Fxguy Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Quick question. My wife doesn’t like the sharp crisp corners on stock lumber when I use it for a project. What do you guys use to knock down your corners? Do you just use your orbital sander or do you use a router with corner bit? Have both available. Or maybe just a block plane? Just to take the edge off. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I mark how round I want it. Cut most off with a jig saw, then rough to the mark with 80 grit sandpaper on an ROS, then slowly bring the grits up until i reach the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 To just take the edge off... a block plane or a sanding block is enough. Using a sander is hard to control. I have a 1/8" radius router bit I use if I really want to round off the edges like on a cutting board. Still it's pretty aggressive. I might pick up a 1/16" radius and see if I like that a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have a toolbox full of palm routers, each with a different roundover bit, from 1/16" radius up to 5/16", ready to go. Larger than that, they get swapped out into larger routers, up to 3/4" radius for building barns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 For a round over of less than 1/8" radius I use a block plane & then just touch it up with sandpaper to smooth any facets left by the plane. That's much cleaner than just sanding and faster too. Unless there's a huge amount to do, then I'll use a round over bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I like the crispness of easing the edges with a block plane around 45 degrees. For round stuff I tend to just use some sand paper and ease the edges by hand. If you want a lager radius router bits help keep the edge consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Minnesota Steve said: To just take the edge off... a block plane or a sanding block is enough. Using a sander is hard to control. I have a 1/8" radius router bit I use if I really want to round off the edges like on a cutting board. Still it's pretty aggressive. I might pick up a 1/16" radius and see if I like that a bit better. Did you know that most high end painters won't accept a round over hand sanded with sand paper. They require you to sand it wit the same sander that you sand the flat surfaces with.. I didn't know the difference till it was proven to me by a painter. He also wouldn't take a Routt hat wasn't sanded either... I can brealk an edge with a sander or do an 1/8 without a problems using an ROS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Are you rounding the corner, or are you rounding the edges? Two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjuan_woodworks Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Working in a cabinet shop most time I break edges with the orbital sander, it's just the fastest most convenient way, and Billy Jack is right if they painting of staining they want everything done the exact same way. Things like trim and moulding that will be installed and finished on-site by someone else, I usually just take a swipe with a sanding block. Large roundovers get done with a trim router followed up with a quick ROS sanding. On personal furniture items i usually break the edge by hand with the same grit i finish the rest with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I lean toward chamfers more than roundovers, but sometimes soften them with fine sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxguy Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Are you rounding the corner, or are you rounding the edges? Two different things.Rounding the edges and corners, but mostly the long edges. I tried with a sanding block and 180 grit (all I had at the moment) and she wasn’t happy with the results saying it was still too sharp. Think I’m going to take the Festool ROS to it and be done with it. It’s a simple stuffed animal zoo piece so it’s not like it’s high end furniture, but still taking the same care and techniques if I can.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I’m of the firm belief that any furniture in the main living area or bedroom shouldn’t have any sharp corners. Most furniture should be “skin friendly” in that it shouldn’t hurt you if you bump it. I use a combination depending on what I’m trying to achieve. Block plane for knocking corners down a little, then maybe a sanding block after that, but if the part is larger I’ll hit it with the router. And then maybe a little sanding after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyJack Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Chip Sawdust said: I’m of the firm belief that any furniture in the main living area or bedroom shouldn’t have any sharp corners. Most furniture should be “skin friendly” in that it shouldn’t hurt you if you bump it. I use a combination depending on what I’m trying to achieve. Block plane for knocking corners down a little, then maybe a sanding block after that, but if the part is larger I’ll hit it with the router. And then maybe a little sanding after that. The problem is it only needs to be hit a little with a block sander.. mission and shaker are mainly square all around. A lot of people over do furniture with too much routing. Kitchen cabinets are the same routing everything. Especially Roman ogee bits on face frames. Way over done... My theory is "less is more".... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Fxguy said: Rounding the edges and corners, but mostly the long edges. I tried with a sanding block and 180 grit (all I had at the moment) and she wasn’t happy with the results saying it was still too sharp. Think I’m going to take the Festool ROS to it and be done with it. It’s a simple stuffed animal zoo piece so it’s not like it’s high end furniture, but still taking the same care and techniques if I can. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I agree, given the project. Do as Mamma suggests and sleep easy tonight, or maybe not and reap the benefits! Happy wife, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxguy Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I agree, given the project. Do as Mamma suggests and sleep easy tonight, or maybe not and reap the benefits! Happy wife, etc. Agreed! She tends to want an over done/ over rounded corners in my opinion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 To me, this is rounded... Clearly, design is paramount, until mama says she wants something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Then there's this kind of rounding... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Sorry if I misunderstood you sawdust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxguy Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Then there's this kind of rounding... Yeah, this is her idea of taking the edge off... lol.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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