Tool Questions

Re: Face frame routing

Old James — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:03:32 GMT

I appreciate your help. I have several Eagle American bits & they are of good quality.

Again, I thank you,

Old James

Re: Face frame routing

MinnWorker — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:41:06 GMT

It appears to me that what you want is a straight cove bit as with Rockler 91430-3/16" or 91441-1/4" which are 23.49 and 25.49 respectively. A better selection can be found at Eagle America, at better prices: http:/www.eagleamerica.com (p14-2902-3/16" or

p14-2904 1/4" for 18.98 and 19.98 respectively. Eagle America also has a 1/8" radius that you might be interested in. All of these bits have a 1/4" shank which I assume is OK. Another option you might think about is using a Drumel tool with their miniature router bits.

The Bosh Colt seems to be the best choice for the job. You shouldn't have a problem with unevenness because of the bearing guide. Practice the cuts on some scrap pieces to build confidence.

I hope this helps.

Re: Face frame routing

Old James — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:59:37 GMT

The router bit listed by Rockler is number 23182. The vertical section is sloped 10 degrees. I want to achieve a small cove on the face at the outside edge. A core bit may suffice using my Bosh Colt held horizontal but I could be opening up for unevenness.

Thanks for your input.

Old James

Re: Face frame routing

MinnWorker — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:49:50 GMT

Not sure what you mean by "small scoop"? If you could specify the type of cut such as "Cove" and the Rockler bit number this would help. Also what do you mean by "side in slopped"?

Face frame routing

Old James — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:35:31 GMT

I want to rout a small scoop on the top outside edge of the front of the face frame. Rockler has such a router bit BUT the side in slopped which I prefer not to have. Anyone know of a bit available?

Thank you,

Old James