This is Tom’s
sensible, slick answer to the problem of crafting strong, invisible
seams. Instead of joining two flat surfaces, use the Wavy Edge Router
Base and Wavy Edge Router Bit to make two interlocking surfaces that
fit snugly together. Seam
edges align perfectly and don’t slip A wavy
surface seam is stronger because it has more adhesive area for better
bonding
Here’s how you do it: Rout one seam edge with one side of the stepped
Router Base, then rotate the router 180° and rout the other seaming
surface. You save time preparing the seams, and the automatic
alignment means you won’t do as much sanding to get a professional
finish.
The Seam
Rite System®
Tom’s special seaming process is so popular that he’s made a system
with everything you need to Seam Rite, at a significant savings over
buying the pieces separately. The only thing he feels bad about is
that no one will ever see your great handiwork.
The Seam Rite System includes:
Instruction video
2 pairs of Power Grips with Turnbuckles
Power Grip Cleaner
1 pair of 11" Indexing Arms
31" Straight Edge
Wavy Router Base
2" Insert Wavy Bit
Wavy Inserts (box of 10)
Seam Rite System
#8085
$995.00
#810
$46.00 with
mounting
holes for
21⁄2–31⁄4
HP Porter
Cable
Routers; fits 7" Diameter Base
#800
$46.00
without mounting holes
Wavy Edge Insert & Bit
This high-grade carbide bit uses a reversible insert blade to cut the
wavy seam. Inserts eliminate resharpening and ensure the accuracy of
every cut. The bit is 2" long and the cutting length is 1⅞".
Seam
edges align perfectly and don’t slip
#810