> Hello Mike,

> The core-box bit will work but it will not cut as nicely as a larger
> diameter coving bit - because the spinning blade of a core-box cuts
> perpendicuar to the grain it will have a tendency to push the strip to the
> side (or up/down depending on whether you side-mount the router or not).
> This can be dealt with if your router set-up includes very tight
> featherboards and a zero-clearance hole for the bit. The bull-nose or
> coving bit cuts parallel to the grain and does not push the strip to the
> side. The smaller diameter bull-nose bit will work also, but again, it
> will not cut as nicely as a larger diameter bit - as a general rule a
> larger diameter bit will not cause as much chip out (splintering) as a
> smaller diameter bit. Additonally, because the cutting edges of a larger
> diameter bit are traveling at a faster speed, you will also be able to
> feed the strip at a faster rate.

> Joe

Thanks Joe,

I'm beginning to lean back towards the flute and bead sets form either Woodcraft at $36.99 or Woodworker's Supply at $36.50. I tried to find them locally (to avoid shipping charges), but the best price I could find was $75.

Mike