I am looking for an effective, accurate method for placing a 1/4" bead at the bottom edge of a compound curved table apron. In the past I have hand carved such beads but the results leave much to be desired. Can you reccommend a more effective way??
-Bill J.
Andalusia, AL
Our Expert
One of the most effective and accurate tools for shaping a profile on a compound curve is the scratch stock. This simple shop-made tool is just a stick of wood equipped with a profiled scraper. A convex curve on the end of the stick will allow the scratch stock to follow the contours of the table apron; a piece of thin steel from a card scraper or old handsaw works well for the cutter.
