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   _mj_ | Oct 12, 2021 04:41pm | #1

   There are 9 and 10 degree dovetail bits available, both of which divide evenly into 360. You could mill long stock to a precise angle with a simple router table setup and just chop to size. The number of staves will change, but it probably doesn't matter.

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   roy.unit8c | Oct 12, 2021 05:57pm | #2

   That would surely speed things up a bit. Even if I routed 3/4s of the bevel that would save some time planing. I have been planing about 3/4s of the bevel with a 4 and 1/2 smoother set for a fat slice and then fine tuning with a 62 1/2 block plane.

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   rob_ss | Oct 12, 2021 06:57pm | #3

   Lots of options.
   I like the precision of a dovetail bit as suggested by @MJ
   You can also make a sloping jig for the router table or shooting board and use a straight bit, but dialing that in would be a nightmare.
   Your best bet would be to use a very accurate protractor or a sine bar to generate the required angle on some 6mm MDF then plane very carefully to the line. Use that with a pattern bit on a router to cut a wedge to support your piece whilst shooting the joint.
   There are always imperfections in cuts in wood so getting very close is probably good enough.

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   roy.unit8c | Oct 12, 2021 08:01pm | #4

   Thanks for ideas. I'll see how quick I can get a dovetail bit with a 10 degree angle and either a bearing or a pattern bit. I might be able to put a bearing on a straight bit I already have, but I haven't done that before.

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   _mj_ | Oct 12, 2021 10:05pm | #5

   Check the Amana Tools site

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   roy.unit8c | Oct 13, 2021 08:25am | #6

   I checked the Infinity Essential Router Bit Set, and they're out of stock. I'll check out the kits at Amana Tools, thanks.