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Title: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: Lormax on March 05, 2012, 12:43:19 am

Got an angle here on my original piece, trying to flush trim it.  I realized before cutting this section that the flush trim router bit probably won't do what I need it to do, so turning to some more experienced woodworkers to hopefully help me out.  Is there a router bit that I can use to take care of this angle?  I have a router table with a router that does both 1/4 and 1/2 bits.  I'm open to any and all suggestions.  Thanks!

(http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh536/Lormax/MAME%20Cabinets/trimming.jpg)

Title: Re: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on March 05, 2012, 08:58:49 am

Use one of these- with the original workpiece on the bottom for the bearing to ride on. 

bottom bearing flush trim bit:
(http://www.woodcraft.com/Images/products/129684_400.jpg)

Don't see why it wouldn't work. 

Title: Re: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: kahlid74 on March 05, 2012, 09:00:57 am

I think it really depends on what you are trying to do here.  Are you trying to make that angle?  Or are you okay with a curve in it?

The flush router bit would work if you had another board under it at one of the angles and you stopped when you hit the corner but that's if you want it with a slight curve in the angle.  So not straight edge.
 
I had an angle like this recently with my CP and I used a Jig saw with wood boards as guides.  That way the cuts were straight.  So if you wanted to keep the angle, I would try with a Jig Saw and clamp a guide board down.

Title: Re: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: elkameleon on March 05, 2012, 11:59:26 am

Using the flush trim bit is going to leave a radius where the angles meet unfortunately, A jigsaw is probably your best option, just use a guide and go slow.

Title: Re: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on March 05, 2012, 12:18:08 pm

Router is still the best way if you want the two parts to match.  you can take the edge of a sanding block or rasp and finish off that inside angle to a sharp point easily once routed.  for edges that short, jigsaw wouldn't be horrible, either.  use the original to mark a line.  cut to the outside of the line/leave the line.  sand off the line to finish with a straight and square edge. 

Title: Re: How do I flush trim this?
Post by: Lormax on March 05, 2012, 01:20:31 pm

Thanks everyone for the replies and ideas.  I'll try the flush trim bit + jigsaw + sanding idea.  Appreciate the quick answers!