Sounds like you want to do it with a router. If so, an inlay bushing set will get it done with a perfect fit.
Here's an example of a project with a very curvy joint done that way
This tutorial covers the whole project. There are lots of photos but the router cutting stuff is about in the middle.
Here's an example of a project with a very curvy joint done that way
This tutorial covers the whole project. There are lots of photos but the router cutting stuff is about in the middle.