Rob - I've only just cottoned on to this thread - it's diverged somewhat from the original title!
Hey - I'm building my dual 12" bino at the moment and am tossing and turning over the bearings I'll use. I love the way you've done yours but an uncertain how you achieved the shape with your router. I've just started to use mine after owning it for a few years, and and perplexed as to just how you may have held the job and routed the angles and radii as you have. Could you briefly explain your technique for me?
PS - love the look. I'm using jarrah everwhere in the rocker box, but will need to go with something lighter in weight up top. I really like the lighter red of your stain. I, for one, love the light-red cedar look - it'd match the jarrah!
Cheers and thanks in advance
Chris