How to do chamfered edge with lark's tongue

[Carlos Arteta]

I am newbie using routers. I want to use a 45 degree chamfer bit to create chamfered edges on a 6x6 post. I would like to achieve a lark's tongue finish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Larks_tongue.JPG

What is the trick? Do I need to lift the router when reaching the end of the chamfer to get the tongue? Do it by hand? I couldn't find any reference online. I will be using a handheld router.

Thanks

[Cody Colston]

I thought it was called a "Lamb's Tongue."

Whatever it's called, you will have to carve it by hand after routing the chamfer.

[Anthony Whitesell]

That depends on the diameter of the router bit. If the bit is large enough and matches the arch, it will do it for you.

[John Thompson]

Ditto Cody from my view.. I would rout to a stopping point then use a spoke-shave to do the arc..

Good luck...