DIY Beadboard

[Ken Krawford]

I need to make some beadboard and have looked a bit at router bit sets. So far this one from Freud looks like it would work ok but I've read a few negative reviews on the T&G bit. The other wrinkle is that the bead is going to have to be on both sides. If anyone has any feedback, suggestions or wisdom, I'm all ears.

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[George Bokros]

Do you mean you need the bead on both faces or both edges? You shouldn't need the bead on both edges, if you put a bead on both edges the one in the middle of the piece will not match the ones where the two pieces come together.

George

[Ken Krawford]

I was referring to beads on both faces. Another clarification - the beadboard is going to be 1/2" thick.

Do you mean you need the bead on both faces or both edges? You shouldn't need the bead on both edges, if you put a bead on both edges the one in the middle of the piece will not match the ones where the two pieces come together.

George

[Bruce Wrenn]

Sears / Corob molding head will do the trick. I have a triple bead cutter, that we ground off the outer two beads to make a single bead.

[Bill ThompsonNM]

Sears / Corob molding head will do the trick. I have a triple bead cutter, that we ground off the outer two beads to make a single bead.

+1 for this. I have a shaper but that tablesaw cutter set can do some neat stuff. eBay or corob cutter are your best sources.

[Ken Krawford]

Actually, I have the Craftsman triple bead cutter. That would save me $20 and probably make the beading process easier than on a router table.
Any suggestions on the tongue & groove bit? Anything better than the Freud?

[Bruce Wrenn]

Again, you Craftsman cutter.