Best Technique to use for insetting sandstoen coasters in wood

Oct 26, 2003 1 Replies

I have 4" sandstone coasters, that I want to inset in pieces of 4 3/8 mahogany. The Stones are round, the mahogany is square.



I figure my options are..


4" forstner bit (Expensive, center point my poke through, but easy)

Circle router template (Could be tough getting a perfect fit)



or some fashion of a guide template (Similar to making table saw inserts off the original)...then using a bushing create a larger circle...



any advice on the best way for this



hda


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