Re: How to get rid of router lines??

In article <1135996272.014247.301190@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<countinsheep@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Whenever I use a round-over bit on my router I end up with a small edge
> where the roundover bit ends. I have tried to adjust the router height
> so that you can't see this and even though I can get it close it's
> always there. I am cutting dozens and dozens of pieces and end up
> having to sand each of them after using the router.........a major
> hassle!
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
>
> Thank you!

I get this all the time. You can't rely on eyeballing the bit height.
Simply retract the bit, bit by bit (!?) until the edge disappears.

Remember, if you're not practicing on scrap, you're practicing on your
project. :-)

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