Flush Triming Edgebanding on Router Table

[George Bokros]

Can you use a flush trim bit in the router table to flush trim some edge banding (not the iron on type) on a shelf? I know I will have to run the shelf vertical. Would I need an offset fence to do this or just flush the fence to the bearing run the shelves?

Thanks

George.

[Prashun Patel]

If you do not use a high fence, or a thick edge band, then you will have a devil of a time keeping it righted.

Personally, I would use a hand router and use a jig (or gang multiple shelves together on edge) to make a wide enough platform so your router's not tippy canoe and tyler too.

[Ethan Melad]

i have used a bottom bearing bit rather than a fence to trim solid edging on 3/4 ply doors/drawer fronts. edging was about 1" wide to start, the widest/tallest door was somewhere around 23". works well for me, just take it slow to avoid tipping.

[Mark W Pugh]

I just used this technique and it worked great. Do a few practice trims first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB-POouy5mk

I also built the jig to hold my carcass panels (like in video), and it worked great!!

[Phil Thien]

I just used this technique and it worked great. Do a few practice trims first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB-POouy5mk

I also built the jig to hold my carcass panels (like in video), and it worked great!!

First, I believe the OP is asking about trimming real wood (thick) edging, not ironed-on thin veneer.

BUT, I finally got around to trying that method you posted after seeing the video a few times. It really didn't work that great. The blade wants to follow the grain of the veneer and tear it out.

I believe the stuff he is trimming in the video is plastic or vinyl, not real wood veneer.

[Matt Day]

I just trimmed about 100 LF of 1/2" thick edge banding on 3/4" ply. I tried using a RT with a tall fence and it sounds great but most plywood isn't completely flat I quickly realized.
I ended up using a flush trim bit in a trim router and it worked like a charm. It's pretty easy to balance a trim router on the edge of a piece of 3/4" ply.

[Don Huffer]

This system works so well. I've been trimming shelves and 8' long side panels for months with it. Easy to use can't mess up your wood. The cut leaves it ready for 220 sanding. No clamps required. Runs over dado slots. Which is a problem with a bit and bearing.

It took about two hours to put it together. Mines made from Corian.

[Mark W Pugh]

First, I believe the OP is asking about trimming real wood (thick) edging, not ironed-on thin veneer.

BUT, I finally got around to trying that method you posted after seeing the video a few times. It really didn't work that great. The blade wants to follow the grain of the veneer and tear it out.

I believe the stuff he is trimming in the video is plastic or vinyl, not real wood veneer.

Sorry about that. I had no problem once I figured out how to guide the blade.

[Alden Miller]

I used to do as you are suggesting, tall fence, bottom bearing flush trim bit. I have switched to a scraper plane and card scraper if needed. I found I can clean things up as quick or quicker than using the router.

-Alden

[Andrew Pitonyak]

I own a Festool Router. I also own

Angle Arm - 486052
Edging Plate - 486058

festool_router_trim.jpg

I have done this a couple of times. The first time, it was to trim the hard wood edging on a router table that I built.

[John Nesmith]

I do it like this:


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[Mark Wooden]

I use a lipping planer now so I gave away my "one touch point" fence I made. I did this very quick sketch to show it; the only critical element is that the bit and fence be the same diameter/ thickness and radius. It doesn't matter if there's a slight cup or bow to the stock as it's only touching at one point. I drew in a flush cutting bearing bit, but any bit works; an upcutting spiral bit worked best for me.
Sketch of one point fence.pdf

[Mark W Pugh]

Can you use a flush trim bit in the router table to flush trim some edge banding (not the iron on type) on a shelf? I know I will have to run the shelf vertical. Would I need an offset fence to do this or just flush the fence to the bearing run the shelves?

Thanks

George.

Explain "edge banding (not the iron on type)". Hardwood, glue on, etc. Just trying to learn other techniques myself.

Thanks

[Mark W Pugh]

I do it like this:


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This is a great technique! Don't ask how I tried to do it on the router and failed. This made the light bulb come on. Thanks!!

[George Bokros]

Explain "edge banding (not the iron on type)". Hardwood, glue on, etc. Just trying to learn other techniques myself.

Thanks

Yes gluing hardwood oak to the edge of oak ply.