> Thanks to all for your input. I went with the Flute & Bead bits
> ($19.95 each piece) from Grizzly.

I have used the grizzly bits on one canoe and one kayak. they are now starting to dull a little bit. The bits work great on straight grain lumber western red especially. while using on white cedar they tended to tearout more. Stick to to straight grained stock it will make the process alot easier. I also have used a bit found locally that had the bead and cove on one bit. You would just lower it for one and then raise it for the other. It also worked well. I would imagine shaper bits would be the way to go does any one have a source on them. they are in nicks book.