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Precision Trimming

You can use a piece of paper to position the bit about .003″ above the surface. This will look flush but still ensure you don’t hurt the surrounding laminate.


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I make a leg template on thin plywood (right) and trace the pattern on two adjacent sides of the leg blank (left). I then band saw the piece to shape (center).Mark each of the pieces as either inside or outside, as well as the ends that will need rabbet cuts, to avoid making mistakes once you're at the machine.