Post #816214 by BlackWater on Wed, Jul 2, 2025 6:06 PM

Thanks, I like your work too.

I think I used a 1/2" V-bit. I spoke to Danny "Tiki Diablo" at Tiki Oasis, since my table is based on his bar top at Undertow. He recommended a V-bit, sharp as possible so I bought a nice new one. He also recommended a full-sized router instead of the palm router, and pull towards you for the cleanest cut. He has some carving videos on his Instagram page that I studied.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CitgIi-DCFi/

https://www.instagram.com/tikidiablo/reel/DJR8NVvPb7T/

I measured the middle of each round part, then used a can of tuna to draw a circle as a guide. I did that on the top and on the side. I did a few test cuts on a scrap board, then I just went for it freehand and it came out OK. It's tiki, it shouldn't be perfect. :)

[ Edited by BlackWater on 2025-07-02 18:09:21 ]

[ Edited by BlackWater on 2025-07-02 18:09:30 ]