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1. 
   Disputantum | Dec 16, 2007 11:00am | #1

   The only thing I can think of is to use a template and a guide bushing if you have one large enough.

   ne sutor ultra crepidam

2. 
   bob k | Dec 16, 2007 04:06pm | #2

   Why not try a half-round bit? Or, try raising the quarter-round bit enough so that the cut leaves a small flat, allowing you to round over the second side. This will leave you an incomplete round over, but may get you close enough that you can smooth the rest with hand tools.

   Bob K

3. 
   Routerman | Dec 16, 2007 07:19pm | #3

   You're in a fix. Can be done with a semi sophisticated templet, smaller than the work.

   Shank bearing (or centered collar) 1/2 round cutter, bearing rolls on templet, work underneath. Work has to be centered and well clamped  for this to work. Moreover the templet sandwich, if hand routed, takes some trick fixturing. Vacuum clamping for the router table; nunthin's easy here!

   Better, for one piece, to undersize the round over and sand the booger with a small snading caul.

   Multiples? May justify the fixturing, but one-off? Never.

   Routers

4. 
   chaim | Dec 17, 2007 01:11am | #4

   Perhaps they sell longer bearings for your bit?

   or maybe create a jig for the router table?

   Chaim

   Make your own mistakes not someone elses, this is a good way to be original !

5. 
   flairwoodworks | Dec 17, 2007 04:09am | #5

   When I need to round over both edges of a board with a quarter round bit, I generally use a fence lined up with the bearing.  I realize that you are working with a curved piece rather than a straight board, but I think that this method would be a simple way to solve your problem.  Even simpler - sandpaper!

   Chris @ flairwoodworks

6. 
   colebearanimals | Dec 17, 2007 07:57pm | #6

   Hi,

           Use a router table or if you don't have one make a simple one that you can clamp to your work bench. Then make a simple curved fence that matches the outside diameter of your frame. This way the guide bearing doesn't come into play.

                                                                      Paul

7. 
   nu2woodworking | Dec 17, 2007 08:10pm | #7

   Thanks to everyone who replied, I'm trying some of the suggestions.
   thanks again

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   KiddervilleAcres | Dec 17, 2007 09:53pm | #8

   nu,

   I have visions of a fence very similar to a resawing fence that protrudes out from the regular fence to a sort of rounded point.  Then just barely bury the bit in it and leave a small strip in the center for the other side.  Once both sides are complete simply sand off the strip in the center.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

8. 
   RickL | Dec 17, 2007 09:59pm | #9

   Drop the bit down so the bearing is riding on the center of the piece. Flip it over and rout the other side. A little sanding will blend it in so no one will be the wiser. Simpler to fudge it a bit than get all anal about it.  I'd  sand a bit more on the handle as having the same rounded profile might be less interesting than having some iteresting progressions.

9. 
   Samson | Dec 17, 2007 10:08pm | #10

   Buy a small rasp (maybe a file too) and a few sheets of sandpaper. 

10. 
    matt calnen | Dec 18, 2007 04:12am | #11

    Try a router bit with a soild brass guide instead of a ball bearing. Since there is no space between the cutter and the bearing, the brass guide will ride on the edge of your profile without giving the little lip you now get. Merry Chrismas, Matt