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Brian Penning
10-11-2010, 8:53 AM
How does one make a bevelled edge to a table top? The top I have is rather large and bulky to pass on edge on my tablesaw.
TIA for any and all replies.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wUXGj1sa1KKJcM:b
Prashun Patel
10-11-2010, 9:03 AM
If you have the bit for it, then a router would be my first choice.
If you have to do this on the tablesaw, then make a tenon-cutting type jig: a tall fence that straddles the saw fence. You can clamp your table to this and pass it through.
NICK BARBOZA
10-11-2010, 10:18 AM
A hand plane would do it. Might take a few minutes and some elbow grease... but would give you the desired results.
Good Luck,
NWB
Chuck Wintle
10-11-2010, 10:43 AM
a router would do the job. i would make the base fairly large to eliminate the possibility the router will tip and make a mess of the bevel.
Dave Gaul
10-11-2010, 11:33 AM
A hand plane would do it. Might take a few minutes and some elbow grease... but would give you the desired results.
Good Luck,
NWB
I was wondering if that wouldn't be the best idea for a large top, especially if you don't have a router bit for it and have a good bench plane!
Clint Olver
10-11-2010, 12:13 PM
Put your table top on its edge. Clamp a 2"x2" to the edge (or something similar) to provide a thinker edge to run your router across. Choose your desired chamfer bit. If it has a guide bearing, you're set. If not, you'll have to use a fence guide to adjust your cut.
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David Cefai
10-11-2010, 12:30 PM
+1 for the bench plane. Adjust it for very fine cuts and do the short (end grain) sides first.
Kent A Bathurst
10-11-2010, 12:39 PM
Don't pass up a "plausible excuse" for a new tool, dude.
Get this: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=59999&cat=1,41182,41192&ap=1
scroll down a bit to see a beveled block attached to the guide, used on the photo of the raised panel door.
Of course, you also need to get a set of Shaptons to go with it, just to be sure your table top comes out perfectly :D.
And then, the HVLP spray unit for the varnish.
And the spray booth.
That should take care of it, I would guess.
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