: Hi...
: I am building a merganser hybrid kit, my first experience with striping. It
: is my understanding that I need to remove the cove on the "starter
: strips", not knowing much about router bits.....does anyone know
: which bit I should purchase to remove the cove? The strips are standard
: 3/16 x 6'. Thanks.... Al

Hi Al,
You have some good advise from others but I use the router to remove coves. I leave my router set up with a 1/2" straight bit that is about 2 1/2" long.

I use this set up to put a square edge on boards. It works great for removing coves and or beads. I like to strip bead up and switch over to cove up after turning the bilge. The router makes quick, perfect removal of unwanted edges. I even use it to make narrower strips by making several passes.

You must use feather boards to hold the strip againist the fence and the table. Any straight bit should work for just removing coves.

Larry C.