Semi-cylinder cut in dowel

[AdWaGh]

I’d like to make some simple but modern looking curtain poles for all the windows in our house. I’ve seen these one but can’t think how I could accurately make the semi-cylinder shape in the bracket dowel to hold the curtain rail dowel.

I’m thinking a forstner drill bit and a jig would probably do it but that doesn’t seem like the way to do it properly and neatly.

Any one know the answer or can point to a resource? I’m proud of the built-in wardrobes I’ve just finished but for all intents and purposes I’m a novice.

 

[ChaiLatte]

I’ve seen these one...

I may be over-reading, but that seems to suggest you are referring to a photograph that for some reason has not been included in your post.

What is possible now depends greatly on what your material looks like now. If it is a large lump of wood, drill a hole in it and remove everything surrounding that hole such that only half of it remains.

If the parts are finished-turned with circular symmetry looking square to the wall, are they parallel or tapered? Tapered makes the job more difficult. Perhaps mounting the item to a ridgid block, coping saw out the bulk and then use a bobbin sander with a jig/fence to finish the shape.

The difficulty of the task can vary greatly depending on where you do it in the production process.

 

[Bingy man]

A picture paints a thousand words - welcome to ukw