Rosette router bit

[LouieAtienza]

Originally Posted by kwakatak

I'm a stark newbie myself but on my first I was told to seal the wood with shellac prior to the routing then apply more afterward to seal it back up then using CA glue. FYI: CA glue will seep into the end grains otherwise and reacts adversely with certain finishes, producing a "day glow" effect. The benefit is that it won't expand and unless there are excessive gaps/tear out the purfling should stay put while sanding or scraping it flush.

After my first build about 5 yeara ago I would qioe shellac on the top after closing the box. It does help.when.routing, and protects the top from tape and glue, since I can be a bit sloppy!

[Troles]

Thanks for advice, makes sense to me. Never heard af dewaxed shellac, and just did an internet search of it and learned more. I want to do your method with it, do you have a link or source to buy some... I searched amazon.com but most shellac had wax.

[redir]

Using shellac on an area like binding before routing is always a good idea. I've used all kinds of glue for the rosette including, Titebond, LMI White, CA, and Duco Cement. I have not used epoxy but I really can't say any one is better than another. CA is fast and easy though, I really like using it for bindings as well but you have to be really careful.