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| FREUD
ROUTER BIT GUIDE–Joinery Bits |
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Adjustable
Tongue
& Groove |
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USES:
Cuts tongue-and-groove joints
for panels, and breadboard ends,
plus stub tenon-and-mortise joints. |
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SIZES:
Tongue and groove widths: 7/32–3/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
Adjustable
to cut multiple widths. |
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| Biscuit
Joining |
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USES:
Cuts a slot that matches the thickness
of biscuits used in joinery. |
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SIZES:
Slot depth: 8.5–12.5mm” |
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VARIATIONS:
Multiple
bearings accommodate various biscuit
sizes. |
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| Divided
Lite Door* |
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USES:
Form the cope and bead profiles
on cabinet door rails, stiles,
and muntins. |
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SIZES:
Major radius: 1/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
Two-bit
sets plus a drill bit and chisel
cut all parts of joinery. |
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| Dovetail |
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USES:
Creates half-bind dovetail joints
when used with a jig, plus sliding-dovetails. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 1/4–13/16” |
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VARIATIONS:
Angle
ranges from 7° to 14°. |
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| Drawer
Lock* |
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USES:
Forms a locking rabbet-style joint
that increases gluing surface
and locks drawer boxes together. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1/2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Available with 1/4” or 1/2”
collet. |
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| Finger
Joint* |
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USES:
Creates an interlocking joint
with a large glue surface area
for strong edge-to-edge or end-to-end
joints. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 3/8–1 1/2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Variable-height
style available. |
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| Lock
Miter* |
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USES:
Creates a locking, self-aligning
miter joint with greater glue
surface. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1/2–1 1/4” |
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VARIATIONS:
One
bit size handles multiple stock
thickness. |
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| Rail
& Stile* |
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USES:
A two-bit set forms the cope and
stick joints in door frames, and
cuts the door-panel groove. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 11/16–7/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
One
piece bits also available. |
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Reversable
Glue Joint* |
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USES:
Forms a locking, self-aligning
miter joint with greater glue
surface. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1/2–1 1/4” |
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VARIATIONS:
One bit size handles multiple
stock thickness. |
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| Slot
Cutting |
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USES:
Form flutes and veins, makes signs,
and cuts coves when used with
an edge guide. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 1/8–2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Available with top-mounted bearing
for template mounting. |
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| V-Panel |
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USES:
Cuts the tongue-and-groove joint
and chamfers to create
V-groove panels. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1/2–1” |
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VARIATIONS:
Set of two bits includes spacers
to cut multiple tongue thickness. |
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| .JOINERY
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Window
Sash
& Repair |
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USES:
Creates rails, sash bars, muntins,
and frames for true dividend-lit
windows. |
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SIZES:
Cutting radius: 1/4” |
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VARIATIONS:
Two bits work together to cut
interlocking profiles. |
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with table-mounted router only. |
