cloyd1980 Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Hey all, It’s entirely possible that this is a stupid question, but I’m going to ask anyway. I’m going to be building a set of cornhole boards as a gift and was thinking about doing a simple 1/2” inlay around the edges of the Baltic birch plywood top. Has anyone ever done anything like this in plywood? Will it even work? Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 The danger with lesser grades of plywood is that the face veneers will separate and peel around the recess for the inlay. Good quality baltic birch should do OK. What material do you plan to inlay into it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Use sharp cutters to avoid chipout and you should be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 I cut Longworth chucks out of BB and the cuts are very clean and crisp. I'm using a 1/4" Whiteside compression bit and cut the full 1/2" of the BB in one pass. For the longest time I used a 1/4" downcut spiral bit and that produced a very clean and crisp edge, as well. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Like others have said use BB plywood, sharp bits, take multiple passes and you will be fine. As always best to practice on a piece of scrap to make sure you are going to get the desired result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloyd1980 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thanks everyone, that’s very encouraging to hear and I appreciate the help! I’m not sure what wood I’m going to use for the inlay yet. I want to use something dark for contrast and know I have some Ipe laying around but can’t remember if it’s long enough for my purpose. If not, I’ll probably just go buy some walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 I'd only use ipe with carbide tools. I went through a ton of HSS drill bits just drilling the screw holes on my decking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just a thought but if the inlay is just going on the outside edges, why not just band it with your contrasting wood. I just made some doors for some cabinets and did just that. Rip your walnut or whatever, the thickness of your ply, miter your corners and attach with brads and glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloyd1980 Posted December 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 hours ago, K Cooper said: Just a thought but if the inlay is just going on the outside edges, why not just band it with your contrasting wood. I just made some doors for some cabinets and did just that. Rip your walnut or whatever, the thickness of your ply, miter your corners and attach with brads and glue. Not actually on the edge, it will be 3” in from the edge on all sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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