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Using a Router Inlay Kit

The art of inlaying decorative wooden details into a piece of furniture has been a hallmark of fine craftsmanship for centuries. Traditionally, those inlays were painstakingly crafted to fit into hand-carved and chiseled recesses. But today you have another option available to you. All you need is a plunge router and a simple inlay kit.

The secret to getting great results lies in the design of the inlay kit, shown in the photo at left. (Refer to page 66 for sources.) It starts with a brass guide bushing

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