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๐Ÿ” Itโ€™s a two-step process using a template of the shape you want. First, **attach the guide bushing and collar** to your router base and use the appropriate bit (often the 1/8\" for fine detail). When the collar is on, you rout the **recess (the cavity)** in your workpiece by running the bushing along the inside of your template. The collar offsets the cut slightly outward. Once thatโ€™s done, you remove the collar (leaving just the guide bushing) and then rout the **inlay piece** out of a second piece of stock using the same template โ€“ now the path is slightly smaller because thereโ€™s no collar, producing an inlay that exactly fits the recess. Youโ€™ll cut out that inlay piece (carefully on a bandsaw or scroll saw if itโ€™s big, or itโ€™ll be freed if itโ€™s a through-cut) and then glue it into the recess. The result is a snug-fitting inlay. The kitโ€™s two bit sizes can be used interchangeably; many start with the larger bit to hog out waste, then switch to the 1/8\" for fine edges. Always use the centering pin first to ensure your bushing is centered in the router before you begin โ€“ thatโ€™s critical for a good fit. The kitโ€™s instructions cover these steps, and once you do it a couple of times, it becomes straightforward.

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