Black Walnut, Purpleheart, Pecan, Single Bowtie Inlay

This listing is for one single 1/2” thick bowtie. Black walnut, Purpleheart, and Pecan veneers. Available sizes are:
XX-Small measures 1 1/2” x 1/2” with a 1/4” waist
X-Small measures 2” x 5/8” with a 3/8” waist
Small measures 2 1/2” x 7/8” with a 1/2” waist
Medium Small measures 2 7/8" x 7/8” with a 1/2” waist
Medium measures 3 1/2” x 1” with a 1/2” waist
Large measures 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” with a 5/8” waist

Having been disappointed with bowties I purchased for my live edge tables, I bought the equipment to make my own.

I tried various angles, lengths and shapes resulting in a well proportioned and aesthetically pleasing design that is easy to inlay. As to the shape, inlays with acute angles in the corners are very difficult to chisel. Concerning a 3/4" vs. 1/2" thick bow tie inlay, I found the 3/4" required more passes with the router than the 1/2" and there is no functional difference in stabilizing the slab. Anything thinner than 1/2, I was concerned about it splitting during insertion if the fit was tight. However with some exotic woods that are very dense, 3/8” is thick enough. 1/2" is ideal in my opinion when possible.

I've tried all of the various techniques to inlay my bowties. For my technique and tips, go to my Bowtie page at the for a downloadable pdf and a tutorial video. My video can also be found on YouTube (