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I'm building a Humidor and want to round over all 8 edges. My question is should I do the top first and then the corners or do the corners first?
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Gene Howe
Corners first. It's the law.
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Do the grain that will rip out first then clean up the ripped out part with the pass going with the grain.
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Generally; To prevent tear out, try to take incremental cuts to sneak up on the final depth, routing the end grain first, and if possible use a backer board at the end of the cut. Route counterclockwise if hand routing, or from left to right if using a router table.
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harrysin
As stated, end grain first followed with the grain, using this method I've never had breakout.

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I took your advise and the corners came out perfect! Thanks!!!
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Done! Looks great with no tear out! Thanks!
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Beautiful work!
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pusserboy
Turned out very beautiful, how did you indent under the cover and what kind of wood is it made of.
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harrysin
I'm assuming that you meant the ring box, if so here is a pdf showing how I made it.

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Wouldn't be surprised if you've had a few requests for similar boxes since the wedding Harry. It is absolutely beautiful.
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Great work and advice Harry
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