Hey Guys,
I'm just a hobbyist woodworker who's made a few things around the house... but now I am getting requests for inlaws and extended family to make things.
Mother in law just asked if I could make her a desk, showed this picture:
First thing, I would skip the inlay design on the top (she doesnt care about that) and probably make it just a plain top.
I am trying to find a shaper cutter (1.25" spindle) that would cut rails and stiles like you see on the doors, as well as the center fixed opening.
I am pretty new to shaper cutters. The only cutter I have used much is a CMT Rabetting cutterhead (and its really nice with those little nicking blades....) Is there a cutter that will do rails like the image, or is this entering into the realm of those weird re-configurable cutters?
I am hoping to be able to find something not too expensive. If there's something cheaper for the router table I'd consider that as well since I don't see myself re-using this particular rail/style on my own furniture (I tend to like a much cleaner design than this desk). I think its going to be difficult to make this thing cheaper than 400 bucks if I have to buy an expensive cutterhead.
thanks for any tips.
also, she wants it made out of hard pine.... I've never used hard pine but how is it to work with?