Inlay Channel Cutting Decorative Tool

Cut precise inlay channels in wood and soft metals with the Indigo™ 22578 stainless steel curved hook pick. Create tapered grooves for decorative inlay strips in furniture, instruments, and fine woodworking.

Decorative inlay work requires precisely cut channels with clean edges and consistent depth. Whether inlaying contrasting wood strips into furniture, metal wire into guitar fingerboards, or shell into jewelry boxes, the channel must hold the inlay securely without gaps. The Indigo™ 22578's curved talon design provides craftspeople with controlled channel cutting. The sharp hooked tip cuts grooves that taper slightly inward at the bottom, creating the mechanical lock that holds inlays in place. This is the same principle dentists use when preparing tooth cavities, and it works equally well for decorative arts. The curve allows you to follow curved inlay patterns naturally, while the single-ended design provides excellent control for delicate work. Luthiers use this technique for fingerboard position markers, furniture makers for decorative banding, and jewelers for wire inlay in precious metals.