This is my first ever router project... I think I'm already addicted.
I owe a huge thanks to everybody here, as I've been browsing the forum for about a month now sucking up all the information I could, and digging back through some of the old posts for even more tips and tricks. Thanks!
Credit to the design goes to Nickbee, as this is based on his Purpleheart candle holder thread.
First I made a template. I "cheated" a bit here, as I used my desktop CNC machine. Once I had the template, I traced the edge of it on some 1" poplar, and cut close to the line with my scroll saw:
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Next I used some double-sided carpet tape to hold the pattern on, and went to work with the flush trim bit:
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Next was a 1/4" straight bit and a router guide for the inside pockets:
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A 3/8 roundover for all the edges, and it's done!
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I haven't decided how I'm going to finish it yet, but I'm pretty stoked it turned out as well as it did
I owe a huge thanks to everybody here, as I've been browsing the forum for about a month now sucking up all the information I could, and digging back through some of the old posts for even more tips and tricks. Thanks!
Credit to the design goes to Nickbee, as this is based on his Purpleheart candle holder thread.
First I made a template. I "cheated" a bit here, as I used my desktop CNC machine. Once I had the template, I traced the edge of it on some 1" poplar, and cut close to the line with my scroll saw:
Next I used some double-sided carpet tape to hold the pattern on, and went to work with the flush trim bit:
Next was a 1/4" straight bit and a router guide for the inside pockets:
A 3/8 roundover for all the edges, and it's done!
I haven't decided how I'm going to finish it yet, but I'm pretty stoked it turned out as well as it did
