Wood inlay

How I Make Cool Metal Inlays: Have you been trying to figure out how to make your woodworking really stand out? Yeah, me too... Luckily for both of us, inlays are a great way to set your work apart in a crowded market full of carpenters. Or maybe you just want to make a kick-ass…

Two simple, shopmade tools make the slits and the stringing

Inlays. Goodwin Company wood flooring, reclaimed, river-recovered wood floors.

Simplified Wire Inlay on Wood: This tutorial began in my head when I watched a video on how wire inlay is created. From what I saw, it was a time-intenstive process that involved lots of superglue, plus intense wire-flattening (and special cubic cross-section wire too..). Being s…

Inlaying contrasting material adds an eye-catching element to any wooden object, such as a picture frame, jewelry box, or piece of furniture. It is best to master this technique by first inlaying straight lines and then advancing to a...

My sister and brother-in-law have been doing a lot of renovations to their house in New Jersey. It is an older home from around the turn of the last century and has many features that are not commonly found in modern homes. One of the interesting features is the inlaid wood pattern in the hard wood floors. Some of their floors have been refinished and a special stain has been placed on the wood strips that make up the interlocking pattern. The pattern is made from a different kind of wood…

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Metal and wood. When I really want to make a piece stand out I’ll put a bit of effort in mating these unlikely partners into a piece that is truly unforgettable.Here’s a great way to add a custom touch to your project with a bit of molten metal.