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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along the
length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. a) mark up the lines on the door and go at it with a power planer? b) is there a router bit that would accomplish this? c) anything else? http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3jrb8/rad.jpg Thanks for you input Mike |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
oo Mike oo (in ) said:
| Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along | the length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. | | a) mark up the lines on the door and go at it with a power planer? | b) is there a router bit that would accomplish this? | c) anything else? Best way would be to track down a router bit. (I checked MLCS but didn't find.) Failing that, I think I'd try making a radiused strip (like a molding) that could be glued to the square edge of the door. If it's a one-of-a-kind project, I think I'd try it with a hand plane. In my shop I'd cut it with a 1/2" round nose bit on the CNC router. If there's a CNC wood shop near your location, you could have them cut it for you. -- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
Can be done on the router table if you can hold on to the booger.
A set up shown at the jointing link: http://www.patwarner.com/routertable_jointing.html |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
I would use an Amana 49526
http://www.toolking.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=3607 But of course, I have an Amana 49526. But fortunately for you, I am willing to sell it. New, it is $172 at Tool King. My slightly used one, in perfect condition is $100 delivered. (well, assuming you are in the lower 48...) |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
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oo Mike oo wrote: Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along the length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. a) mark up the lines on the door and go at it with a power planer? b) is there a router bit that would accomplish this? c) anything else? http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3jrb8/rad.jpg Thanks for you input Mike Both of these would require two passes. These are a LOT of bit for a 1/2" shank. They're round-over bits. The full Bullnose bits stop at 3/4" radius. Velepec 22-410 about $150.00 Amana: AMA-49526 1-1/2" radius $ 146.74 Personally, I'd use a hand plane and a sander... you know the drill, buy a new one, I'm sure Steve Knight can fix you up. G |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
Yeah, the bit is prolly the best way. However, for a one-off and you
don't wanna epay for a moulding plane, I'd start like the guys mentioned above with a plane/shave but finish with a sharp scraper made to the radius you need. |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
"oo Mike oo" wrote in message ... Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along the length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. a) mark up the lines on the door and go at it with a power planer? b) is there a router bit that would accomplish this? c) anything else? http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3jrb8/rad.jpg Mike, Any method that has you hoisting the door up and moving it, is going to be painful and probably require additional stands and maybe a helper, especially if its a heavy door. I personally could see myself sneezing right in the middle of moving the door and taking a big old gouge with that BIG high speed router bit. Look at the measurements. You're taking off about 1/4" at either corner of the edge. Drill a 1 1/2" hole in board and cut it in half as a contour guide. Set your door on edge against the bench, mark a line along either edge as limits. Hand plane with eyeball calibration and get very close. Use your contour guide to check along the length of the door. Finish if off with some sanding and I bet it nobody would ever be able to see the difference without a micrometer. This would be a 15 minute procedure that has no chance of hurting your back or making a big gouge by accident. Bob |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
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"oo Mike oo" Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along the length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. Make a radius gauge from a piece of 1/4" hardboard. Clamp door with work surface up. Use a hand plane to remove material checking with gauge as you go. Final finish with a fairing board which is a piece of plywood about 4" wide x 48" lg with a piece of 60 grit paper attached with rubber cement and a couple of handles attached. When your arms feel like they are ready to fall off, you're done G. Lew |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:45:25 GMT, Lew Hodgett
wrote: BillyBob wrote: "oo Mike oo" Just wondering what a good way to create this 1-1/2" radius along the length of a wooden door on the hinge side. See photo. Make a radius gauge from a piece of 1/4" hardboard. Clamp door with work surface up. Use a hand plane to remove material checking with gauge as you go. Final finish with a fairing board which is a piece of plywood about 4" wide x 48" lg with a piece of 60 grit paper attached with rubber cement and a couple of handles attached. When your arms feel like they are ready to fall off, you're done G. Lew this is how I'd do it. |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
Use 1 1/2" radius corner (1/4) round and run the doorr through your
table twice. Lot's of companies make them. Here is Amama http://www.amanatool.com/bits/49492.html. Last bit in the first section. The side benefit of spinning a bit that big is it will create enough wind to cool doewn the shop too. BW |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message news Final finish with a fairing board which is a piece of plywood about 4" wide x 48" lg with a piece of 60 grit paper attached with rubber cement and a couple of handles attached. Cool. I learned something new. Bob |
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how to create 1-1/2" radius for full length of a door?
BillyBob wrote:
Cool. I learned something new. A fairing board AKA long board is a standard piece of equipment to finish out the hull of a boat. Used with a fairing batten which marks out the low and high spots, you can get very smooth compound curves. A strong back and arms are a must. Lew |
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