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How Router Based Inlays Work

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How It Works

  Building an image in wood has never been easier thanks to an existing woodworking skill called Router Based Inlays. When equipped with a brass inlay kit, a plunge router acts like a hand-held CNC machine.

  In this video we explain how the brass inlay kit does it's magic and how templates provided by EZInlays makes it possible for you to create amazing works of art.

Detailed Instructions

Alignment Marks

  Click here to review the two types of alignment systems, straight lines and circles, Router Based Inlays utilize to position each template during the build.
Alignment Marks

Needed Tools

  A plunge router equipped with a brass inlay kit is the only required power tool. Click here to see what other tools are recommended and why.
Needed Tools

Inlay Procedure

  There are seven simple steps to follow when building any router based inlay. Click here to learn the why, what, and how to perform each step.
Inlay Procedures

Heart Tutorial

  Click here to see the simple steps in action to build a heart, in a heart, in a heart ornament.  This tutorial uses the Hearts template but can be used for any template.
Heart Tutorial

Sand Shading

  Did you know you can use hot sand to slightly discolor your inlay pieces?  Click here to see how this simple technique can add shadowing to your build.
Sand Shading

Using Epoxy

  Epoxy filled with glitter and other color enhancers can greatly enhance the appearance of your build.  Click here to see the possibilities epoxy can add.
Epoxy Picture
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