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   JohnWW | Nov 18, 2006 01:38am | #1

   If you want to fully round over the top edge you need a bit with the same radius as the thickness of the stock, in this case 1/2".  If you intend to round over the entire face of the molding then a 3/4" or larger radius is needed.  It all depends on the profile you are trying to achieve.

   John White, Shop Manager, Fine Woodworking Magazine

   
   

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   Edited 11/17/2006 5:46 pm ET by JohnWW

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   user-54856 | Nov 18, 2006 01:46am | #2

   Thank's but that won't give the standard profile. The curved front intersects the back serface at a slight angle and, I think, the bottom front edge is parallel to the back edge for maybe an 1/8th inch.

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   hammer1 | Nov 18, 2006 02:29am | #3

   I think the closest you will come to a ready made bit is a 'thumbnail', sometimes called a 'table edge', bit. You can set it so that it doesn't cut the fillet if you only want a smooth elliptical edge. Lots of manufacturers make them, some in different sizes and some with less elliptical shapes. There is one on this page that is fairly inexpensive and has a nice profile. They can be more expensive.http://www.bladesllc.com/arouter7B.htmlBeat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   BruceS | Nov 18, 2006 04:44am | #4

   There are two styles of base shoe mold bits available @ http://www.eagleamerica.com   In the search box type in part #'s

   169-0605   and  169-0705

   I would vertically run extra wide  stock through a router table then rip off the profile,  Much safer than running small stock.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   user-54856 | Nov 18, 2006 07:15am | #5

   Thanks for the lead. Buying a dedicaated bit will be easier than thinking about it. Safety tip well taken. I use feaather boards and sometimes even glue on extra width.