Do you have any tips on how to do the piecrust pattern with a router. Carving is not a skill I've accomplished.
Thanks.
- Chris
Bridgnorth
Do you have any tips on how to do the piecrust pattern with a router. Carving is not a skill I've accomplished.
Thanks.
- Chris
Bridgnorth
Our Expert
The piecrust pattern is a beautiful profile found on the edges of many 18th century tea tables. Because the piecrust has sharp, distinctive inside corners it cannot be created with a router. A true piecrust must be carved.
However, you can create a dished tabletop with a router. Although it isn't as distinctive as a piecrust, a dished top is still very attractive. I've illustrated the router bits required for a dished top. For information on constructing a router jig please look at pages 143-144 of my book The Complete Illustrated Guide To Shaping Wood.
Recommended router bits for this project.
Amana Tool 45505 - Mortising router bit
Amana Tool 45904 - Core box router bit
Amana Tool 49701 - Round over router bit
Click here to view Illustration of a Dish Top