I know what you mean.  My bearing is 3/16 and rode half in the kerf. I didn't do a full 1/4 round.
For these, I also could have cut the profile first,  but wanted more surface to ride on the table.
It was a consideration.

the cutoff piece warping
What you talkin about Willis  🤔

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.