How to Make a Plunge Router Inlay with Wood Router Bushings

Using a wood router bushing to create inlays of contrasting woods can be done to enhance the look of a project, or in the case with this video I can also be done to help stabilize a project, such as using a "bow tie" or "butterfly" router inlay to keep the end of a board from cracking more. In either case, a Router Bushing Inlay Set is one of the easiest ways of making inlays with your plunge router, and they can be any shape you want, square, round, star or any other solid object.

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[riaanfranzsen]

I am seriously blown away by this. Been searching for something like this for how long, and the WAY you do it, its insane...thank you!

[paarjg]

Thank you for making this video. It helped me to understand how to make the template itself, then how to use the inlay bit set correctly.

[ncque]

My neighbor asked me today to built a shelf with inlaid "bow ties." I'm glad that I watched your video because I know that I would have had a problem not know the dental floss trick.

[brookswade]

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.

[greghalford]

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

[hardnox]

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

[Sally]

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

[unclepewter]

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

[erickdanielsson]

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

[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!

[rickbennett]

If you had set your router bit depth deeper to cut the butterfly, it would have worked better for you

[davidharvey]

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.

[montyable]

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

[ramiroescobar]

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

[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!

[budwoodman]

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

[willwatlington]

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?

[icespeckledhens]

Very good video with useful tips
Thanks
James

[ga]

Cool Colin, thanks for the dental floss tip.

[MrBill]

Another great lesson Colin! Thank you! Bill