting a pen on a top and seeing if it rolls. Your work bench failed the "pen" test! Great video going to make some inlays for myself!

[@MakeSomething]

That was on my mobile cart with wheels. My floor is crazy uneven. That being said I’m sure my actual workbench would fail the test as well!

[@philthompson]

That dramatic drop of the shave butter on the table saw! haha

[@Happy-fd9xv]

How thin is it? Is there have a standard dimension? 1:01

[@killersugar6816]

Thumbs up for the Jed Clampet reference!

[@davidrowe1254]

Love your videos, professionally done and fun to watch. Appreciate your creativity - you make woodworking fun - thanks for the great ideas

[@philippeperrin7101]

Bravo, très beau travail, merci pour cette vidéo, Philippe

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Very inspiring, thank you Dave 👍

[@pretendimfunny309]

Have procured a retro table with a neat circular inlay, unfortunately it was not taken care of. Love these delicate and unique designs...debating if i can figure out a way to work with the darn circular curve lol

[@omaromar-lg3yu]

Excellent 👌

[@cleatus269]

excellent work bud. keep it up, how can anyone give this video a thumbs down??? WTH??? stay classy Master P!!

[@experimentalpyrographer1442]

I always love seeing people make cool patterns out of wood. Cant wait for the go kart video 😁

[@cdouglas1942]

Go kart video: watch This Old Tony who welds one up

[@jamphotostudio]

Thanks for the great video David! I'm looking to build snare drums (and yes I'm a drummer) LOL. How flexible are the banding strips once you trim them down, and is there a suggested thickness or should I sam "minimum" thickness to get them to bend around a drum shell?

[@davebauerart]

The patterns are great! Cool way to make really interesting projects.

[@TheMaidenArmy]

I haven’t watched it yet but I love your videos so keep it up! And I’m looking forward to the go cart documentary!

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

David!!!!!! You've just made cutting boards for dolls houses too. BTW thanks for this I was looking for a way to spice up a project that's been on the back burner for months. Keep up the good work

[@CodeFoxAus]

Yaaaah, I've been waiting so long for you to do this!

[@JeremiahL]

I literally winced when you droped that shave butter onto your cast iron... I spent a few moments telling myself that it was most likely oil based, and wouldn't cause rust... lol

[@bethburrell8999]

What kind of glue did you use?

[@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936]

Good morning David. I have an upcoming project as part of the #offcutsonly23 challenge. I thought I'd have a crack at doing some inlays and this video has helped me understand the process. It's easily the best video I've seen on inlays. Thanks David and have a ripper day. All the best.👍

[@keithdellagrotta]

Nice!

[@michaelbeilner7383]

Love it David, keep up the good work!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

This is a super cool project, can't wait to see you use them in future videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@surfnblues729]

Great ideas thanks. Also another tip never use your bare foot to stop a falling x-acto knife.I know this from experience.

[@dlconstruction5255]

Bad ass my friend thank you very much 👍🏻😎🔨

[@chrisdaniels9718]

What teeth blade are you using on both saws?

[@JasonDiggs]

Hell yes! Let's make some gaudy period furniture!

[@vickiefowler1429]

I know this was just for demonstration purposes.... but, do you ever make longer blocks of inlay pattern to get more strips? If so, is there a maximum length that’s more advisable to use? How thin can you cut them without risking them breaking as you cut?

[@matthewcondon1985]

I love this video! They all look great and don't look too difficult to make. So, I repair antique clocks, and some antique wooden clock cases have thin banding like these inlayed into the cases that follow the curve of the dial. They are much thiner that the banding in this video. I was wondering how you could go about making curved banding, say around a 4 inch circle. I can see you you would just clamp the banding around a curved piece of wood that was only made out of straight strips during glue-up, but what about the Chevron pattern?

[@Kkuts37]

Love this. The arrows and checkers are my faves! Great job, as always, Dave! :)

[@TheBoomtown4]

Cool stuff. Can I just buy this stuff somewhere? Can’t find it.

[@MakeSomething]

You can. Check Woodcraft.com

[@TheBoomtown4]

@@MakeSomething sweet thanks, I’ve been searching all morning. Much appreciated!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool David, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@toucanproductions2935]

Psyched about the go kart stuff!!

[@JonathanRansom]

Woo, go-carts!

[@johnkirwan762]

Great video thanks. Going to try out for a jewelery box I'm making! I think traditionally only face and edge grain was used, it looked like you used end grain on some of these- would it make the banding brittle?

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Jed clampit 😂 I use that name all the time. Great job explaining David! Definitely makes me want to try it out👊🏻

[@mikecurtin9831]

Very useful, excellent stuff. Subscribed and thumbs up to crush a troll.

[@whitewolf8758]

David take a look at the apprentice and the journeyman here on KZbin he has more awesome ideas on your style of inlay work! Awesome job David!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

What are those channels called? I tried looking up “apprentice” and “journeyman” with no luck Thanks for helping me out Cheers mate

[@BlackCat_2]

Wonderful!! Great way I can use up scrap wood as well. :D Thanks so much for sharing. - Heidi

[@sumosprojects]

Love this, great video as most of yours are 🍻👍👍👍

[@YukonJack]

You did a nice job but I was surprised you weren't wearing a mask. I just learned that ebony is toxic, as is cocobolo, rosewood walnut. How do you feel about working with toxic woods? I love exotic wood and got some beautiful cream-colored walnut with stunning brown bands of heartwood recently. I'm torn on if I should use it. I have a respirator I always wear when work exotic wood. Penny for your thoughts?