> Sears has an inexpensive ($9.99 US) starter set of router bits with a part
> number of 9 29021. My current poject is modifying these inexpensive bits
> to cut bead and cove edges on my strips.

Paul, I too am a machinist, and have the same kind of "I can do that" attitiude you do. But...in 20 years of routing I've never used worse bits than Sears cheapys, some don't even last thru a single job.Really loust steel. Even their carbides stink. Not to mention the safty of a modifed bit...For a measly $40 Grizzly Industrial has a cove and bead set MADE especially for kayaks and canoes. Your time modifying bits alone will be worth more than the $30 difference, not including having to cut each strip twice.

I've been followiong the bbs for a while, and I do respect your thoughts and ideas, but this time I think you are visiting that dangerous island"IGOTTAMAKEA",a place we've all been....

dave koslow a