Troubles With Inlay Kit- Question of the Week

May 23, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Question of the Week 

This week’s question comes from Fred. He writes:

I am going to try making inlays. Any tips for making a template to use with a guide bushing? I tried by drilling a hole on each end of piece and drawing a straight line to like connect the dots. I then very carefully cut along the line with my jigsaw. The results were awful. Maybe I should use some straight 1/4″ strips between the holes so I get a real straight line. What say you?

And here was my reply:

“Hey Fred. Here is my tip: learn how to do it without the guide. :) That may sound tongue-in-cheek but I am actually serious. I have tried those inlay kits in the past and they brought me nothing but frustration. Every time I used it, I always slipped and messed something up. I would always have to fall back on my free-hand inlay skills and the work was better for it. Have you reviewed my free-hand inlay picture tutorial? Here is the link: Free-Hand Inlay

Give that a shot and see what you think.”

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One Response to “Troubles With Inlay Kit- Question of the Week”

  1. Ron on May 23rd, 2007 12:21 pm

    I 2nd what Marc mentioned, learn how to do it free hand and you will open many doors for yourself and your designs!!!

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