What bit to use for an inlay?

What bit to use for an inlay?

The best for inlay work and saddle slotting! Solid carbide lasts far longer than steel, and reverse spiral flutes cut downward for cleaner, “no fuzz” edges in routed cavities. Each bit is 1-1/2″ (38.10mm) long and has a 1/8″ (3.18mm) shank to fit Dremel®, Foredom® and other rotary tools.

Can routers be used on wood for inlay projects?

Select from a variety of wood species, both exotic and domestic, for your inlay projects. Next, you need to install a brass inlay guide bushing into your router. I really like using a compact router with a plunge base. Also be sure to use an 1/8″-diameter down-cut spiral router bit.

How thick should wood inlays be?

If you’re adding something like AmbersBear to a kids toy chest than I would suggest using inlay material around 1/8″ thick. You can use thicker inlay material but the thicker the material the more difficult the cut becomes.

What kind of inlay Kit do I need for my router?

Solid Brass Router Inlay Kit with Bit, 4 Pc. This router inlay kit is perfect for making routing inlays with a precise fit every time. The kit includes a carbide bit, universal bushing with retainer nut, snap-down brass collar, centering pin and 1/8 in. solid carbide down-cut bit with 1/4 in. shank.

How to cut inlay for Porter Cable routers?

Simply slide on the bushing to rout the cutout and then remove the bushing to cut the perfectly matched inlay. 1 ea. Alignment pin. Fits Porter Cable® routers and other routers with template guide adapters.

How big is a solid brass inlay kit?

This easy to use, solid brass inlay kit follows a 3/16″ thick pattern template of almost any shape to cut the recess in wood.Create precisely matched inlays by simply removing the sleeve from the bushing to cut the matching shape.

What kind of inlay do you use for a bow tie?

This classic style inlay design (also known as Bow- Tie) works great for everything from decorative touches to your project to reinforcement of joints. Designed to work with our brass inlay kit, these two template sets contain butterfly inlay templates of varying sizes.