Free wood inlay patterns decorative inlay patterns for. Making butterfly inlay keys with your router rockler. Powertec 71105 butterfly key inlay template set 4pc decorative templates for woodworking 5. Use a wet rag or paper towel to get rid of any dust before staining and sealing. The inlay bushing and bit set allows you to rout both the inlay piece and the recess for the inlay with the same template. Butterfly key inlay template set with inlay bushing and bit. Put a sheet of wax paper over the inlay and clamp a scrap block to the top of the work. I normally set aside some sawdust from the wood top, mix it with glue, and work it. This timehonored inlay design also known as bowtie or dutchman works great for.
Includes a twopiece template guide bushing, a 916 diameter removable collar and a 18 diameter spiral upcut bit 14 shank notice. How to inlay a bow tie or butterfly in woodwork by hand whether you call it a bowtie, a butterfly or a dutchman or many other names it still does the same work to stabilize a crack in the woodwork or just to look good. It is strongly recommended that a plunge router be used for routing inlays. How to add bow tie inlays to your builds with a router. All you need to do is rout away the affected area and replace it with a patch that matches the. Either way, plan to use a chisel to clean up the point of the v at the center of the key. With a tall extension fastened to your router tables miter gauge, adjust the fence to center the bit on your workpiece and rout the dovetail photo d. You can fill any gaps with a combo of wood glue and sawdust, then. For a perfect fit, either round the corners of the inlay, or square the recess. Yes the table planks are glued together as well at the bow ties glued in. Repeat for the other half of the joint on the adjoining piece photo e.
Or sometimes walnut sapwood the whiter wood in walnut heartwood the darker wood. Thanks to the suggestion of friends on instagram, im going to name it a tuxedo bow tie given the stripe. Butterfly bow tie inlay templates wood working set of 2. Bow tie inlayhow to inlay woodwoodworking diy exercises and fitness how to inlay a wood bow tie, dutchman joint, or anything else with straight lines. While my dog is too old at this time, there was a time when the dog would get excited for whatever reason and he would jump up on me. The inlay process is rather simple, but there is a very easy way to mess it up. This template is made from tough, thick acrylic for longevity and perfect fitting inlays. Infinity cutting tools is a leading producer and distributor of the worlds finest woodworking tools and accessories. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All it takes is a set of router accessories and some 14in. Dont forget to get your brass inlay kit, which comes with a 18 carbide spiral bit, bushing, template guide, and a centering pin.
In this video i walk you through how i install a woodworking bowtie key, also known as a butterfly key, dutchmen, or bowtie inlay. The more contrast the better most often, in my opinion. Often, theyre incorporated into a natural slab tabletop to prevent a split in the wood from. Place the inlay in the pocket and use a mallet or hammer with a scrap block to tap it in place. Heres a cool looking table we built for a customer. Jig for perfect bow tie joints how to woodworking youtube. Sep 10, 20 kevin asked me to post pics of my bow tie template that doc keller is using on his cracked up bowls. The small butterfly template has 4 inlay templates ranging in length from 11116 up to 212. A simple router bushing kit shown above makes it easy to add perfectfitting inlays. How to inlay a bow tie or butterfly in woodwork by hand. Once you understand how the kit works, turn your imagination loose to dress up your projects with accents in all sorts of shapes.
The solid brass router inlay set lets you easily make absolutely perfect fitting inlay repairs and decorations on your work. May 11, 2015 count me as one who puts a very slight taper on the sidesnot the ends. Longer keys provide more strength, but keep their overall length under 3 in. While there are a couple of ways of dealing with this such as filling the gaps with wood or putties or epoxy, i prefer to leave it as it is, treating it as a feature instead of a flaw. Butterflies appear to bind two pieces of wood together, but theyre really just for show and are only 18in. Quick video showing how to cut perfect bow ties joints using your bandsaw with this simple jig in just a couple minutes, using scrap plywood or. The inlay addes a unique beauty that is man established, while the wood grain is nature established. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. T he secret to getting great results is in the design of the inlay kit, shown in the margin.
This timehonored inlay design also known as bowtie or dutchman works great for everything from decoration to joint reinforcement. See more ideas about wood joinery, wood joints and woodworking. Its made from our reclaimed white oak threshing floor 84104 materials from old pennsylvania barns. This easy to use, solid brass inlay kit follows a 316 thick pattern template of almost any shape to cut the recess in wood. They are unique and will make a statement, while still maintaining the classic tie look. This is so that the grain on the plug runs the length of the plug, and is long grain, not end grain. The inlays provide stability across the joint of two separate pieces of material much like a pocket hole would but prettier join boards for a table top. The latest twist on the classic accessory are wooden bow ties, go ahead and make a statement with a versatile p.
Bolster and beautify basic butt joints wood magazine. Secondly i agree with the negative impact that may happen to mans best friend the dog. For a unique statement, try out our wooden bow ties. To do this, get a piece of chipboard that is as wide as the ribbon you want to create. This solid brass inlay kit will fit your porter cable.
Ships from and sold by rockler woodworking and hardware. You may also hear bow ties called butterflies or dutchmen. Kevin asked me to post pics of my bow tie template that doc keller is using on his cracked up bowls. This timehonored inlay design also known as bowtie or dutchman works great. Aside from a wood bow making jig, you can also create a jig made of chipboard. Secure the inlay stock to your workbench temporarily with doublesided tape or clamps. Cut one or more strips to leave yourself plenty for the job at hand, as well as some extras, since the jig is made to the size of the patch. The classic bow tie has been around for decades but has only been worn during certain occasions.
Theyre made from 14 clear acrylic so theyre hard to photograph. The wood grain will stand out though and make your look an exceptional one. Before turning the router on, always be sure the bushing is installed when cutting the recess and removed when cutting the inlay piece. This timehonored inlay design also known as bow tie or dutchman works great for everything from decoration to joint reinforcement. Wood, stone and vinyl deck inlay at inlay product world. Two guys bow ties unique handcrafted wooden bow ties. Make them all at once so they are all the same size. Shop now new collection online now made in chicago. Now, tape the same template you used for mortising to your inlay workpiece. Apr 08, 2017 how to inlay a bow tie or butterfly in woodwork by hand whether you call it a bowtie, a butterfly or a dutchman or many other names it still does the same work to stabilize a crack in the woodwork or just to look good. How to add bow tie inlays to your builds with a router lazy guy.
If youre working with a piece that has a crack in it, you can use a bowtie inlay to bridge the crack and stabilize it. Buy a full endless loop jig, flemish twist jig, or both with optional string stretcher andor strut. So i attempted to make my own router jig out of acrylic and failed pictured above. The kit consists of a bushing that fits into the subbase of your router, a collar that slips over the bushing, and a 1. Since this area of the key is a face grain to end grain joint there isnt much glue strength on the sides only on the bottom and as the recess is laid out from the slightly smaller bottom of the key it gives a nice tight fit when driven home. Stop splits with a wooden key popular woodworking magazine. Now you can make your own custom bow strings using your own custom string jig. Specializing in the engineering and manufacture of topoftheline router bits, shaper cutters, table saw blades, and bandsaw blades, infinity cutting tools commitment to producing the high quality woodworking tools is second only to our quality of service. Adding bow tie inlays to your projects not only looks great, but it. Make perfect fitting recesses and professional inlays. Making butterfly inlay with a plunge router is a good example. Quick video showing how to cut perfect bow ties joints using your bandsaw with this simple jig in just a couple minutes, using scrap plywood or mdf. Sep 11, 20 free wood inlay patterns decorative inlay patterns for custom hardwood inlays stay safe and healthy. The jig worked perfectly and the piece cut out was so tight it had to be sanded slightly to fit in.
We are leading designer of quality stone inlay and hardwood inlays that can be used for furniture and flooring. Print out the template for the bow ties and cut out the designs youd like to use. Its just a brass guide bushing that locks into the base of your router like the ones youd use with a dovetail jig and a remov. How to create a bowtie inlay to bridge a crack wwgoa. Once the bit is touched to wood, there is no going back if you are wrong. I normally set aside some sawdust from the wood top, mix it with glue, and work it into any small gaps in the seam between the two pieces. Then, cut a threeinch strip from the center of the chipboard, making sure that the left and right sides of the chipboard are equal in width. One of the easiest and most reliable ways to fix a defect in the surface of a workpiece is with an inlaid patch. I cut keys on a bandsaw, but you could use a handsaw. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The large butterfly template has 3 inlay templates ranging in length from 3532 to 434. Seven different size butterflys from 1 x 11116 to 2716 x 334 cover almost any application.
Whiteside 9500 solid brass router inlay router bit set. When working with wider, thicker slabs of wood, it is not uncommon to have checking cracks in the surface, particularly at the ends. Cut one or more strips to leave yourself plenty for the job at hand, as well as some extras, since the jig is. Carefully move the router around the recess to remove all the wood and leave a flat bottom. This fourpiece set contains 4 x 6 clear acrylic inserts with patterns for seven different sized inlays.
Apr 10, 2014 making butterfly inlay with a plunge router is a good example. Simple tips and tricks to get perfect results, even if you have mistakes t. If theres a defect in your board that you want to mask, you can inlay a bowtie or butterfly to cover the defect. Designed to work with our brass inlay kit, these two template sets contain butterfly inlay templates of varying sizes. Its thick enough to withstand rough wood grain, but fine enough to accurately mark an important tabletop cut. The inlay piece should be slightly thicker than the mortise is deep so you can scrape or sand it flush with the surrounding wood. Butterfly key inlay template set with inlay bushing and bit rockler.
Aside from a wood bowmaking jig, you can also create a jig made of chipboard. All you need to do is rout away the affected area and replace it with a patch that matches the surrounding grain. Use your band saw or jig saw to cut out the bow tie. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. How to create a woodworking bowtie with a router video. The template features six undercuts on the outside edges to make removing the template from your workpiece easy. An established leader in bespoke menswear based in london, we now hand craft wooden bow ties and other accessories. Making custom cut butterfly joints wwgoa custom woodworking. Dont forget to get your brass inlay kit, which comes with a 18 carbide spiral bit, bushing, template guide, and a. Each insert features horizontally and vertically centered guidelines for simple and accurate positioning. Count me as one who puts a very slight taper on the sidesnot the ends.
At the band saw, resaw the inlay blank to free the routed inlay piece. Multilayer inlay templates signs, inlay, and accents. We jointed and laminated the top together and surfaced it in the shop. Set includes solid carbide downcut spiral bit for chipfree cutting, quickchange bushing, template guide and complete instructions.
The center know is varied, so you can still customize it to your needs. Instead of a pic of the actual template, im showing the actual drawing i use to cut them out with my laser. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Whether you call it a bowtie, a butterfly or a dutchman or many other names it still does the same work to stabilize a crack in the woodwork or just to look good.