Dummy-Proof Method to Cut Long Consistent Curves
This is a short little tutorial on how I like to make long curve pieces with zero guess work when building furniture or doing woodworking projects. Minimal clean up and by only relying on pattern bits with the router there is almost no chance of messing things up (unlike a jig saw or bandsaw where a lapse in focus can result in a painful touch up process).
I use 1/4" thick plywood scraps but depending on what is kicking around the shop I've used as thick as 3/4". Ideally I find the skinny strip to be 1/4" thick and the bottom to be 1/2" thick. If you need a tighter curve play around with different sizes.
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Tools and Products Used (Amazon Links Help Me Out, THANK YOU!)
Router Bits
-These are my favorite bits available with top and bottom bearing: https://www.infinitytools.com/tools/r...
-CMT makes the larger bit I use: https://amzn.to/48aIdwk
Routers
-Large router is an ancient Makita 3612BRA
-Palm router: https://amzn.to/3w2IVy8
Clamps
-Bessey TG4.008+2K https://amzn.to/490jk7x
Favorite Shop Pencils
-Paper Mate 1.3mm https://amzn.to/3pDXJ3r
Nailers
-18 ga Grex https://amzn.to/3OvS3l8
-18 ga nails https://amzn.to/3OvSqfw
-23 ga Makita https://amzn.to/4bznTYm
-23 ga nails (I like stainless) https://amzn.to/3uleSkM
Jigsaw
-Bosch JS470E (looks like it has been discontinued)
-Best Jigsaw Blades I've Found: https://amzn.to/3HLm10J
-The Small Version of Blades: https://amzn.to/3HJC2nV
Combo Square
-https://www.woodpeck.com/mini-in-dexa...