PERFECT Brass Inlays in Bolivian Rosewood || No CNC

This Gothic inspired trestle table will be the heart of the next 3 videos. In this part we will inlay brass and ebony into a Bolivian Rosewood table top without a CNC. This method of inlay is called purfling which is used in luthiery. Join us, you will definitely learn a thing or two.

0:00 Intro
1:27 Building the Jig
6:40 Moving on
8:20 Cutting the inlay strips
10:08 Cutting the inlay grooves
11:10 Inlaying the first strips
11:40 Thank You Laguna
13:25 Gluing
15:11 Uh Oh
18:00 Flush sanding
18:42 Sealing

Products and tools I used in this video.

SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

MACHINES

[paulhopkins]

My lord I finally found a youtube woodworking video with no expoxy, and a wood worker that is aware that there are other woods besides walnut. Major round of applause sir!

[thevelvetdot]

The intricacy of the inlay is AMAZING! Those jigs are a whole other level of math... very impressive work. Can't wait for part 2!

[joeyr]

It’s crazy how much creativity is needed just to be able to make the cuts for the inlay

[alexdobric]

Thanks for having the honesty to tell viewers about the later setback.
As a cabinetmaker - furniture maker since 1972 in Australia I felt for you throughout your build and felt anxious about the possibility of a call back.
With work as challenging as that there are so many things that can go wrong, but we’ll done anyway .
Cheers Alex
Caulfield Cabinetmaking and Joinery.

[danielstellmon]

Thank you for coming back to part one and adding links to parts 2 and 3.

[npicard]

I was just searching for how to bend brass to the right radius for inlaying. You answered my question, but the whole video was an incredible treat! Thanks.

[rixZR]

You’re are the wizard of inspiration. Amazing and glad I found this channel

[greghamilton]

You’ve definitely earned my subscription! What an amazing build and SO out of my abilities (at this point!) some day maybe! Thanks for taking the time for this very enjoyable video I’ve learned a lot from your experience. Looking forward to more videos!

[merrytv]

This man need 10 million subscribers ❤

[onehandedmaker]

Well, thankyou for the lesson in inlay!
I need to watch this video 7 times to learn all the tips and more importantly, what not to do.
Saved in my lesson playlist!
Love your channel and have subscribed.
One Handed Maker - Australia

[one-o-four]

Great job! And the real deal, not some laser cut job.

[neisendesign]

Ingenious use of jigs on this one! beautiful work for real! Also your animation sections are very well done and help visualize what your explaining nicely.

[MixingGBP]

Me oh my. This takes “next level” to the next level!

[theofarmmanager]

Well, you earned my subscription with this video. Aesthetic is personal whilst skill is universal. I don’t really like the aesthetic of the finished product (entirely personal) but I have total admiration for the skill you showed in the inlays. I’ve been woodworking for over 45 years and appreciate very much the skill required in those jigs.

By God, rosewood is so attractive. It’s very busy and that aesthetic may not suit every project or every decor. But, where it does, it really lifts. We’ve got a couple of pieces of antique rosewood and mahogany furniture and I would guess those planks and grain pattern are just unavailable now, Here in the UK, Bolivian rosewood is very rare. Indian rosewood is better but all rosewood is very expensive. Solid timber for a 96” x 30” x 2” (rough sawn thickness) would be over £2500 and that’s using 4” wide staves. I’d have to make a similar table out of shop sawn thick veneers with solid wood edging. Can’t think of an affordable solution other than that - apart from buying an antique table and cutting that up for the timber (I shudder at the thought of that).

[olivergilmartin]

Really good video. Subscribed on the strength of this alone 👌🏼

[Benmeglei]

Fantastic. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 can’t wait for part 2.

[Mike-dybq]

Looks like a good reason to invest in a Shaper Origin.

[howardsmith]

Ive had really bad luck with CA glue holding brass, and I know others that have also. I hope this held up well for you. I have had to switch to epoxy or hide glue depending on the project when using brass.

[ryanhammer]

Beautiful work. Was the sealant UV resistant or has this begun to turn that nice cherry color?

[jeffhildreth]

Excellent video.
FYI "Bolivian Rosewood" is not a rosewood It is M. Scleroxylon or Machhaerium villosom.. not a true dalbergia (rosewood)
It is also known as Pau Ferro, Santos Rosewood, Morado, Iron Wood, jacaranda and many others.
Nice wood, I have a considerable stash bought decades ago. Musical instrument quality.

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