Make Inlays the Easy Way - Perfect Fit Every Time

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I needed to inlay some decorative bowties and came up with a way to use a standard guide bushing set to do it.
I used a 1/4" straight cutting bit with two difference size guide bushings - a 5/16" outer diameter one and a 51/64" outer diameter.
You'll use the 5/16" bushing to cut the inlay, carefully cutting around the perimeter using the template.
Then you use the same bit and template to cut the recess that the inlay fits into, but switch the guide bushing for the 51/64" size.
It's as easy as that.
Most imperial guide bushing sets have a 51/64" bushing. I had to cut mine shorter to work with the 1/4" thick template, but that's the only modification I did.
The beauty of this method is that it uses one template to do both operations, guaranteeing a precise match and fit. Using one template also makes it quicker to do, and reduces the chances of mistakes.

There may be other bit and bushing combinations that work, and if you know one let me know in the comments.

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