"N Hurst" wrote in message

would it be OK to simply nail the oak onto the plywood edges

No!

Use glue, along with the nails if you feel that you absolutely must nail.

If it is OK, should I use a 1/2" router bit or would the 1/4" bit I
currently have do a decent enough job?

Either will work, just use a bit with a bottom bearing.

Tip: insure that you have a stable platform for your router base during the
operation, otherwise you risk gouging the edging if there is any instability

Good way to do this is to use an offset router base with handle, and clamp a
thick board to the opposite edge, even with the top of your edging, to give
you a stable platform ... be sure to route in the proper direction so the
router doesn't jump away from you.

Also, I find it much easier to pull the router toward me when edge trimming
rather than push, with the offset base handle to my right, but you need to
figure out what works best for you on some scrap.

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