Mark and Route the Miter Fold Groove
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double hot dog fold on this Modern Mill mantle!
What happens here
Mark the center line along the length of the main mantel board using a measuring tape and a pencil or marking gauge. Once marked, secure the board to a stable workbench using clamps. Set up a router with a V-groove bit. Carefully guide the router along the marked center line to create a precise V-shaped groove. This groove will allow the board to be folded to form a mitered corner, creating the illusion of a thicker piece of wood.
Goal: Create the V-groove for the miter-fold joint
Tools and materials
- Clamps Bessey — Securing the wood board to the workbench for routing
- Measuring Tape — Measuring the center line on the wood board
- Pencil or Marking Gauge — Marking the cut line for the router
- Router Metabo HPT — Creating the V-groove for the miter fold
- V-Groove Router Bit — Cutting the specific V-shape for the miter fold
- Wood Board with Squared Ends — The primary component for the mantel, now ready for the miter fold