A key in this case refers to the thing used to hold wood together and prevent further cracking or splitting. Usually it’s a called dovetail key or a butterfly joint because of the common shape used. But this modern take is easily as strong and adds some intense color to your project. Other colors look cool too.
![red x acrylic stitch inlay](https://i0.wp.com/2by6.com/wp-content/uploads/red-x-acrylic-stitch-inlay.jpg?resize=468%2C312)
![white x acrylic wood inlay](https://i0.wp.com/2by6.com/wp-content/uploads/white-x-acrylic-wood-inlay.jpg?resize=468%2C468)
The bright color and thick style isn’t for every application, heres another in a more minimal dark wood.
![stitched wood x woodworking key](https://i0.wp.com/2by6.com/wp-content/uploads/stitched-wood-x.jpg?resize=424%2C318)