Replies

1. 
   jackplane | Nov 10, 2004 07:06pm | #1

   I've used a similar bit to produce the profile in the first picture. It was a solid bit, not offset cutters. Easy, no worries.Just use a router table.

2. 
   Jamie_Buxton | Nov 10, 2004 07:12pm | #2

   I don't see that you need a special set of bits.   Just edgeband the plywood with solid lumber and cut any profile you like into the edgeband.   Of course, the edgeband must be thick enough that you don't cut through it.  And you must glue the edgeband on -- no nails allowed.

1. 
   Dave45 | Nov 10, 2004 07:17pm | #3

   I'm with Jamie on this one.  Those bits seem to add more work than necessary.  I just edge band the plywood with solid wood strips sized to accomodate whatever edge detail I may want to use.

3. 
   CharlieP | Nov 10, 2004 10:43pm | #4

   When I edge band with solid wood, as several people have suggested, I glue on a fairly wide board, so clamping is easy, then rip off all but the 1/2 inch or so that I want for edge banding. 

   ________________________
   Charlie Plesums  Austin, Texas
   http://www.plesums.com/wood

1. 
   SCFrankland | Nov 10, 2004 11:50pm | #5

   I usally do the same but I have read some good reviews on these bits and I was wondering if anyone has tried them out. I was hopeing to get away with nearly no solid wood being exposed on the face of the plywood hence the the use of the bits.Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"He who has the most tools may not win the race of life but he will sure make his wife look like a good catch when she goes to move on."

1. 
   hammer1 | Nov 11, 2004 07:35am | #6

   I have used some V-groove edgebanding that can achieve the same no edge look. I imagine some of the same issues would apply. The cut has to be centered perfectly. Stock feeders are a big help in getting controlled, consistent feed. The edges of the plywood veneer are both sharp and delicate. Glue has to be carefully applied, the end grain ply will soak it up, too much and and you may expand the edge. Cleaning up squeeze out should be done before it hardens so you don't pick pieces of veneer off the edge. With the V-groove you can allow a space by knocking off the point of the band. It's very touchy, gluing oversize and taking it down to the fine edge. Throughout the process it is important that you are very precise sizing material and setting up the cutters. You have to handle the plywood with extra care unless, you don't mind having to use a little filler. Don't even bother if you aren't using high quality cabinet grade plywood. Rotary cut plywood wouldn't make sense, plain sawn A2 will give you the solid wood look. The same issues of grain tear out with solid wood apply to the plywood. You never know if both veneers will have the same grain direction for milling, so it helps to look over the sheets and plan ahead. And, don't forget to use matching edge grain for the band.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

2. 
   Michmesquite | Nov 12, 2004 11:50am | #7

   I friend of mine bought a set and used them to build his shop cabinets. The edge banding was much better than what I usually get with a glue on banding piece followed by a pattern bit to clean up the excess._________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell