I am trying to make a custom half-round molding on the router table, and then drill and counterbore holes for 1/4-20 bolts. I am wondering what order I should do it in: do I drill first and then rout, risking tearout on the inside of the holes (their about 5/8" dia) or rout the half round and then drill, with the holes possibly shifting from side to side. The holes need to be fairly precise as the bolt connects to a metal bar that doesn't have much leeway, and the wood has to be fairly smooth. Any ideas or comments?
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19 years ago