Butterfly inlays
Origin is the perfect tool for installing butterfly inlays into your hardwood. Use this pack of 12 designs ranging in sizes to find the perfect fit for your project.
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3 kBdrop_2in_v001.svg
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3 kBdrop_4in_v001.svg
3 kBwide_2in_v001.svg
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Materials
2 pieces of hardwood
Spoilboard
ShaperTape
Double sided tape
Tools
Shaper Origin
1/4" Up-Cut Bit or 1/8" Up-Cut Bit
Calipers
Instructions
Selecting your materials
Butterfly inlays are mainly used to stabilize a split in the end of a solid wood board, but can also be used to cover up knot holes and other imperfections.
For this project you will need 2 pieces of material: a piece of solid wood with a split end, in which your butterfly will be inlayed, and a stock piece that the butterfly will be cut from.
We recommend selecting stock material that is at least ¼” (.25in) thinner than your split material.
Once you have selected your materials, measure the exact of depth of the stock piece with calipers or a tape measure. You will use this measurement to create a pocket with appropriate depth.