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Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
By:Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge
Date: 4/23/2002, 1:50 pm
In Response To: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood (Patsy)

: After I finish lofting (I have one of three panels done) and after I cut out
: the panels, I will need to cut a 45 degree bevel along the inside edges of
: the panels for the S&G canoe I'm building. I know there are lots of ways
: to do this, but I'm looking for advice on the most idiot proof, I guess. I
: don't own a router or know how to use one. I don't own a dremel. I could
: presumably borrow either and practice.

: One method is to purchase a Chamfer bit for either a router or the Dremel and
: do it that way. I assume the tool is stationary and you move the wood past
: it?

: I also see in the Japan Woodworker catalog a 45 degree Chamfer plane. I kind
: of like that idea, even though they are $60. Anyone ever use one? Lee
: Valley has a cheaper but less adjustable version which I'd be afraid to
: use as it looks like it would require more experience. Looks like you just
: lean it agains a piece of wood and go at it, which would make for a lot of
: variation in the bevel, I would think.

: Thanks,

: Patsy

I'd use a block plane. If you don't have one, it is a good purchase. The plane has many uses in boat building.

Kurt

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Patsy -- 4/23/2002, 1:33 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Rehd -- 4/23/2002, 10:42 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 9:17 am
I heard about an interesting S&G trick recently
Brian Nystrom -- 4/24/2002, 12:27 pm
Re: I heard about an interesting S&G trick recentl
mike allen ---> -- 4/24/2002, 2:17 pm
Re: I heard about an interesting S&G trick recentl
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 1:27 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
jim kozel -- 4/24/2002, 2:34 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 3:12 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
jim kozel -- 4/24/2002, 4:02 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/24/2002, 10:52 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
jim kozel -- 4/25/2002, 1:32 pm
Re:Planing a bevel
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 4:17 pm
playing games
mike allen ---> -- 4/24/2002, 3:04 pm
more edge patter
mike allen ---> -- 4/24/2002, 4:26 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Don Lucas -- 4/24/2002, 10:22 am
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
LeeG -- 4/23/2002, 4:04 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Patsy -- 4/23/2002, 4:26 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
LeeG -- 4/23/2002, 4:38 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel-Sandpaper?
John B. -- 4/23/2002, 8:25 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel-Sandpaper?
LeeG -- 4/24/2002, 1:05 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel-Sandpaper?
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 3:16 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel-Sandpaper?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/24/2002, 9:51 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Myrl Tanton -- 4/23/2002, 3:27 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Patsy -- 4/23/2002, 3:39 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Myrl Tanton -- 4/23/2002, 3:59 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Severne -- 4/23/2002, 3:02 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Severne -- 4/23/2002, 8:04 pm
Re: S&G: try again
Severne -- 4/23/2002, 8:08 pm
other fences
mike allen ---> -- 4/24/2002, 6:26 pm
i apologize
mike allen ---> -- 4/24/2002, 7:41 pm
Re: S&G: try again
Patsy -- 4/24/2002, 9:20 am
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Patsy -- 4/23/2002, 3:21 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Chip Sandresky -- 4/23/2002, 2:38 pm
Re: S&G: Beveling edges of plywood
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 4/23/2002, 1:50 pm