Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One of the easiest ways to make a flat-bottom recess in a woodworking project is by using a router and a dish carving router bit. A dish carving bit features radius corners, a flat bottom, and a top bearing that rides along the edge of a template. In this video, you'll learn how we created the recesses in a mancala game project using a dish carving router bit and templates.

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