This was a difficult project. I literally spent several weeks working on just one of these bowls, and at multiple points I was about to give up. I decided to plow on through, and I came up with some of the best techniques on how to do incredibly tight and accurate wood inlays that are a full one inch deep. Follow along as I make this bowl, going through some trials and tribulations. The basic bowl is a hexagonal shape, the same hex shape from my epoxyhex bowl (    • CNC Machined Hexagonal Salad Bowl wit...   ) but I came up with an entirely new way to make it. This was made on my Avid CNC machine.

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References:
* Low Profile Ttrack Clamps: https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/shop/... You are welcome to copy this idea in your own CAD program and print some out.

* Free 3D printable dust shoe design:    • CNC Build Ep 10: Print Your Own CNC D...  

* My email list / newsletter: https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/newsl...

* 3/8" spiral up cut bit: https://amzn.to/46PJUyD
* 3/8" downcut bit: https://amzn.to/3LOuLWq
* 1/4" spiral up cut bit: https://amzn.to/46xWfrFx also try Whiteside RU2100, which works well too,
* 1/4" ball nose from 2L: https://www.2linc.com

* Wood and Epoxy Hex Bowl:    • CNC Machined Hexagonal Salad Bowl wit...  

* CNC Machine: https://www.avidcnc.com I have a Pro 4x8', but my ATC spindle is from https://www.cncdepot.net (I have no affiliation with either company)

* Fusion 360 CAD File for the last hex salad bowl: https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/shop/...

Let me know if you want me to update the file to include this inlay. PS: the inlay shape is the top of a pineapple to give it a tropical feel.

Thanks everyone!
Corbin Dunn
https://www.corbinstreehouse.com // Blog & Website
https://www.corbinsworkshop.com // CNC Files, Products, Woodworking Portfolio

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Inlay Discussion
1:30 Failures and Tests
6:45 Using a press
7:09 Bowl Concept
7:33 Side Machining
10:06 Side Glue up
10:40 Hex Stock Glue Up
12:15 Bottom Prep
12:58 Bottom Machining
14:04 Top Prep
14:32 Top Machining
14:53 Sanding / Finishing
15:33 Reveal