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   BruceS | Dec 28, 2008 10:48pm | #1

   The bearings are for setting the bit up.  Use a straight edge to align the bearing up with the face of your router table fence.  You will then have the proper depth of cut.  But I would make about three cuts,  making the last one about 1/16".  Also suggest using wide boards for the facing strip.   Cut the male and then rip it off,  much safer on the fingers.  I don't try to make a perfect flush V,  I prefer to leave 3/16"-1/4" extra stock for a stronger face edge.     As to splitting the plywood.  Just use enough clamping pressure to hold the faceing piece in place till the glue sets,  you'll have no problems.

    

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   Edited 12/28/2008 3:01 pm ET by BruceS

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   tooljunkie12 | Dec 29, 2008 12:14am | #2

   Thanks Bruce, I was planning to use multiple passes and now I see how the bearing will set the final pass. I'll offset the vee on the edging so it is nearly flush on the top with extra width on the bottom for strength when needed

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   BruceS | Dec 29, 2008 02:08am | #3

   No, No !   The V goes dead center vertically.  Make the piece extra wide horizontally by 3/16-1/4or 3/8"Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   pzaxtl | Dec 29, 2008 04:23am | #4

   No, No !   The V goes dead center vertically.

   HAHAHA!!  And to think, in two years when all the edge banding falls off, you'll get all the credit! heehee...

   Seriously, though, detailing the setup to cut accurate bandings can be a little tough to do in a forum post -- especially without the aid of a graphic or two.