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  1. 4th September 2009, 11:16 PM #1
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    Default Router bit - some help please!

    Hi all,

    I'm new to the forum, and i'm a little stuck! I need your help - i'm looking for a router profile (it may be common - i'm new to the exciting world of routers, and don't know much about the bits & their names!). I'm looking to make the first pic below look like the second pic. Basically to router a rounded groove in the timer, for the stile on some plantation shutters i'm making.

    Any help on the name of the router bit - or any other possibilities for me to make this groove - would be appreciated!


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    That profile is probably cut with a double reed bit – follow this link http://www.carbatec.com.au/double-bead-bit_c9570

    please note that I wouldn't try to cut the profile on the edge of a door frame with any hand held router bigger than a trimmer
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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  4. 5th September 2009, 10:18 AM #3
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    You could also try a bullnose bit, ideally in a router table:

    http://www.mcjing.com.au/categorybro...categoryid=753


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  5. 5th September 2009, 12:08 PM #4
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    Carb-i-tool is probably the biggest manufacturer of quality router bits. Have a look at their display in you local woodwork supplier or on their website.
    www.carbitool.com.au/product_range.html
    As Ian suggests its a hard job to do well with a freehand router. My preference would be to use a router table.

    Cheers

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    Depending on size, I'd recommend, this, this or this. Saw & Bits (James) are good to deal with and you cannot beat the price.

    It is liquidation stock so once gone they are gone, quality is quite good too!.
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  7. 5th September 2009, 04:58 PM #6
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    Problem solved then - thanks for your help everyone!

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