Routing these two fish panels didn’t take very long. Exactly how long I don’t really know as it happened fast and I was busy at the time with other things. I did my best to sneak back into the tourer room to take pictures but I only managed a couple of pics before the two files were routed. Generally I allow 20 – 30 minutes per square foot for these kinds of textured files.
The first picture shows the fish after the rough pass was complete.
The second shows the 1/8″ bit at work, about 1/3 of the way through the file. The bowl shape is clearly visible.
Here’s a shot of the first fish relief finished but still on the router.
And here’s a shot of the two pieces pulled out of their bowls. I like to route just shy of the spoil board meaning I only surface it couple of times each year.
And here’s a shot of the two fish plaques – right off the router. They measure about 12″ wide by 10″ tall. they are routed from 30 lb Precision Board.
Next time we’ll be starting on the finishing of these two reliefs.
-dan
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