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"RogerN"

20/09/2005 1:56 PM

Smoothing, trueing countertop edge?

I'm working on a countertop to replace the original that was water damaged.
The countertop is sort of "D" shaped with the straight side over the
cabinets and the curved side like a bar. I traced the original and jig
sawed it out, now I want to true up and smooth the edge.

Should I use a belt sander or planer?

Are there edge sanding guides for belt sanders?


Thanks!


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BM

"B Moody"

in reply to "RogerN" on 20/09/2005 1:56 PM

20/09/2005 6:31 PM

I agree with Fred. Use a router with edge guide. First cut a template to
the shape you want, then bung the guide up against it and have at it.

Ff

Fred

in reply to "RogerN" on 20/09/2005 1:56 PM

20/09/2005 4:44 PM

RogerN wrote:
> I'm working on a countertop to replace the original that was water damaged.
> The countertop is sort of "D" shaped with the straight side over the
> cabinets and the curved side like a bar. I traced the original and jig
> sawed it out, now I want to true up and smooth the edge.
>
> Should I use a belt sander or planer?
>
> Are there edge sanding guides for belt sanders?
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
How about a router and a template following bit with bearing or even
just a guide bushing?

Fred


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