Using Inlay Kits with a Router

[@vilod]

Reguarding the clean out; what you call, "monotonous", and "boring", I call it pure joy. I love cutting wood.

[@aprilshowers2277]

I'm used to larger, corded routers kzbin.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

[@ugandaprof]

I like the reality of your presentation. Instead trying to portray your process as “perfect” you were honest and showed us the little nicks and how to fix them to make for a good finish! Thanks for the info!

[@guyh.4553]

Very interesting, picked up some good info. But where is your hearing protection??? I see so many videos where, like this one, no one even bothers with ear muffs.

[@kotcherd]

This is just what I needed - i searched on "Using a Router Inlay Kit" and I see that Glen has my router and plunge base - what a gift!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Removing the double stick tape: on the inlay piece apply painter tape then double stick tape. After inlay is cut, pull-up inlay and peal painter’s tape off of inlay. The painter’s tape releases easier than the double stick tape.

[@blueblur6447]

Can also use painter tape on both parts, with CA in the center. Both great methods

[@randallthomas5207]

Use a chisel to clean up the corners of the piece, and leave the inlet crisp and sharp. The rounded corners look less craftsman like. Admittedly 99.9% of people won’t see a difference. But, every woodworker will. And, drilling a small hole out the back of the host piece to let any extra glue and trapped air out. A future video, of hiding a knot with an inlay and a bit of added grain to match it in.

[@careymitchell4731]

Just finished a mahogany humidor and inlaid a sterling silver oval into the top. It will be engraved with the owner's initials. I drilled a 1/16" hole, but for a different reason - so the customer can use a small nail to push the inlay out for engraving. When they glue the inlay back, it will provide relief for the 2 small spots of glue.

[@kcburmeister]

Agreed.

[@SkewToob]

Crazy, I bought my bandsaw from Glen. He's an awesome guy and seeing his inlay work in person, his skills are also awesome.

[@mwrcrft]

Glen has some great skills to learn from. I miss his and Bob Lang's contributions to the magazine.

[@reforzar]

Matt Robin check him out at 360 woodworking

[@robertphillips3992]

Very informative video, thank you

[@ZampiniMichael]

Why use a router, just hammer it in! :) Joking, thanks for the detailed video. I will buy an inlay kit thanks to what i have learned here.

[@billfromelma]

Great job , explaining the method.

[@lbdeuce]

Not many people, and none of the manufacturers, point out that by design these kits will not create compatible positives and negatives and that the either the positive or the negative will have to be shaped by hand to fit. Good on ya.

[@WoodworkingPro]

Good demonstration Glen.

[@Dsoginventor]

I appreciate you leaving in the part where your inlay doesn’t fit quite right. It gives us a heads-up of the kinds of things to watch for.

[@keithhunter3499]

Very informative 👍🇬🇧 thanks

[@davidlittle7182]

This should be R-rated

[@nicholascohen852]

Very instructive video. Thanks! I have the same router (in Australia) but it did not come with a base that would allow that insert to be fitted. Any ideas where I might obtain a suitable base?

[@dmartin1650]

I prefer to mark the sharp internal corners with a knife before routing out, and then chisel them out if possible. A neater look IMO.

[@dpdupuis5]

Wouldn't it look sharper to chisel the corners out rather than rounding off the corners of the inlay?

[@jayhardingham8231]

I would agree!

[@outboardfixer]

The ONLY video I have seen showing how the router insert actually goes on the router. How to figure out if the bushing WILL ACTUALLY FIT THE ROUTER YOU HAVE is the BIG question as it is not stated on the ones on amazon.

[@randallthomas5207]

The majority of them are built to the standard Porter Cable/Guild Introduced decades ago. And, you can buy aftermarket base plates for nearly all routers which will accept it.

[@outboardfixer]

@@randallthomas5207 This is a King Canada router....VERY big mistake...the parts they sent with the router don't fit. I contacted them and they told me to GET DIFFERENT SCREWS than the ones that came with the router...NOW THAT is quality AND support if I ever seen it!!

[@songwriter52]

Above everything demonstrate patience for a job done well.

[@viscache1]

One word....”Chisels”😂

[@jasonkrohn5416]

Theophilus Jedediah, I was thinking the same thing. I thought I may use a router to do the larger arias and chisels to clean it all up.

[@Sutch66]

I already have my "plug piece" is it just a case of same process but reverse the bushing off to cut the recess template the route my recess with the bushing on using the template i cut?

[@SouthernxLord]

newbie here. Question. Why does the inlay have a hard edge and the negative have a round edge?

[@goosesr]

If it doesn't fit get a bigger hammer :)

[@okiwatashi2349]

The quote I heard was, “if it doesn’t fit, don’t force it, get a bigger hammer!” By the German cabinet maker whose name escapes me.

[@j.m.castilla7150]

OK, gracias por sus videos, thanks for your videos J.M.Castilla@2018

[@illmatic33]

Link to a kit? I already have an inlay bit

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

Heat, beat, fit and finish!

[@billy19461]

How did you make the pattern?

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

So how's your hearing?

[@WoodWorkingbg]

Good Job! :)

[@sas5177]

How about a thicker inlay. Yeaaaaaa

[@anthonyjackson3447]

greta video in the future have your camera get right on your hands and the work way more to

[@Daniel-ms2nz]

That was a rough finish. It didn't even fit.

[@jasonkrohn5416]

This guy needs to get his breathing checked out.

[@myownspiritlevel]

Add some background music slightly louder than your mouth breathing. 😊

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