🔍 Yes, that’s actually recommended for large profiles. If you have a big round-over (say 3/4\" radius or larger), you don’t want to hog it all off in one go. You can raise the bit incrementally or use the router table fence to expose more of the cutter gradually. For example, you might set the bit low so it only cuts the bottom portion of the profile first, then raise it and do another pass that cuts the full curve. This approach reduces strain on the router and bit, and gives a cleaner result. If using a hand router with a bearing bit, some woodworkers will first cut a shallow chamfer with a chamfer bit or even on a table saw to remove some waste, then finish with the round-over bit – but you can also just take a shallow depth with the round-over itself by not running the bearing fully against the wood on the first pass. After a couple passes, you’ll end up with the full profile. The important thing is to keep the tool stable and follow the same path so the final cut cleans up any steps from earlier passes. It might take a bit more time, but the finish quality and reduced stress are worth it for large profiles.

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