Router Table question-Beading on a concave shape

Ok Larry here it is. Took me about 15 minutes total to do this.

I used a pc laminate trim router with the plastic base plate removed and I made a curved block that I attached to the base as shown in the picture.

Here is a picture of the arch I routed. It's about 24" long.


And here is a progression of photos taken as I was routing the bead.


And the finished product.

thanks a bunch alan,, the guy was wrong about doing it on a table but he hand held will do it like you showed us..the key is to have a good force on the router to the edge being routed so you dont tip it up or down as you go along following the curve..... sweet and thanks again alan..

larry merlau said:

thanks a bunch alan,, the guy was wrong about doing it on a table but he hand held will do it like you showed us..the key is to have a good force on the router to the edge being routed so you dont tip it up or down as you go along following the curve..... sweet and thanks again alan..

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Looks like it would work well My problem would be keeping it perpendicular to the work piece. I tend to lose concentration from time to time

this board, when an craftsman shares his knowledge is such a beautiful thing.