Cove and bead strips like the one on the left have a 1/4" diameter groove cut in one edge and the other edge is rounded over to a 1/4" diameter. The strip thus becomes like a tongue and …

Most diy barrel sauna builders use a bead and cove joint for the staves, also known as a canoe joint. The allows the staves to fit together nicely while still allowing them to hinge into the barrel …

Whiteside Router Bits 3209 Cove and Bead Bit with 5/32-Inch Radius, 1-1/8-Inch Large Diameter and 1/2-Inch Cutting Length

This tutorial will teach you the secretes of making great bead & cove strips. Proper router bit height and depth are obviously key points but the real secret is how you mill you lumber.

Whiteside's Cove and Bead bits have an edge profile, creating a concave and a convex edge in one pass. One of the more standard and traditional of router bits designs.

MLCS Cove and Bead Router Bits also called canoe bits make interlocking sealed edge joints. Make tight fitting cedar strips for a canoe, hot tub, or planter.

By cutting the bead first there will be fewer opportunities for damage between milling the cove and assembling the strip on your boat. Start with strips that are very consistent thickness. I'm using …

Feb 14, 2015 · - the cove edge is more robust. - the actual joint formed has reduced depth. - there will be a reduced joint area, so glue joint will have less strength. Having the stronger edge on …

If you cut a perfectly centered bead on the edge of a precise 1 / 4 " thick strip, that edge will fit snugly and precisely into a cove cut with the 1 / 4 " cove bit. This accurate fit ensures a good …