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(More customer reviews)This is fine set--strong, well-made, sharp, and packaged in a handsome wood storage box.Well worth the price.Only negative for me is the reveal on the panel raising bit wasn't quite the size I would have liked.
Here are some points that may prove helpful to you.
A.The description doesn't identify the five bits.They are from left to right in the picture 1) a bit for mating edges of boards for glue-ups 2) the panel raising bit, 3) a door lip bit--for making center panel lips that overhand rails and stiles, 4 and 5) a matched pair for cutting rails and stiles. If you are doing raised panels 2), 4) and 5) are the bits that count.
B.The set comes with a helpful how-to booklet.It is first rate.But, alongside the picture of the five bits on page 6 is a caption that misidentifies the five.The order is wrong.Left to right the bits shown are actually panel raiser, rail cutter, stile cutter, glue joint and door lip.
C.The panel raising bit will produce a relief of 3/4" (excluding the 3/8" that recesses into the rail and stile grooves).That's less than the more common 1-1 1/2" reveals on many kitchen cabinet doors.It turned out to be very acceptable for my rather small doors (20"x20"), but it may or may not be what you need or want.
D.You absolutely need to use a router/shaper table.The panel raising bit has a 2 1/2" diameter, so you need no less than a 3" throat opening.
E.The bits all worked fine on my 2 HP variable speed router--using red oak stock. (Variable speed helps a lot and is probably a must.)
F.You will want to make practice cuts on scrap, back up end cuts with waste stock to minimize tear-out, use a safety guard on the router/shaper table--along with safety glasses and use hold-downs to secure work pieces as they pass through the bit.
The raised panel doors were fun to make and they look splendid.Good luck with yours!
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Product Description:
Produce your own cabinet doors at a fraction of the cost of shaper heads.Designed for use with a 1/2" shank table-mounted router with 3/4" stock.All bits have 1/2" Shanks.Includes attractive wooden storage box.Applications:Cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and soft wood.Use on 1/2" shank table-mounted portable routers.Includes the following bits:99-001, 99-510, 99-031, 99-260
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