I milled all my IPE for the bed today - same as DavidF. For those planning on doing this themselves, start with an edge cut with a table saw and then use a 1/4" or 3/16" straight shank router bit for the deeper section. Mine came out great.

Straight shank router bit set-up

Milled bed wood ready for finishing



Bob

1954 Chevy 3100 5-Window
1954 5-Window COE aka "THE BEAST"
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