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Tim

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73 days ago

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I have one more question before I glue-up the apron on my first M&T project; NYW’s Planter’s Desk. The legs I’ve milled (2 1/4” square blanks) have very sharp edges and I don’t think they should stay that way. What are your favorite ways of smoothing them over? Or should they stay that way as per convention? Should I use a round-over bit before gluing?

Thanks a ton for the help!

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Scott Bryan

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73 days ago

I either use a round over bit in my router if I want to put a radius on the edge or, if I just want to ease the edge, I take care of it in the sanding step. But you should remove the sharp edge, not only for safety purposes, but sharp edges like this are more prone to chipping.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Sam Yerardi

236 posts in 793 days


73 days ago

I’ll use a small round-over as well but sometimes I’ll use either a small block plane, spokeshave and/or scraper.

-- Sam

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WibblyPig

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73 days ago

Radiplane

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CharlieM1958

7670 posts in 1116 days


73 days ago

Unless I really want a rounded edge, I find one pass down each corner with the ROS or 1/4 sheet sander takes the sharpness off nicely.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Kent Shepherd

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73 days ago

All of the above. It depends on how much I need to do and what kind of mood I’m in.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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