5 tips for cutting perfect bow ties! 1. Cut your bow tie on a band saw and taper the edges so the bow tie is narrower on the bottom. This will make for a tighter fit when you tape the bow tie in. - 2. Trace your bow tie on the work piece where you would like to inlay the bow tie. We use a knife to score the lines so that the chisel work is more accurate. - 3. Drill a hole inside the outline of the bow tie and then use a router bit in the bow tie so you can remove 90% of the material using the ro