What set-up do you use or what way would you go? Looking at making butterfly joints in slabs and like the idea of using inlays when knots just dont going to work.
Butterfly joints and inlays.
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Check out butterfly key joinery on Rockler.com. They have the process posted. It is nice looking when finished.
smokin, a little off topic, but here's http://creatingsawdust.com/2010/02/how-i-taper-legs/ a guy who does tapered legs the easy way. Not sure if you're into this type of stuff. I just found this a couple months ago. Cool vid.
I've never done any BF joints or inlay work, but looks nice when done right.
I've never done any BF joints or inlay work, but looks nice when done right.
Sharp knife,try square for marking out,100+ yr old Sheffield Steel razor sharp Firmer Chisel & old Beech joiners mallet.
PapaDave said:
My dad really good at that. I just looking to really dress up checks on small boards. Even Looking at using a hickory butter flys on walnut boards just to make the joint really POP! (old school)
smokinjay said:
Any color contrast like that usually looks awesome.Walnut with Maple,Maple with Cherry or vice versa,Ebony plugs or pins with lighter woods etc. I did a smaller footstool/bench out of 8/4 Honduras Mahogany with Ebony plugs/inlays for parents anniversary about 15yrs back.Last time I seen it,that thing just glowed.
I've always known them to be called a dutchman. They are usually meant to be celebrated and so they are supposed to look hand done, often placed counter to the grain.
LLigetfa said:I've always known them to be called a dutchman. They are usually meant to be celebrated and so they are supposed to look hand done, often placed counter to the grain.
Looks Awesome! Now to pull it off another story..lol
Here's what I will be trying. No Templates is what I was looking for and a trim router insteade of a full size. I have a colt palm and a craftsman 2hp. Want to be able to do these under 30 mins.
http://archives.woodworkslive.com/index.php?topic=2853.0
http://archives.woodworkslive.com/index.php?topic=2853.0
It actually doesn't look hard to do, but needs patience and an eye for detail. I've done one dovetail for fun- the fit was so-so, but first try and I was rushing through it on a test.
That one above is sexy as hell because it's rustic and looks hand done.
That one above is sexy as hell because it's rustic and looks hand done.
Looks easy enough until you throw a high dollar board up there cross the line and you know what happens next! Routers like to drift with the grain..Steady Now, can I have a beer before we get started! lol
I wouldn't use a router at all- I'd go with hand tools. Power tools just help you screw up quicker on detail jobs like that- plus- it's small enough that you're not saving that much effort I'd guess. Maybe a jigsaw.
Adios Pantalones said:
I will bandsaw the tenon and router the dept and shape with router and clean it up with chisel. Just not quite as close as that guy done he has more skill than I have.
Ya, just for the hogging out part. Very satisfying little touch there. make sure to post good pics
Go with a router, don't rush it, but don't go to the line. Clean up with sharp chisel. If you screw up, you can always make it bigger.
A little bit of new technology to remove material fast, and a little old school to finish it up. I am not a woodworking purist. Nothing wrong with using power tools when available.
fishingpol said:
Running an old bosch colt. Looking to upgrade to a tilt base just because the stock base sucks.
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