String Inlay Made Easy - FineWoodworking
Feb 7, 2013 · That’s certainly the case with string inlay. This decorative technique can light up a chair back, a tabletop, or a jewelry box, instantly increasing its appeal—and its value, by the way. I create the slits for string inlay with a simple, shopmade cutter.
String Inlay Tools - Chuck Bender - Woodworking
Dec 22, 2018 · The first is how to make the groove. It has always been my contention that many early craftsmen used scratch stocks for many varied purposes. String inlay is ideally suited to a scratch stock. For the cutter, I used a drill bit. This way you can control the exact width of the groove. The bit is hardened so it will hold a sharpened edge.
Video: Simple String Inlay with Your Router - Popular Woodworking
Sep 21, 2017 · String inlay is a quick and dramatic way to add interest and dimension to any woodworking project. And it’s not just string inlay, you can add banding and any number of decorative veneer pieces using the router that’s already in your shop.
Making and Applying Decorative String Inlay - WoodTreks
Learn how to inlay decorative wood string inlays. Master artisan Jeff Williams demonstrates how to make cut string (from holly or other woods) and apply it.
looking for simple wood string inlay designs - FineWoodworking
Nov 19, 2024 · I am looking for books, pictures, designs, how to materials, etc. for simple wood string inlay designs for beginners. Please advise if you know of information that I might be able to learn from and apply to my work.
String Inlay - Family Woodworking
Dec 16, 2009 · It is a string with tapering sides into a square groove. Just a small thing, but it makes a difference in how tight a joint you have. Garrett Hack is teaching a class on inlays in Port Townsend this June.
How to Make Inlay Stringing - YouTube
It’s easy, and addictive, once you get into it, but cutting such thin wood... ⚙️ SHOW NOTES - EPISODE #183: Why buy inlay stringing when you can make your own?
String Inlay Jigs, Tools, and Techniques - YouTube
Jan 16, 2022 · String inlay adds charm, character, and decorative elements to woodworking. Dot shows you a few simple jigs to make it easier, how to make an ecomomical straight line cutter with a Steve Latta...
String Inlay Tools - Radius Cutters - Popular Woodworking
May 8, 2013 · Of the string inlay tools used on the chest, the most import is the radius cutter. For that job, I selected the tool from Lie-Nielsen (item No. IR-NC). Both of the circle-cutting tools work, however there are two reasons that I chose the Lie-Nielsen cutter.
String inlay and finishing | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
Oct 26, 2020 · The advantage to that method is that the blade can be adjusted, allowing you to keep it clear of cutting into the surface of the box, while gradually lowering the blade to sneak up on leveling the inlay.