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1st May 2006, 02:06 PM #1New Member
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Newbie question - routing table edges
Hi there
First post.... I am new to all the world of routing, so please excuse my ignorance. I want to route a profile on my newly built table top. The top is made from 190mm x 32mm kiln dried tassie oak. I have searched Bunnings and the internet for somewhere that will provide me with an attractive 32mm router bit, but with no joy.
What do you guys do when routing a thick edge do you use one tool or a combination of bits? Can someone suggest an attractive design that can be achieved from easily available router bits?
Thanks
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1st May 2006, 02:56 PM #2
his, depends what look you are trying to achieve.
If you are trying to make the top look lighter (thinner), you can get a roundover bit with an exaggerated, softer curve like this:
Some other options:
In Melbourne, try Carbi tool, Carbatec, Professional Woodworkers Supplies, maybe Carrolls (Drysdale), or any hardware store for router bits.
If you didn't want to buy a special bit just for this, you could just use normal roundover or ogee bits, try sketching different patterns & think about how you could cut it with mulitple router passes & possibly different angles of attack with angled sub bases on the router, etc.
Other than the look, I'd consider how it feels, ie nice & smooth, no sharp edges; any grooves that may collect gunk, etc.
Cheers................Sean
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1st May 2006, 03:27 PM #3Intermediate Member
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Suggest you might go to your public library. There are lots and lots of books on Routing, all free to loan (or just read). These books will give you, and show you so many options it will make your head spin. Then you can make an informed purchase of the bits you need. I found Patrick Spielman a good source of information.
You also might like to search on Google under Router Profiles, print out what interest you, and you have a reference for next time. Hope it helps.
HarryM
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1st May 2006, 04:05 PM #4Banned
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Originally Posted by HarryM
Hislopal, the biggest lesson in routing articularly with big bits is to make the cut in stages, dont try to remove all the stock in one pass, only cut in about 3mm each pass and leave about 1mm for the final pass so the router is not working hard and can make the last cut as clean as possible
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Originally Posted by scooter
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