I love my power tools but sometimes in woodworking the most effective way of doing something does not involve plugging in a tool.
Woodworking string inlay. Here fortune shows you how to create the inlay tool and how to choose the right wood cut the strips for the string inlay and install it. 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. How to add string inlay to woodworking projects using the veritas string inlay tool system. Cut off the head of the wood screw and used it as a pivot point to grind the clamp to size and shape.
How to add string inlay to woodworking projects using the veritas string inlay tool system. Even today some designers and craftspeople use simple string inlays to define highlight or bring focus to elements of an object be it furniture or other decorative art. Gwa class 04 20 13 gwa member ken kline demonstrates several techniques to successfully apply decorative string inlay and banding to wooden projects. It brings attention to focal points of your work and adds a new level of elegance.
In this video i show my method for creating inlay strings. String inlay is a quick and dramatic way to add interest and dimension to any woodworking project. Glen huey teaches how to create string inlays and banded inlays to your work. The jig consists of a board into which a 5 wood screw is inserted about 3 16 from the end.
Ken comes supplied with several specialty. Among the many techniques and styles of inlay string inlay is perhaps the most common and useful method. You may need to tweak the edge guide a bit and certain operations will benefit from more specialized bits but the benefit to your projects will be well. Versatile string inlay tools.
This video is a companion piece to a post on my blog showing how to make the tools necessary to set the strings into a piece of furniture. How to add string inlay to woodworking projects using the veritas string inlay tool system. Be sure to clamp the jig securely to the sander table.


