Edge Banding

[bn3022]

I'm building a medicine cabinet out of birch veneer ply with 1/4" thick solid birch banded edges. I made the banding slightly oversize as far as width goes. I can hand plane and sand the outside even as this won't be seen when finished. The inside is a lot more tedious for fear of cutting through the veneer.

Is there an easier way? I know I can try a flush trim bit in a router but the veneer thing could still be an issue and it doesn't go all the way at the inside corners. I've been using a block plane and a sharp chisel and some light sandpaper so far with OK results.

I know this subject was probably delt with on another thread somewhere but couldn't find it.

Ken

[dusty]

I wish I could help but you have already stated the only two ways I know to do this. I would be using a flush trim bit in a small router. I say a small router because I believe you have better control. Actually, a trim router would be best.

[BuckeyeDennis]

Can you apply the banding to the individual panels, and trim it to size before assembling the cabinet? If so, that would take care of the inside-corner issue.

Another thought would be to temporarily apply a strip of tape to the veneer, where the router-bit bearing will ride. That would leave the banding proud of the veneer just a few thousandths, after routing. It could then be taken down flush with very light sanding or planing.

[lyall]

if you have a lot to do you and make one like this guy made

http://www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Proje ... mer-1.html

[charlese]

if you have a lot to do you and make one like this guy made

http://www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Proje ... mer-1.html

Hi, Ken! You can do the same operation with your Shopsmith. It's call horizontal boring mode. You'll need a 1/4" or 1/2" router bit chuck. If you had a PowerPro this would be slicker. Better yet if you had a Overarm Pin router attachment it would be a breeze.

It will work with a standard headstock. Here's what you will need; http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/item ... tem=514632

Try it first with a scrap board and a glued on 1/4" banding.

[bn3022]

Thanks for the help. I like the tape idea and I should have taken care of the banding before starting any assembly. That alone makes life easier.


Ken

[bn3022]

Charles's,

Thanks for the video on the edge banding set up. That's the slickest and simplest I've seen so far.

I get the horizontal boring arrangement with the SS. I'd just have to raise or lower the table to adjust for the plywood thickness. Great idea. I think I,ll order the router chuck. It could be handy for a lot of things. My old 1956 greenie came with the shaper fence, bit chuck, some collars and a few bits that I'd like to try out as well.

Having fun,

Ken

[JPG]

And with a tilting table(reverse from 'normal') you get the adjustable angle bias as well. Note the need for a trough on the down side.

[charlese]

Ken:
You're welcome for any input I submitted, but the router video came from lyall.

Best Wishes!