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   Eef | Dec 01, 2008 07:03pm | #1

   ss,

   handy?

   do you mean easy to set up or use?  none are very difficult to use or set up.  what detail or profile you may want may be how you should look at it.  there are many choices. 

   good luck

   eef

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   BruceS | Dec 02, 2008 03:19am | #2

   I know it can be done with http://www.eagleamerica.com  S/R bits.   But you will have to do some experimenting and shimming on the cope bit.

   1. Remove the slot cutter from the stick (s) bit but leave the bearing ON for set up purposes(set it flush with the fence) and #### enough washers or shims to fill up the space the cutter took up and replace the nut.  Do the Stick cuts.

   2. Remove the bearing from the cope bit and add the slot cutter from the stick bit to it,  two slot cutters on one bit.   Care must be taken to use shims on the slot cutter closest to the profile cutter so they don't hit,  stager that cutter,  then add the second slot cutter in a staggered position.   The real trick is going to be the setup on the router table since there will not be a bearing on the bit to set up with.  Great care is going to be needed for cutting their length too.  Remember that the rails will have to be 3/4" longer.

   Sounds complicated, but it can be done.  I hope you followed that mess.

   I would run the bits at about 12,000.

   Eagle America also has some MINI S/R bits that may be suitable for the smaller work.

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

   Bruce S. 

    

   
   

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   Edited 12/1/2008 7:24 pm ET by BruceS

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   RalphBarker | Dec 02, 2008 11:38pm | #3

   I'm unclear on the function of the square frames being added to the newel post (sections?). Thus, I'm wondering if R/S joints on the corners of the frames are the best choice.

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   BruceS | Dec 03, 2008 02:41am | #4

   My take on it was that he wants coped joints.

   But IMHO mitered joints would be fine, with a much greater selection of profiles.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   tatekata | Dec 03, 2008 02:05pm | #5

   Thanks for the advice on the bits.  It sounds like a lot of set-up to do 6 newel posts, plus I decided to try a different method.

   Basically I have to make square newel posts, add post caps, then 8 inches down add some moulding, plus a raised "frame panel".  Since it has to be on 4 sides, I'm going to add corners to the post, then attach my stiles for the frame in the space between the corners. 

   I gues I'll have to post pics if I get it right.