Router-Made Drawer and Door Pulls, cont.

Hidden Cove

This hidden pull is made by an ordinary cove bit. It works well on solid wood,
fibercore or plywood. On fibercore and plywood, first add a 1/8-in. to 1/4-in. solid-
wood edge to the panel's edges and then rout the cove. Some core will be exposed
after routing, but it will be hidden after the door is installed.

The Bit

For this cabinet, I used a 1/2-in. cove bit with a bottom bearing. This bit works equally
well in a handheld router or a router table. Leave about a 1/4-in. flat lip on the front of
the panel.

Source: Oldham, [phone], 1/2-in. cove bit, #3164COV, $34.

Dovetail Bevel

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This visible decorative pull is made using an ordinary dovetail bit. The entire length of
the door's inner edge can be used as a pull. I used a shop-made template as a guide
to create a circular design in the middle to complement the cabinet's modern look.

The Setup

Use a router with a guide bushing to follow the template. The template can be made
in whatever shape you choose.

I chose a circle to add some interest to the simple shape of the cabinet. I used a
handheld router so I could easily see when the semicircle was completely cut out.
When you're done routing, soften the edges slightly with sandpaper.

The Bit

This 3/4-in.-dia. dovetail bit has a 14-degree angle that leaves an easy-to-grip edge.
On these 3/4-in.-thick doors, I set the bit to cut 1/2 in. deep. Any deeper than this
would weaken the door's revealed back edge.

Source: Freud Tools, [phone],

http://www.freudtools.com/

3/4-in.-dia. dovetail

bit, #FRD 22-134, $20.

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