Roundover Bits - When To Use Which Size?

It’s all a matter of personal choice.

It won’t bead but it will create an edge it you set it deep enough.
Sometimes you want just a slight roundover so if you wanted you could use your largest bit but only use a
small part of it.

It’s all up to you, There are no rules.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I would agree with Gary; no rules. Just go for the effect you want.

You can do a double edge if you set the the depth deep enough (as mentioned) and also use a smaller bearing that you borrow from one of the smaller sized bits. I guess this is kind of a beading.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Thanks for the help guys. I guess if I wanted to do a half-round I would perhaps pick a specific size but in general I understand the personal choice aspect of it. I guess the beading I was referring to was the fillet on the top edge.

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

I use a 3/8” round over alot on 3/4” plawood when makeing rocking chairs. This enough to break the edge and keep it smooth.