POWERTEC USA
Professional Router Butterfly Inlay & Bowtie Template Kit (71869)
Master Flawless Inlays and Structural Reinforcements
The POWERTEC 71869 is a professional-grade Router Inlay Kit featuring a 7-size butterfly (bowtie) template and a precision solid brass bushing set. Specifically precision-engineered for furniture restoration and slab-work, this kit is the definitive choice for woodworkers who need to stabilize cracks in live-edge lumber or add decorative accents to tabletop surfaces. The specialized solid brass bushing with a snap-on collar allows you to route both the inlay pocket and the matching bowtie key using the exact same template—ensuring a 100% gap-free fit every time.
This comprehensive set includes a 1/8" solid carbide down-cut spiral bit with a 1/4" shank, designed to pull wood fibers downward for a splinter-free surface edge. The 0.22" thick acrylic template provides seven individually sized butterfly shapes (ranging from 1" to 3-3/4"), allowing you to scale your reinforcement to the size of the slab defect. Constructed for industrial-standard accuracy, the kit also includes an alignment pin to ensure your router base is perfectly centered to the spindle. Whether you are performing structural "Dutchman" repairs or high-end artistic inlays, the 71869 delivers the surgical precision and fit required for showroom-quality woodworking.
- Seamless Gap-Free Fit: Removable brass collar allows you to route the recess and the inlay piece using a single template.
- Splinter-Free Cutting: Premium solid carbide down-cut bit ensures sharp, clean edges on even the most delicate hardwoods.
- 7-Size Versatility: Single 3/16" thick acrylic template offers multiple bowtie sizes for any scale of slab crack or decoration.
- Precision Spindle Alignment: Included centering pin ensures the bushing is perfectly concentric with the router bit.
- Universal Router Compatibility: Designed to fit standard 1-3/16" diameter base plate openings (standard Porter-Cable style).
Technical Specifications
- Router Bit: 1/8" Solid Carbide Down-cut (1/4" Shank)
- Template Material: 0.22" Thick Clear Hard Acrylic
- Inlay Sizes: 7 Sizes (1" x 1-11/16" up to 3-3/4" x 2-7/17")
- Bushing Material: Solid Machined Brass
- Alignment Tool: Included Centering Pin
- Hardware: Includes Retaining Nut and Snap-on Collar
Essential Shop Applications
- Live-Edge Slab Stabilization
- Decorative Tabletop Accents
- Furniture Joint Reinforcement
- Repairing Large Checks/Cracks
- Structural Dutchman Inlays
- Contrasting Wood Bowties
- Cabinetry Detail Work
- Fine Artisan Crafts
POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality woodworking machinery, tools, and industrial-grade routing accessories. We are committed to workshop innovation, providing the durable, intuitively designed components that help craftsmen build with showroom-quality results.
