Hello,
First time posting here. Just recently acquired a used ShopBot and am presently working on getting it set up. This forum has certainly been of great help in the steep learning curve. Thanks to all.
Anyway, I am trying to figure out a way to cut a edge profile similar to the attached picture. The profile would place a long round-over on the top and bottom edge of the board. The bit shown would enable me to cut the profile in two passes and would work, but I have a 2 HP spindle and can't run the 3/4 shank.
I was thinking that I would cut the top side, and flip the piece over in the same exact position and route the bottom with same profile. If need be, i could cut this out the shape with a mill bit and then apply the profile. I was hoping to cut the profile and the final shape of the board at the same time.
So, I would appreciate some ideas/tips/advice on
1. Any router bits that could cut the profile desired.
2. Techniques/methods to index and cut top and bottom pieces.
I could use some ideas on how to get the piece lined up when flipping it over. I am planning on have some kind of vacuum fixture to hold it in place.
Hopefully this all makes sense. I am basically trying to cut out a cutting board and apply a nice tapered rounded edge.