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    How would you corner-round this edge?

    Maybe there is a better and different way to do this base cabinet, but here goes. A spice'n'oils pullout is to be built, cabinet is frameless, and the front is a maple slab, 6-7/8" w x 30-1/8" h, with a 1/8" x 1/2" d kerf cut into it to emulate the drawer-door margin of the adjacent cabinet.

    All the fronts have their edges eased with a 1/16" R roundover. How would you round the edges of the kerf?
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    Sandpaper with one of the rubber forms.

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    With a sanding block.

    Is the kerfed panel structural or added to an inner box? If structural, will it be strong enough with that deep a kerf? If decorative, it could be made in two pieces.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gene Davis View Post
    Maybe there is a better and different way to do this base cabinet, but here goes. A spice'n'oils pullout is to be built, cabinet is frameless, and the front is a maple slab, 6-7/8" w x 30-1/8" h, with a 1/8" x 1/2" d kerf cut into it to emulate the drawer-door margin of the adjacent cabinet.

    All the fronts have their edges eased with a 1/16" R roundover. How would you round the edges of the kerf?
    You need a router bit like this:
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    This particular bit is a Craftsman 9-25567 with an 1/8" radius round over. You might find one here: https://www.toolstoday.com/point-cut...uter-bits.html
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    I am with Lee, you need that type of router bit or something similar. Here's a link for some options. https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shop...it_groove.html
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    I agree router it but do it first so the blowout at the ends is cut away latter.
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    If this is a one off I'd go the sandpaper route, if your making a bunch of them then the router bits suggested would be the way to go but plan your cuts to avoid tear out.

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    I'd use my Dremel plunge router attachment & a Dremel 1/8" shank round over bit.
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