Bushwacked Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 so just came across this … it got me thinking about how to make that rounded bottom. Am I over thinking it? Is it just a big round over bit on the bottom? #2… how would you cut a 10* bevel on a rounded edges? been a learning morning so far trying to figure these out haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bushwacked said: it got me thinking about how to make that rounded bottom. I would use a round over bit in the router with a bearing. I myself would probably use a hand held router as apposed to the router table and have the bottom side of the table top up to do the work. 2 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Chet said: I would use a round over bit in the router with a bearing. I myself would probably use a hand held router as apposed to the router table and have the bottom side of the table top up to do the work. Ok was thinking that … but it looks like a 6/4 to 8/4 top. That’s a hell of a round over bit. Yes, take small passes and work your way up but still a beast. Assuming like a 1” round over bit or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, Bushwacked said: Ok was thinking that … but it looks like a 6/4 to 8/4 top. That’s a hell of a round over bit. Yes, take small passes and work your way up but still a beast. Assuming like a 1” round over bit or so. It is hard to tell from the picture but I would use a table edge profile bit. Depending on the depth of cut the bit will provide a round edge and give the appearance of a thinner table. Used on the bottom surface it will leave a flat, sharp edge on the top. I use it in a hand held router, sneaking up on the depth of cut I want. When I made this kitchen island I wanted a gentle slope to the edge, and used the bit on the stop surface. The table top was a strong 6/4. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 If you go back to the Coffee table that Chet and I did in his shop, we did it by power carving and then shaping with rasps and sanders.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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