wgeils Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I am making some end-grain cutting 12" X 15" boards for gifts. I was hoping to route in the blood groove in the top as I have seen in many manufactured boards. I have tried to do this using an edge guide on my router but am having trouble getting the corners made cleanly. What is the best way for a novice like myself to route this groove in these boards? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just make a square template with hard board. Use a bushing and cove bit they will be perfect. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgeils Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I assume then I mount the template on the board with double stick tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Double stick tape works. I prefer pin nails but either way as long as it holds your good. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgeils Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 won't the pin nails leave holes in the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 won't the pin nails leave holes in the board? Most of the time you cant even see them once they are pulled. 23g pin nails are tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViolinMagick Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Do it by hand with a gouge and mallet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Double sided tape should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I've done this a few times and I always get some burning from the router bit at the bottom of the groove. Sanding out those burn marks is a nightmare; especially at the corners. It helps to route the groove in several passes with your final cut being very shallow (1/64"). You'll probably still get some burning but this will minimize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah, multiple passes with the last couple just removing a hair will all but elimintate burn marks, well that and a sharp bit. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah, multiple passes with the last couple just removing a hair will all but elimintate burn marks, well that and a sharp bit. Nate Slow the router down if it has adjustable speed. Burning is from the bit spinning to fast for the feed rate. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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