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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

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.

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.

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

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

lyall wrote: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.

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

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

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.

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

Best Wishes!