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How do you bevel wood edges?

  • 28-01-2020 10:50pm
    #1
    72hundred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭


    Looking to put up some shelves but want to bevel the edge to must a design. Do I need a tool and a "bit" to cut that's close to the existing design?

    What are these tools called? Any tips?


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  • #2
    FrancieBrady
    Registered Users Posts: 66,757 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    72hundred wrote: »
    Looking to put up some shelves but want to bevel the edge to must a design. Do I need a tool and a "bit" to cut that's close to the existing design?

    What are these tools called? Any tips?

    Router bit. You'd need a router to run it. You'll find pics of bits online. it is a matter of working out depth and shape of the bit.


  • #3
    chillyspoon
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭chillyspoon


    Depends on the nature of the bevel, if you're attempting to match an existing profile pattern such as a "roman ogee" then you're into using a router. Based on how you've phrased the question (not knowing what the relevant tools are) it sounds like you aren't ready for doing that yourself. No disrespect meant there - just that routers are straight up dangerous and need to be approached with caution for any beginner.

    If it's a plain 45 degrees then a good old fashioned hand block plane will do the trick.

    If it's for a single radius curve then a router would still be preferable but you could do it with a block plane and sandpaper if you take your time.

    A completely different approach would be to find a matching profile length of beading at a hardware store, which you could then use to edge band the shelf with. This brings into question the finish of the overall piece because you'd want the edge banding to match nicely.


  • #4
    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    A bearing guided bevel cut bit will do the trick. Be aware that they come in different sizes and different angles as well.


  • #5
    72hundred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    Thanks, just what I needed - the name. Found the info subsequently. Just need some time now to do the job!


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