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!


kind regards,
Rob

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

You could also try a bullnose bit, ideally in a router table:

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


joez

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

Graeme

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!.

Problem solved then - thanks for your help everyone!

regards,
Rob.