Inlay Bushing and Bit with Removable Collar. Overview. This set allows you to use a single template to rout both the inlay piece and a precisely sized recess to accept the inlay. It includes a two-piece Template Guide Bushing, a 9/16 diameter Removable Collar and a 1/8 diameter spiral up-cut bit (1/4 shank). Rout the recess in the main workpiece with the Removable Collar installed, then take it off to rout the inlay piece.
http://www.rockler.com/inlay-bushing-and-bit-with-removable-collar
I have a question about spiral router bits as I have no experience using them. I have a chance to get a couple but with limited funds right now, I only want to get ones that I would use frequently. What type (up/down/compression), what diameter, and what function would you use them.
http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/spiral-router-bits/
They are excellent bits to use when cutting material in a router table since they tend to hold the work piece to the table itself. Ideal for mortise and tenons, grooving, slotting or routing deep blind holes. Down-cut Bits cut slower and push chips away from the router to eliminate top surface splintering.
http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/spiral-router-bits/
Luckily, there is a way to do inlays quickly, and end up with a perfect fit….every time. A router inlay kit consists of 3 pieces: A 1/8” carbide spiral bit, and a matching brass router template guide, and an inlay bushing. Here’s how you use the kit to get perfect inlays. The first step is to make a template for the router to follow when you create the inlay recess.
http://www.busybeetools.com/pages/Perfect-inlays-with-your-Router.html
Routing the recess for the inlay with a fixed base is simple because all of the material within the template is removed. Cutting the inlay with a fixed base router is far more difficult. The template has to be thick enough to prevent the collar from contacting the work.
http://newwoodworker.com/rotrinlays.html
The benefit of a compression bit is seen when cutting both sides of the material. To the underside of the material (furthest from the router), the ‘up cut’ portion of the compression bit is actually performing the cut like a down-cut bit. The top half of the compression bit is doing a down-cut into the top surface.
http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/spiral-router-bits/
I have done some inlay work with my Dremel. I find for intricate inlay work a trim router and the Dremel work best. The collet sizes are much smaller 1/16” (sold separately) on the Dremel. so you can use finer bits. Stewart-MacDonald sells a precision router base for the Dremel, this is my next purchase.
http://lumberjocks.com/topics/17932
What You Will Need: Plunge Router - A router with a plunge base is the best way to cut out the inlay pieces without making unwanted gouges when trying to make an accurate plunge into your project wood. Bandsaw - Many of our Art Design Stencils require you to use the bandsaw with a resaw technique to prevent the breaking of the Inlay pieces.
http://www.tarterwoodworking.com/Tools-and-Accessories.dept
To cut the inlay, the bushing and bit must enter the work piece against the edge of the template. The precision of these kits means any deviation will ruin the inlay. With a plunge base, the router can be positioned correctly with the bushing against the edge of the template before the bit is plunged into the work.
http://newwoodworker.com/rotrinlays.html
Whiteside Brass Inlay Kit. Home > Router Bits > Inlay Kit. Whiteside's brass inlay kit allows you to make perfect fi tting inlays for decoration or repairs. Simply cut your template from 1/4 thick material and trace it with your router to cut both the cavity in your workpiece and the matching inlay to be inserted. Instructions are included.
https://www.holbren.com/inlay-kit/
what the best router bit for inlay
A plunge router is the best router bit for inlay. Plunge Router is the best router bit for inlay.