I need to cut out a heart and a diamond. Is there a bit that will make the point in the heart and points in the diamond or will I need to sand and file to make the points sharp?
-Allen L.
Franklin, IL
Quilt Rack
Our Expert
Router bits and shaper cutters will create a sharp outside corner. However, because they spin as they cut they will not create a sharp inside corner. Instead, the router bit or shaper cutter will create a radius that is equal to the cutting diameter of the tool.
When designing and building furniture you have a couple of choices regarding cuts made with router bits and shaper cutters. You can eliminate inside corners from the design or you can cut into the corner as far as possible
with the bit and complete the cut with hand tools. Because I like details in my furniture I always choose the second option.
For example, I shaped the arched panel in the photo with Amana Tool no.54117 and a table mounted router. After shaping, I carved the corners with the skew chisels.