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- Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit - 1" Dia x 1/2" H x 1/2" Shank
Overview
Our Drawer Lock Bit routs a joint similar to a locking rabbet, but the rabbet is wedge-shaped so the parts fit tighter when clamped. A single bit routs both parts of the joint, and is capable of routing joints for drawers with applied drawer fronts, and for drawer boxes where the finished front is integrated. You can also create joints where the finished front overlaps the side, in order to hide metal drawer sides.
K10 and K20 grade carbide for clean cutting action.
Final sharpening with 600 - 800 grit diamond wheels.
Precision balanced for smooth operation.
Baked-on anti-stick coating to reduce pitch and resin buildup.
If you are not 100% satisfied with these bits, send them back for a refund.
What's included
(1) Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit
Technical Details
- Brand: Rockler
- Weight (lbs): 0.1500
- Bit Type: Drawer Lock
- Diameter: 1"
- Cutter Height: 1/2"
- Shank Size: 1/2"
- Flutes: 2
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Why did you choose this?
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making a lot of drawers
Charles K
on Apr 20, 2018
Making drawers for the first time and wanted to try this bit.
Michael G
on Mar 18, 2018
Have seen a drawer lock bit advertised in the past and thought I would try this one. Good price.
Anthony D
on Mar 13, 2018
Making drawers.
Mark P
on Feb 23, 2018
To make drawers for a dresser.
Tommy
on Feb 9, 2018
to make drawers in jewelry box faster than cutting dovetails
C H
on Jan 4, 2018
I've used Rockler router bits for years and they are extremely durable.
Barry S
on Jan 1, 2018
Could not afford dovetail jig and needed to be more accurate and efficient with creating box joints. This is a stronger joint than 45 miter but less cost than a dovetail.
Patrick W
on Dec 18, 2017
Because the ¾" lock bit is too hard to set up!
Ronnie B
on Oct 14, 2017
I'm building 3 or 4 projects that will be using drawer's, and this could really decrease the time it takes, while increasing the quality of the end product.
Gary M
on Sep 30, 2017
to use on the back of drawers
Tom M
on Sep 3, 2017
i saw this bit on woodsmith television show
Danny C
on Aug 25, 2017
to make a stronger draws
Kevin B
on Aug 10, 2017
I'm building kitchen cabinets and drawers and need a strong but simple corner joint.
Robert P
on Jul 19, 2017
I can use thi in making drawers
Dan S
on Jul 7, 2017
I have been looking for an easier drawer joint system. This should be the affordable answer.
GARRY H
on Jun 1, 2017
I saw it in use on you tube and thought it would make drawer making more efficient
William M
on May 24, 2017
Looks easier than dovetails
LINDA S
on Apr 19, 2017
SAW YOUR BIT ON YOU TUBE, LOOKS LIKE A STRONG JOINT FOR A DAWER.
Michael K
on Apr 3, 2017
This tool will help me make drawers that will not fall apart. I have and still use brad nails to hold drawers together, and just the other day, the drawer front came off and now I have to redo the drawer.
Hans H
on Mar 22, 2017
I am planning to make wooden boxes for family members and friend. I saw a video how nicely it works and was sold on it.
David S. B
on Mar 2, 2017
Make drawers stronger
Steve D
on Feb 15, 2017
works well once you get routor set up rite
mark r
on Feb 8, 2017
I AM GOING TO BUILD A SMALL PARTS CABINET
Edward D
on Feb 2, 2017
to try out for other than davetails
david b
on Jan 30, 2017
making a lot of drawers
Charles K
on Apr 20, 2018
To make drawers
Ronald K
on Mar 23, 2018
Making drawers for the first time and wanted to try this bit.
Michael G
on Mar 18, 2018
To make drawers
Bruce W
on Mar 17, 2018
Have seen a drawer lock bit advertised in the past and thought I would try this one. Good price.
Anthony D
on Mar 13, 2018
I have several drawers to make.
Wayne M
on Mar 5, 2018
Making drawers.
Mark P
on Feb 23, 2018
Boxes
Robert R
on Feb 19, 2018
To make drawers for a dresser.
Tommy
on Feb 9, 2018
have a lot of drawers to build
Jeffry B
on Jan 29, 2018
to make drawers in jewelry box faster than cutting dovetails
C H
on Jan 4, 2018
Make better drawers
Bill C
on Jan 1, 2018
I've used Rockler router bits for years and they are extremely durable.
Barry S
on Jan 1, 2018
Will be a very good to build interlocking drawers.
Greg N
on Dec 30, 2017
Could not afford dovetail jig and needed to be more accurate and efficient with creating box joints. This is a stronger joint than 45 miter but less cost than a dovetail.
Patrick W
on Dec 18, 2017
Like the locking design for boxes and drawers.
Robert M
on Nov 20, 2017
Because the ¾" lock bit is too hard to set up!
Ronnie B
on Oct 14, 2017
base cabinet drawers
Ronald T
on Oct 1, 2017
I'm building 3 or 4 projects that will be using drawer's, and this could really decrease the time it takes, while increasing the quality of the end product.
Gary M
on Sep 30, 2017
I use dovetail at present, trying something new
Steve W
on Sep 15, 2017
to use on the back of drawers
Tom M
on Sep 3, 2017
Will be repairing some antique furniture draws so the bit will be of a great help.
T C
on Aug 30, 2017
i saw this bit on woodsmith television show
Danny C
on Aug 25, 2017
to make drawers, obviously
Victor B
on Aug 22, 2017
to make a stronger draws
Kevin B
on Aug 10, 2017
quick easy setup for quick drawer boxes
DAN P
on Jul 21, 2017
I'm building kitchen cabinets and drawers and need a strong but simple corner joint.
Robert P
on Jul 19, 2017
For making cabinet drawers.
David L
on Jul 13, 2017
I can use thi in making drawers
Dan S
on Jul 7, 2017
Good product with Jig to remove the guess work.
Bill S
on Jun 3, 2017
I have been looking for an easier drawer joint system. This should be the affordable answer.
GARRY H
on Jun 1, 2017
I saw it on woodsmith shop on KSPS( PBS Station locally) & thought it would make my life much easier. It looks so easy rather than doing half blind dovetails on all sides
J.M. E
on May 26, 2017
I saw it in use on you tube and thought it would make drawer making more efficient
William M
on May 24, 2017
Chosen so that we have all the tools needed to make a professional wall bed unit. Looks matter.
Darylann C
on Apr 28, 2017
Looks easier than dovetails
LINDA S
on Apr 19, 2017
building a table
Dwight P
on Apr 19, 2017
SAW YOUR BIT ON YOU TUBE, LOOKS LIKE A STRONG JOINT FOR A DAWER.
Michael K
on Apr 3, 2017
I chose this item because many of the projects I want to complete have drawers in them and this looked like it will work almost as well as a dove tail jig, which I am not ready to purchase yet.
Ross K
on Apr 1, 2017
This tool will help me make drawers that will not fall apart. I have and still use brad nails to hold drawers together, and just the other day, the drawer front came off and now I have to redo the drawer.
Hans H
on Mar 22, 2017
To make drawers for a cabinet I am making to fit under my router table
Charlie
on Mar 13, 2017
I am planning to make wooden boxes for family members and friend. I saw a video how nicely it works and was sold on it.
David S. B
on Mar 2, 2017
Isn't it obvious?
David G
on Feb 15, 2017
Make drawers stronger
Steve D
on Feb 15, 2017
it makes better doors
Robert M
on Feb 12, 2017
works well once you get routor set up rite
mark r
on Feb 8, 2017
faster than dovetail has its place in draw making
Val C
on Feb 3, 2017
I AM GOING TO BUILD A SMALL PARTS CABINET
Edward D
on Feb 2, 2017
It appears to be a better solution than the rabbit joints I was creating on the table saw through trial and error on sample pieces
Eric S
on Feb 1, 2017
to try out for other than davetails
david b
on Jan 30, 2017
Easier than using a table saw for lock joints
Jim S
on Jan 29, 2017
To make drawers
Ronald K
on Mar 23, 2018
To make drawers
Bruce W
on Mar 17, 2018
I have several drawers to make.
Wayne M
on Mar 5, 2018
Boxes
Robert R
on Feb 19, 2018
have a lot of drawers to build
Jeffry B
on Jan 29, 2018
Make better drawers
Bill C
on Jan 1, 2018
Will be a very good to build interlocking drawers.
Greg N
on Dec 30, 2017
Like the locking design for boxes and drawers.
Robert M
on Nov 20, 2017
base cabinet drawers
Ronald T
on Oct 1, 2017
I use dovetail at present, trying something new
Steve W
on Sep 15, 2017
Will be repairing some antique furniture draws so the bit will be of a great help.
T C
on Aug 30, 2017
to make drawers, obviously
Victor B
on Aug 22, 2017
quick easy setup for quick drawer boxes
DAN P
on Jul 21, 2017
For making cabinet drawers.
David L
on Jul 13, 2017
Good product with Jig to remove the guess work.
Bill S
on Jun 3, 2017
I saw it on woodsmith shop on KSPS( PBS Station locally) & thought it would make my life much easier. It looks so easy rather than doing half blind dovetails on all sides
J.M. E
on May 26, 2017
Chosen so that we have all the tools needed to make a professional wall bed unit. Looks matter.
Darylann C
on Apr 28, 2017
building a table
Dwight P
on Apr 19, 2017
I chose this item because many of the projects I want to complete have drawers in them and this looked like it will work almost as well as a dove tail jig, which I am not ready to purchase yet.
Ross K
on Apr 1, 2017
To make drawers for a cabinet I am making to fit under my router table
Charlie
on Mar 13, 2017
Isn't it obvious?
David G
on Feb 15, 2017
it makes better doors
Robert M
on Feb 12, 2017
faster than dovetail has its place in draw making
Val C
on Feb 3, 2017
It appears to be a better solution than the rabbit joints I was creating on the table saw through trial and error on sample pieces
Eric S
on Feb 1, 2017
Easier than using a table saw for lock joints
Jim S
on Jan 29, 2017
the 22637 bit is great for 3/4" material however, I believe there is a smaller bit, with a 1/4" shank that better accommodates 1/2" material? Advise please.
dennis w
on May 20, 2016
Does this bit work with 1/2" sides and front?
jasper
on Aug 4, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I may not be using it exactly as the instructions say but if your stock is 1/2" thick you can set the bit with the following on a router table: Table to top of bit:3/8" Fence to the edge of bit (depth of cut): 5/16" If you run the face horizontally and the sides vertically you should be all set.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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- Patricia P on Aug 19, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I may not be using it exactly as the instructions say but if your stock is 1/2" thick you can set the bit with the following on a router table: Table to top of bit:3/8" Fence to the edge of bit (depth of cut): 5/16" If you run the face horizontally and the sides vertically you should be all set.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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- Patricia P on Aug 19, 2016
No. 1/2" sides AND 3/4"front and backs
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- Robert D on Aug 15, 2015
- Purchased on May 28, 2015
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CAN I USE ON 3/8 THICKNESS BOX WORK
dewhit77
on Mar 7, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't think so. Instructions say 3/4" front and 1/2" sides.
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- db123 on Jun 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't think so. Instructions say 3/4" front and 1/2" sides.
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- db123 on Jun 24, 2016
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Can I use this with 5/8" stock?
Tom Zarnoth
on Oct 26, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Sure, just don't go below the depth of the cutter on 1 pass.
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- JOHN H on Nov 1, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Sure, just don't go below the depth of the cutter on 1 pass.
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- JOHN H on Nov 1, 2015
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Does 22637 come in a 1/4 inch shank?
glinda c
on Oct 9, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I believe it only comes in 1\2 inch shank. It works really well in a router table and cuts in one pass. I believe the 1/2 inch shank provides the best format for this bit.
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- David L on Oct 9, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I believe it only comes in 1\2 inch shank. It works really well in a router table and cuts in one pass. I believe the 1/2 inch shank provides the best format for this bit.
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- David L on Oct 9, 2015
to make one pass ...a 1/2 shank at the router table is the way to go...
re whether the bit is available in a 1/4 - give Rockler a call
Leon
re whether the bit is available in a 1/4 - give Rockler a call
Leon
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- Leon S on Oct 9, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2015
Have looked in Rocklers catalog and it appears that it only comes with a 1/2" shank regards Barry
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- Barry M on Oct 11, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 23, 2015
no I believe it works best as a 1/2inch shank. Works great in a router table.
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- David L on Oct 9, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2015
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Do you supply a set up block?
John C
on Oct 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi John. When I purchased 18 months ago it did not have a set-up block. What I suggest is that after your initial set-up you make a template out of scrap for the drawer you just set up. That way you will always have the correct set-up block for what you want to do. I've made several different templates depending on wood thickness and which direction I use for the drawer fronts and sides.
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- charles m on Oct 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Hi John. When I purchased 18 months ago it did not have a set-up block. What I suggest is that after your initial set-up you make a template out of scrap for the drawer you just set up. That way you will always have the correct set-up block for what you want to do. I've made several different templates depending on wood thickness and which direction I use for the drawer fronts and sides.
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- charles m on Oct 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2015
A set up block is available as a separate purchase of $7.99
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- Frank R on Oct 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2015
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Can this be used with ¾" sides?
Patrick T
on Oct 18, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Use it on 3/4" sides takes a little adjusting but works great
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- Brian W on May 17, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Use it on 3/4" sides takes a little adjusting but works great
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- Brian W on May 17, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2016
yes and they also sell a great set up block for 3/4 also
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- francis M on Oct 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2015
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How large of an overlap can you put on the drawer front?
Dennis S
on Sep 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have only used this bit for the rear of the drawer.
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- Eric F on Sep 5, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I have only used this bit for the rear of the drawer.
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- Eric F on Sep 5, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2015
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I am using 3/4 inch fronts/backs and 1/2 inch sides--How do I set the bit? I do have your guage
Gerald C
on Oct 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes we do have a set up block for this. Item #53810
And here is a link to the instructions that we have online.
http://go.rockler.com/tech/Rockler-Drawer-Lock-Router-Bit-Instructions.pdf
And here is a link to the instructions that we have online.
http://go.rockler.com/tech/Rockler-Drawer-Lock-Router-Bit-Instructions.pdf
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- Rick H Staff on Oct 11, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes we do have a set up block for this. Item #53810
And here is a link to the instructions that we have online.
http://go.rockler.com/tech/Rockler-Drawer-Lock-Router-Bit-Instructions.pdf
And here is a link to the instructions that we have online.
http://go.rockler.com/tech/Rockler-Drawer-Lock-Router-Bit-Instructions.pdf
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Will this produce strong enough drawers for a chest of drawers?
db123
on Sep 10, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It works very well and is easy to set up and operate, I would recommend this bit to anyone making drawers for a project.
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- Richard M on Sep 14, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It works very well and is easy to set up and operate, I would recommend this bit to anyone making drawers for a project.
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- Richard M on Sep 14, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
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How can this be s strong joint? It is over 90% end joint!
Dale H
on Oct 7, 2017
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Rockler Draw Lock Router Bit. Great Bit
Very good quality, easy setup, makes excellent cuts. I really enjoy making drawers know with this bit it makes it so simple great locking joints every time. If you want make drawers and tried of hassle with other joints try this bit you’ll love it.
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This drawer bit works really well, easy to set up and repeat. Excellent for the right application.
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Drawer lock router bit
Very pleased with this bit as it makes a gong joint when set correctly. Makes a strong drawer without the time and difficulty of other joining options.
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Bit makes great joinery for drawers. Joint is solid and instructions make it easy to rout both sides of joint.
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Watched the Utube videos, ordered the bit, but haven’t got around using it yet. I’ll Be back with my opinion as soon as I put it to work. Very impressed with delivery time. Kudos to the shipping department.
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Great way to produce a good wood joint
The bit produced a smooth cut . The joint looked really nice.
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Quick lock Mitter joint
A nice fast strong lock Mitter joint
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Excellent
It takes a few passes fine tuning the fence, but once you get it set, it works great. The fit is perfect. All you have to do is trust the bit and your adjustments. Mike
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Good Drawer Lock Bit - Solid Joints
I recently purchased this bit and have used it to make a replacement drawer, using a 3/4" hardwood front and 1/2" plywood sides. Setup instructions were decent, and here's what I learned. 1. Setup the bit for the drawer front first (3/8" tall and 3/8" clearance from the router table fence)...go ahead and make these cuts on both sides of the drawer front. 2. Setup the bit for the sides (same 3/8" height and 1/4" clearance from the router table fence). 3. Make test cuts with scrap 1/2" plywood pieces to dial in the set back from the router table fence. Check this by mating the test pieces with the previously routed drawer front. Will probably need only 2-3 test cuts to dial in. This is necessary because 1/2" plywood is often not actually a true 1/2". 4. (IMPORTANT for PLYWOOD sides)...put a piece of painters tape with its edge ALONG the cut line (3/8" from the edge being routed). This is quick/easy to do and I can confirm that it eliminates the tear-out that you will probably get with plywood. 5. Glue up the joints, clamp, and post-clamp you can use some pin nails (23 ga.) on the sides to further secure the joints. I do think the joints are strong and will hold up to daily use.
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Making drawers.
This device certainly saved time in making the drawer fronts and backs. Love the tool.
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Great Bit
This bit will save a lot of time. I would definitely recommend it. Dovetails look great, but with Blumotion slides (softclose), really no need. This is a great substitute. The jig it block is good for 3/4" fronts and 1/2" sides. I make my drawer boxes 5/8" all sides so I made my own set up block.
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One great bit
Easy to set up. Love the way it helps hold my projects together while getting them secured.
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Easy drawers
This bit works really well. A few test cuts was all it took to get the bit height and router table fence adjusted. Then I cut the fronts, backs and sides for 15 drawers without any further adjustment.
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I had no porblems I couldn't fix
It only took me two tries to get the correct height and three tries to get the correct depth. I used a combination square to set the set back for 1/4" then used one of those little brass bars to increase the depth 1/8" to get the correct 3/8" setback without having to reset my combination square. I was making some utility drawers out of 1/2" Baltic birch both fronts/bacs and sides and it did blow out big time on the vertical pass. However by using the suggestion another user posted by scribing with a marking tool dropped the blow out to only 25% of the cuts. I think if I had taken a dovetail saw and cut just a bit deeper ono the scribe line there would have been no blow out. These were utility drawers so the blow out didn't really bother me. I make the simple jig I found on youtube to hold the vertical piece steady so it couldn't rock and I ran four drawers in about 15 minutes once I got the set up done.
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My first time working with this type of but and worked really nice. Glad I took the time and watched the video that show how to use this bit. Thanks
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Once you get it adjusted all you do is run the end of the drawers as shown , the fit is great.
Remember it has a 1/2" shank...
I went on you tube to see how to run the drawer.
Remember it has a 1/2" shank...
I went on you tube to see how to run the drawer.
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Great bit for making locking drawer miters.
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great professional looking joint. a real time saver and easy assembly.
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Best Drawer bit I have found
Simple to set up in router table. Easy to get very good results.
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Used by beginner woodworker – glad I purchased
As a rookie woodworker, who teaches myself as I go along, I bought this bit to up my game and get better results in drawer making. Since purchase I have used and set this bit up for multiple projects.
I agree with other reviewers, this bit could have better instructions.
Both time and patience are required for initial set-up, but once that is done the final results are perfect drawers that fit together. It goes without saying, once you have the bit set up, use scrap wood to make a few jigs. You’ll always get consistent and reliable results.
I agree with other reviewers, this bit could have better instructions.
Both time and patience are required for initial set-up, but once that is done the final results are perfect drawers that fit together. It goes without saying, once you have the bit set up, use scrap wood to make a few jigs. You’ll always get consistent and reliable results.
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Great drawer lock bit; BUT:
This bit works extremely well, but there ought to be better instructions on setting up the bit. I was ready to pull out my hair, thinking it was defective. I left it overnight, came back and tweaked it several times for a great joint. I used both the flush fit and the overlap for the drawer front. I usually use a dovetail jig for drawers, but this is a whole lot faster once you get the bit set. I still give it 5 stars, although it need better instructions.
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drawer glue joint
works well and even used it to make channel for drawer bottoms!
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have one will buy more soon ! it makes locking joints quick and easy ,saves time !!
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Great Bit
This bit is designed for a specific purpose and it works very well. You can make a few different under cuts with this to make a deeper grip on the drawer
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I have this bit and wanted...
I have this bit and wanted to share something about using it with plywood. I have a cutting guage, something like a marking guage but with a small knife-like blade. Scoring the edge of the cross grain cuts will eliminate tearout. Much faster than taking two cuts, you heard it here first. :}
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April 9, 2013
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Really handy bit for making simple...
Really handy bit for making simple drawers fast. Get the setup block. Also in the left hand side bar and on the more info page there is a pdf data sheet link you can download with more detailed instructions, which I found really helpful.
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September 14, 2012
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I found the solution to routing...
I found the solution to routing plywood, first make a shallow pass to cut the score the first ply, then you can set full depth and rout with ease. The bit is designed for joining 3/4 fronts to 1/2 sides. I was hoping to use it for the back which is 1/2" but looks like I will have to use the old school dado.
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November 7, 2011
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When I first used this bit...
When I first used this bit I had no idea of how to set it up,after several adjustments all went well and I made a lot of drawers on 12mm stock with a added front.(I then made set up blocks)I then needed to use 19mm stock and found that my set up blocks were no use at all and I was back to zero(in fact the way I had used it on 12mm was completely wrong)back to trial and error then sucess,I made a set of set up blocks. Using it the correct way does not require a added draw front.
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December 3, 2009
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Good corners
after a little set up and test cuts I had great corner joints on my draws
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Works well
The bit works well for 1/2" and thicker boards, it was marginal on the European 12mm plywood.
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Most worthwhile bit I own.
Not as pretty as, but much easier than, dovetail joints. Ease of use alone is worth a fourth star.
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nearly perfect after a little fine tuning.
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Meet my New Best Friend
Makes a nice corner joint. Easy and strong.
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Good quality, but difficult to setup
The bit is good quality, however setup is difficult and there are no instructions.
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Works great once the setup is done
Setup is somewhat tedious and requires multiple passes on scrap pieces before final cuts are made. Used scrap UHMW to create a setup up jig for future use.
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Drawer Lock Bit
This router bit makes for a nice drawer corner joint, but the set up can be tricky. I had to run quite a few samples before reaching the correct settings of bit height and fence set back.
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nice bit
I followed Michael's instructions for set up and it worked perfectly. Yes, it is not good on 1/2" plywood, which is what I used, but also scoring the wood kept the tearout to a minimum. Will use solid 1/2" next time.
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March 16, 2014
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This bit is very good for...
This bit is very good for making drawers quickly. I did not buy the set-up jig, but had no problem setting it up. Three test cuts and I was making drawers with inset fronts was not a problem though you may want to remove the some material with a table saw first.
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April 23, 2011
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I had made my son-in-law some...
I had made my son-in-law some bee hives in the past using finger joint joinery, but when he came to me asking if I could make him enough supers for 4 hives and he needed them pretty quick I figured I needed to find something faster than cutting all of those finger joints. Even though it took a little bit of setup time on the router table to get the correct height, this drawer lock bit fit the bill perfectly. Wish I had gone ahead and purchased the set up jig for it.
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April 19, 2008
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This is a simple alternative to...
This is a simple alternative to dovetaling drawers and alot faster. It really works well. The only problem is the setup, it's very slow unless you have the setup jig also. With this jig it is a snap and a very good addition to anyone's collection of router bits
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October 11, 2007
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I should have been notified that I needed to set up tool in order to make this work properly. I will have to order the gauge before I use this. Also there were no instructions on how to use it.
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Tough to setup
It took me almost an hour to get it lined up correctly. I first followed the instructions and it was close, but not correct. I had to keep making adjustments till I got it correct. I then made a template as shown in the attached photo that makes it easier the next time, which it did.

Made a nice tight joint. It may look a little off, but when squeezed together it is tight.
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Hmmm...
Ok so Im kinda new to woodworking and I had a bit of trouble getting this bit dialed in. That being said, I have seen the veils of this bit in action. I still need some practice but Im getting there. So the 3 stars are more of a lack of experience on my part. I hope to be doing a few drawers in my future so I can't wait to get this dialed in.
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Requires Practice and Precautions
Even with the setup block I found some practice is required. Some tips: 1) Until you get confident, start with the material over-length so if you mess up the first cut, you can make another attempt without scrapping the whole piece. 2) Push the pieces through the router with a sacrificial piece of scrap material prevents tear out. 3) I found sanding the end grain of the sides before routing gives a better final fit.
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Draw lock bit? It's a bit...
Draw lock bit? It's a bit of a challenge to set it up properly. I'm not going to comment on this point. What I want to comment on is that this bit makes an EXCELLENT draw slide creator. It is a bugbear to get hyper sub millimetre exact for draw joints, but if you are to use this to make a pseudo-draw slide joint it is perfect. I will still attempt to use it for its original purpose though.
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May 15, 2013
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