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Karter · 02-02-2006, 07:18 PM

I am unsure as to what size of a roundover bit to use to give it a rounded finished edge. Am I correct in thinking a 3/4 " roundover will give it a full radius edge? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What I am not understanding is how are the roundover bits measured. I would like half to three quarters the thickness of the pine rounded over,
Thanks in advance,
Karter

Gilbear · 02-02-2006, 10:03 PM

To do half the thickness rounded, you'd use a 3/8" bit - for three quarters of the thickness rounded you'd use a 1/2" bit if I'm understanding your question correctly - I'm assuming you want one flush edge. The roundover bits are measured by their roundover radius. So yes, a 3/4" roundover bit would round the whole edge of 3/4" thick stock into a quarter circle shape.

Karter · 02-03-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilbear

To do half the thickness rounded, you'd use a 3/8" bit - for three quarters of the thickness rounded you'd use a 1/2" bit if I'm understanding your question correctly - I'm assuming you want one flush edge. The roundover bits are measured by their roundover radius. So yes, a 3/4" roundover bit would round the whole edge of 3/4" thick stock into a quarter circle shape.

Thanks for the info, that is exactly what I was looking for. I do want a flush edge. I will use the 1/2" bit. Thanks again.

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Karter Registered User New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2 View Karter's Gallery	Report This Post! 3/4 inch pine, what roundover bit? I am unsure as to what size of a roundover bit to use to give it a rounded finished edge. Am I correct in thinking a 3/4 " roundover will give it a full radius edge? Any help would be greatly appreciated. What I am not understanding is how are the roundover bits measured. I would like half to three quarters the thickness of the pine rounded over, Thanks in advance, Karter Last edited by Karter; 02-02-2006 at 09:49 PM. Reason: clarification
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Gilbear Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,663 View Gilbear's Gallery	Report This Post! To do half the thickness rounded, you'd use a 3/8" bit - for three quarters of the thickness rounded you'd use a 1/2" bit if I'm understanding your question correctly - I'm assuming you want one flush edge. The roundover bits are measured by their roundover radius. So yes, a 3/4" roundover bit would round the whole edge of 3/4" thick stock into a quarter circle shape.
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