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This series of DVDs by Larry Robinson, in which he gives the viewer the benefit of his thirty plus years as a custom inlayer for corporate customers, limited production instrument manufacturers, and private collectors worldwide. In well-defined sequence Larry explains in great detail all the steps to take (and mistakes to avoid) with regard to materials, tools, designing, sawcuts, routing, gluing *& finishing a simple butterfly out of various types of shell. Anyone who wants to inlay boxes, wall hangings, mantel ornaments, musical instruments or furniture will find a wealth of information useful to their particular endeavor. The close-up shots of intricate aspects of the inlaying process are especially appreciated, as are Larry's lucid and sometimes humorous remarks during each step. This DVD series will enhance your inlaying abilities and aesthetic awareness of this age-old craft. This first volume is appropriate for people whop have no experience handling a jeweler's saw but enjoy detailed handwork, such as model-making, jewelry manufacturing, etc.
(about 420 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on July 20, 2005 in Lutherie and Woodworking::Furniture Making.
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I have to say I'm very pleased with the DVD's I rented. They were extremely informative and enjoyable.
John G
Great video.May rent again.Got a lot of information from this video.
Excellent introduction to inlay by the master himself.
I have only watched video 1 of 3 (#2 is on my desk and #3 will be arriving soon). I found that the video was very similar to Larry Robinson's book, but even so, I learned some tips and got a page worth of notes from it. It's very helpful to watch it being done, as the book doesn't have a ton of pictures (and even if it did, they'd be static). I have been learning inlay for about 3 months at the time I watched it, and the tips I gained allowed me to tweak my technique a bit. I recommend this video, and I look forward to watching the rest.
Quality of video was just ok and I think it was that way because it was a copy of a DVD and not the original. The first chapter had a lot of lines showing up, but that was just the introduction. The rest of the video didn't have lines, but seemed not as high quality as the other DVDs I've rented.
This DVD is great. I didn't know what was involved in creating inlays and this was truly an education. I thought the section on materials was never going to end. I did skip around a bit just to see how it was done and then went back and finished the materials section.
The guy in the video seems dry in his delivery, but it didn't matter to me I was just amazed. All I really wanted to do is a circle, something basic for my first go round, but after watching the video I might get a little more creative.
Definitely worth a rental.
Highly recommended, excellent camera work, worth the wait.
This was a great visual experience , the tape was clear and nicely done. I would definitely recommend this video to others !
I've already done some inlay so I rented the Intermediate Inlay video. The quality of the camera work leaves a bit to be desired but Larry is a monster inlay artist and really knows his stuff. If you are serious about learning inlay from one of the best there is, you will want to order this DVD. I've just ordered "Advanced Inlay".
Very useful to furniture makers!
I’ve rented, and watched closely, all three of the Larry Robinson videos. I am a furniture maker who wants to learn Marquetry. I was disappointed by the other videos/books explaining inlay techniques that werre geared towards furniture makers; they were showing ugly, primitive stuff. Here Larry is showing you how he makes some truly amazing stuff. Even though his primary medium is Abalone shell, the techniques presented are applicable to wood (or other materials).
In the first video Larry starts out by reviewing the types of Abalone shell. Not useful to me, but none the less interesting (though slow). He moves on to show sawing techniques, and his setup w/ a jewelers fret saw cutting on a “birds beak” platform hooked up w/ a show vac. It’s amazing to see how efficient this technique is; so much for the idea that an electric scroll saw is necessary for Marquetry! I took detailed notes while watching the video, and was amazed at how many times I had to pause the DVD player to write down what he was saying. This is a good indication of how efficient his presentation style is. It’s very easy and pleasant to watch, but it’s necessary that you listen closely because he is presenting a *lot* of material w/ few words! Another aspect of the first video that I found invaluable is how to create a drawing to use as a basis for the inlay work. He shows you how to trace a photograph, and refine it w/ successive tracings. I’ve not seen that covered anywhere else, and it alone, is worth the rental fee of the video.
The second video presents the same information as the first, but w/ more detail. In it you see him design and cut something much more complex. I found it very worthwhile because I had no idea how fine a detail it was possible to reproduce in Inlay. I originally rented this video hoping to learn something about engraving, but was disappointed here. He mostly cites another source for details about engraving, and quickly walks you through some very basic engraving. As for wood, he only mentions something about “use an Xacto knife” and shows no examples. Aaargh; the very bit I was most interested in!!! Still, this video really refined what I learned in the first, and I’m delighted to have rented it. Again, more copious notes!
In the third video the Master really starts to show his wizardry. It starts w/ him cutting and inlaying an impossibly thin and curvaceous signature! If that doesn’t impress you, then not much will! He shows you detailed tricks/techniques for routing that beast. All very much worth the price of the rental! He then moves on to show you techniques for “lining” the back of a guitar neck. He uses a home made stand for the Router, that I've not seen elsewhere. If you can do that, there’s probably not much of anything in furniture that you can’t handle! He finishes by showing you some of the work he’s most proud of. What I found interesting here was the use of alternate materials. Hmmm, why does furniture Inlay need to be only wood? Perhaps a bit of a mind expansion going on here!
If you are a furniture maker, you will need to seek other sources to explain the classic French “packet” approach to Marquetry, and the “Double Bevel” technique. These are not covered in this series, and are essential for furniture. The Silas Kopf video will get you started on those topics. What you will get out of these videos is invaluable and otherwise difficult if not impossible to find elsewhere. Hats off and much thanks to the great Master - Larry!
I ordered this dvd because as a guitar enthusiast who looks for guitars with nice inlays and purfling - I thought I would see what is involved and decide if it would be worth attempting it on one of the guitars i have that has clean necks with no inlays on them.
As someone who hasn't touched wood-working in about 25 years (since high school) I found the DVD to be great. I showed exactly what I would need - and the time and effort i would need to put in. What he accomplishes on this first disc seems to be way beyond my skill level - I know have an understanding and feel I could take on a much simpler project without hesitation.
I have watched all 3 DVDs in the series - and this one is really the only one i need - and I now have a greater appreciation for inlays on guitars and other items.
This three DVD set is everything one could ask for in an instructional DVD. The only problem is that it would take better than a month to assimilate completely. I am not a beginner at inlay and rented this set to see if It was good enough to pay the full price. after viewing it, I have ordered a set of my own.
Larry Robinson is an excellent teacher- as a beginner I felt confident enough to tackle a name out of brass (advanced video) Has he any other tapes? Otto
