Wood Inlay For Beginners-How To Woodworking

How to inlay a wood bow tie, Dutchman joint, or anything else with straight lines! Simple tips and tricks to get perfect results, even if you have mistakes that need fixing.
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[@inibrasiumthefirst2680]

Not gonna lie, those chisels got me excited. They look like the highest quality and $80 isn't bad at all

[@ookie4179]

Yeah me too 😂 I’m sick of buying Stanley and dewalt chisels that last 2 uses. I’m going to invest in something nice that I can maintain.

[@nathanpearce7169]

Same here. He's making art with art

[@iggysixx]

I agree that they're probably worth it (especially since they're probably hand made)... But keep in mind that the price is per piece. (So 4 chisels = 320$) It's a good idea to start with cheaper ones to see which sizes you actually use / need.. And THEN upgrade :) Like.. I have a set of 4 (old) expensive chisels.. I use 1 of those. ;) So in retrospect, the rest of the set was wasted money. Also, learn to sharpen your own chisels. Even good chisels need sharpening fairly frequently - especially when you use them a lot. Best way to learn sharpening is using cheap ones. (As a bonus... Cheap chisels can become fairly decent chisels if you sharpen them well) Pro-tip (for those on low budget); Look for old / antique chisels from quality brands on flea markets and so on. They might need some refurbishing / rust removal / sharpening, but you can buy those for a few bucks a piece. (You pay the rest with the work it takes to make them usable again) Via that route... I have some 40-100+ year old chisels that you can shave with ;) - For those interested, check out the 'scary sharp' method (you can find that on KZbin as well, as well as just using Google or something.. I think 'Modern Woodworking' magazine has an article on their (super outdated) website on that subject ;)) That method utilizes a hardened glass plate (1/2 inch thick or so) as a nearly perfectly straight surface, with several grades of specialized (3M) sandpaper stuck to it (goes from 150 up to 5,000/10,000 if I remember correctly) * [Works with cheaper sandpaper too - make sure it's for metal, and that you can use it for wet sanding too] Could save you a bunch of money on sharpening stones (which you can then spend on chisels instead). And also, you don't have the trouble of keeping your stones perfectly flat.

[@jezfrench9435]

My dad always said, 'buy cheap, buy twice'

[@lutfhiardiansyah5421]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@d-rayphelps1630]

This guy is freaking talented!!! Great video and explanation!!!

[@johndennisjr.4975]

When sanding near a finished edge, I like to clamp on a sacrificial piece of wood to prevent rounding my corners and edges. Beautiful and impressive work. I am jealous of your router.

[@appledumplings521]

All skills no frills. We need more KZbinrs like you!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Same as my wife says... ok she doesn’t, but I may start saying she does. And thanks!

[@oldergeologist]

Very well done. Concise instructions with no padding. Too many KZbin instructional video producers think they should star and get very verbose, creating 20 minute videos which could have been less than half as long. Well done.

[@BlacktailStudio]

That’s my goal! Thanks

[@Mizai]

imagine what cool stuff you can make with inlaying

[@danielmiller2977]

Your whole video was spent on one task and you broke it down very well This was a great video.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Daniel Miller I appreciate that!

[@eltonroberts8817]

Wow those chisels are sharp

[@clinnaidoo1026]

Your videos are very informative n interesting

[@garrettguitar]

Loved the comment about wanting to rush things. I think we all do, lol. We want to see the finished work right now!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That was a great video, no fluff, no extra nothing. This is how a "how to" video should be done.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I try!

[@basilguts1786]

This guy always produces quality work.👍🇬🇧

[@tamirerez2547]

So beautiful video. Clean and quiet. No noisy music. No unnecessary effects. Very good explenation. This is how a video should look like. Thank you!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@TheJberrie]

It is so awesome to get a glimpse into a master's process. This was really helpful--thank you!

[@dunaiden9858]

I like how you showed what tools to use, that really helped me out. Great video 👍

[@grateful4068]

As others have said, I want to say that I appreciate the focus of this video, how you broke it down, and how well you executed. I've been looking for videos on how to inlay, for something I'm going to do on a guitar, and this is the best video on the subject I've found. Thank you.

[@AZCobraman]

Artisinally crafted chisels from Portland! Nice vid, thanks.

[@NikulPadhya]

Very nice advises. Love how simple and straight you kept the video. Love the advise about chisels. I have been there.

[@WoodLink1]

One of the best tutorials, I have watched

[@rossking2126]

Love these videos, the quality is great

[@richardmiller191]

That is so freaking cool! You did a great job on this vid. I have done woodworking for years but never done inlays. I will now. It takes woodworking to another level. It looks so good on walnut. great choice. Thanks for posting!

[@MrNarcalot]

Amazing skill..totally in awe!

[@mihumus]

Very nicely done!

[@BMWMZ3X5]

I have watched and shared a ton of your videos. I just retired to Belize from California in late 2021. I love wood working but I’m no good at it like my brothers are. Belize has a lot of beautiful wood, but I haven’t seen a wood worker such as yourself here. I wish I could send you a link to my brothers work, but he doesn’t have a website anymore. He is primarily a wood sculptor as are many people in Belize. Decades ago my brother sculpted a guitar for Carlos Santana….something I think you would appreciate seeing because of all his inlays. I love your work and I will forever be a fan. Shirlene

[@chrisadkins-lamb335]

Thanks so much for being as generous as you are with your expertise & experiences! You are an amazing craftsman!

[@shawnthefarmer9283]

i just finishe my first bow tie inlay. its a live edge hickory slab. i made the bow tie out of walnut. it looks good. i raelly understand now the importance of good chisels.

[@njneer]

Very nice video. I've never done an inlay (I'm a novice hobbyist). I feel like I can try this now. Keep up the good work and thanks for doing this.

[@davidbracher2337]

Cam, thanks for talking about patience and explaining how the elm and walnut dust can help us recover areas where we were a little too aggressive! I really appreciate and enjoy your videos.

[@scottmartin7717]

Love the extremely thorough explanation of everything, and beautiful work!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh, appreciate that!

[@dm3stone]

I'd like to see a video of how you made the blacktail knot itself used to inlay into the table.

[@forcemultiflier1746]

NOW,! lets just get this onto the Table now !! this is lovely work !!! A "Benchmark "! of Professionlism ! Hard to'' counter":

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks!

[@chuckwoods0411]

This was a great video !!! Thamks Cam

[@stevetobias4890]

Excellent work, love the quality and how you show mistakes and how to repair them. Gives me some incentive to try it out myself. Love how you said belt planer when using th belt sander, lol.

[@jeremystewert4303]

Probably my favorite video/table so far. Love the legs!

[@xjmdm]

what a beautiful table

[@lawrencehincker8652]

Nicely shot video and excellent tutorial. You're a brave man to free-hand route the inlay in the finished table.

[@DogTown90291]

You are an awesome carpenter . You do make it look so easy . Inspirational doesn’t begin to describe your talent!

[@fred_derf]

Beautiful work.

[@tomlewis4382]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@BuildStuffwithAJ]

Great video, I havent tried to do any type of inlay like this before but it makes me want to give it a try!

[@missvickiemusic1]

Thank you, I am now feeling a little better about trying my hand at inlay work.

[@jayrockfish]

This rules. Just my speed. Thanks man. Always in hurry but I wanna do it right

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Jay!

[@ktwoodturning1658]

Beautiful table and black tail knot inlay. Very informative video, thank you this will be very helpful when I try doing bow tie knots!!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Hey thanks! Hope it helps!

[@RossNanfito]

Super valuable for a moderate beginner as myself. Thank you!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Happy to help!

[@viviancovington7813]

Nice tip about mixing the different wood dust!

[@MrGlenderson]

always fun to watch craftsmen work

[@donaldduck4867]

Thanks for the tip! Nice work!

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

Verry nice work! Thank you for the inspiration! 😄👌

[@billlyjackbitch]

Nice work,I like your honesty about the way you work.

[@Finewoodworkingofsc194]

Great video. Love your presentation style.

[@lathe-nerd8431]

Thanks for explaining all the tricks of the trade, super helpful !!

[@federicoschirinian175]

Great skills loved the attention to detail

[@VA.homeloans]

Thank you for the tip on dust and CA with activator, exactly what was looking for!

[@FrankFurbish]

Awesome, love your videos. Fixing mistake is something I need to learn!

[@thenakedcarpenter2502]

Great video. Keep em coming!

[@ellenhorovitz3517]

Beautiful job! Thank you for all the tips, too.

[@andrejohnson6731]

Oh I missed this old one. Very nice, Cam

[@robertcullity1695]

Straight forward, really well paced. You always have a great way of getting out lots of info in an easy going manner. Keep those videos coming. Well done .

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Robert! I really try

[@chuckpechan]

Thanks for the nice video, very helpful!

[@tommaginn6282]

Thanks for sharing your techniques, and showing the error. It's nice to see someone with your talent is also human.

[@jeremyuzeta7049]

Knot and the legs look very masonic... I love it.

[@sylviaknutcecily]

I don't do much woodworking at all, but may get into it a bit soon. This video make it look achievable. Thanks!

[@franciscoayala1062]

Great art work. Fantastic and very well explained

[@youtukang]

Nice,,,and good idea 👍👍👍👍

[@thegreyoutdoors7860]

Great job. Both on the table and the video

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@quirtdrozario856]

Marvellous job.

[@rogerwaters5477]

Awesome work! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mark261166]

I'm new to this wood working malarkey, and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skill. Thank you.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Happy to share what I know 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AngriestEwok]

Best explanation of this I've seen so far. Thanks!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks!!

[@Jevandtieriel]

Nicely shown and put together. You don’t have to apologise for the way you work - most of us probably don’t use brushes either. I hope you do show us how to make the knot. I’ve had a background yearning to try inlaying and your video inspires me to have a go.

[@alexjohnson9580]

I'm right with you and the desire to be able to do this.

[@oldrrocr]

thanks for the pointers!

[@denisewascavage209]

I don't know how I found you, but I'm so happy I did. Thanks for sharing your knowledge it's so helpful for new makers.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Denise Wascavage oh good! I’m glad!

[@houseoffire72]

I have always been somewhat nervous about inlays... This helped me a lot thank you very much.

[@BlacktailStudio]

houseoffire72 yeah, I think all of us get nervous cutting into good wood. Glad it helped a little!

[@cameronh5259]

Make a short video in how to make the black tail knot itself! Looks great!

[@Motovader72]

THIS

[@glennkristensen1437]

Its made on cnc

[@martinreilly6257]

It can be made without a cnc it's just half laps anywhere the wood cross paths. Really easy to do on table saw with mitre sled you can angle like a taper jig.

[@roguedemon100]

I can see the definite need for quality chisels! I think that a lot of us, myself included, buy low to mid-level quality at first, but as we do more we go to the "top shelf" so to speak. Great informative video!

[@lalosandoval2347]

Thanks again for a great video

[@JkCanvas]

Thank your sharing this. I have always wondered how to do this. I am going to try this.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Excellent, let me know how it goes!

[@dedesaderan7928]

A nice creation...it give me idea..!

[@ccv1616]

Nice work. Looks awesome.

[@ahujeffrey]

Gorgeous!

[@carycleland9506]

Those chisels are beautiful. Thanks for "making" me add these to my must have list.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Cary Cleland it’s why we watch these videos 🤷‍♂️

[@ladykenja2700]

- Thanx 4 a nicely detailed video on a specialized craft.

[@GermanCHiiiLLeR]

those chisels :o awesome

[@TheLemonadedrinker]

Really interesting ! Thanks for posting.

[@MyHouseOnTheMoon]

I'm a professional (Extraordinary Woodworks, llc) and I love KZbin woodworking videos! I like watching excellent work while I fall asleep, because when I can't be in the shop myself, I like to watch others work. Plus, you do this differently than I do, and I definitely learned something from you! In conclusion, while there are a lot of people who watch your videos as amateurs or non-woodworkers, many are active professionals!

[@BlacktailStudio]

That’s great to hear. I made this so long ago I think I didn’t understand that then

[@MelAtlNP]

Beautiful!

[@vincent7723]

Great to hear you saying that you dont need a expensive marking knifs after I just purchased your damascus steel one. I think its a great way to support your chanel.

[@heyimamaker]

Looks awesome!

[@bobgodfrey9524]

Nice video! Good work.

[@jeffmiller3112]

Excellent video. Short and straight to the point without endless blabber. Thanks!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Jeff Miller that’s what I aim for!

[@cambeckett8924]

Awesome work Cam! On of my favourite people to follow on Instagram and love watching your full tutorials on youtube! Keep it up!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Cam! And strong name.

[@cambeckett8924]

It's a good name;) check out my insta @creativewoodworksco@@BlacktailStudio

[@BlacktailStudio]

Found ya! You’re really good. Wish you were local. I’d love to contract projects out to you.

[@pdubs7069]

Great video!!

[@bricovintagerestaurations]

Du travail d'artiste... Bravo !

[@lescherry458]

Wow! Very nice!

[@josiecapps2555]

Nice job

[@MultiTom1956]

Beautifully demonstrated 👌😊

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@bluejfarm9098]

Well done BTS!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Hey thanks!

[@BYYoseph]

That was a great video. Inspired me to take my woodworking to a new level.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Do it!

[@RickJones222]

Beautiful work!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Appreciate that rick!