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Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit - 1" Dia x 1/2" H x 1/2" Shank Zoom

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Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit - 1" Dia x 1/2" H x 1/2" Shank

Item #: 22637
Rout strong, precise corner joints for drawer boxes with just one bit!
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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.

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    What's included

    (1) Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit

    Technical Details

    • Brand: Rockler
    • Weight (lbs): 0.1600
    • Bit Type: Drawer Lock
    • Diameter: 1"
    • Cutter Height: 1/2"
    • Shank Size: 1/2"
    • Flutes: 2

    Technical Downloads

    Rockler Drawer Lock Router Bit Instructions

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    Why did you choose this?
    Rockler Store
    Needed a better way to lock the drawer sides together. I saw the technique on the woodsmith shop.
    George R on Sep 27, 2016
    I am having difficulty with one I purchased from another store.
    G U on Sep 22, 2016
    Needed a better way to lock the drawer sides together. I saw the technique on the woodsmith shop.
    George R on Sep 27, 2016
    If you build drawers this simple tool will save you a lot of time and with a little practice, give you a great looking result.
    Howard C on Sep 27, 2016
    I am having difficulty with one I purchased from another store.
    G U on Sep 22, 2016
    try a different procedure for cutting corners
    Gerald C on Sep 4, 2016
    To add a new way of joinery to my drawers.
    Todd C on Aug 16, 2016
    Building a cabinet with many drawers. Need simple, quick drawers.
    David I on Aug 5, 2016
    Making drawers
    DICK O on Jul 24, 2016
    To make stronger box joints
    Gary G on Jun 25, 2016
    I have never used on but it looks like it would work well
    Jerry O on Jun 21, 2016
    I am going to make a lot of drawers
    Jerry S on May 22, 2016
    Fast and strong
    Scott B on May 10, 2016
    to make better draw assemblies
    Sawdust PawPaw on Apr 12, 2016
    catalog
    paul c on Apr 3, 2016
    Handy bit for quick box and drawer construction.
    mouse on Mar 30, 2016
    Not sure, to be honest. Was on a roll.
    Don, The Old Fxxx on Mar 29, 2016
    Going to be making a lot of drawers and this I think would speed things up considerably
    Joanne J on Mar 5, 2016
    Wanted to see if it was easier than doing the connection the old fashioned way. It was.
    Ray G on Mar 5, 2016
    Needed it
    Jim B on Mar 3, 2016
    Faster than making dovetails when it's not a furniture-grade project
    Steven C on Mar 1, 2016
    To compliment cabinet/ drawer tools
    KEVIN F on Feb 24, 2016
    Seems to be a good process to produce sturdy drawer construction.
    Scott A on Feb 7, 2016
    I could not find this at the local store. They were on back order too and would not get it in anytime before I could get it online.
    Arthur H on Feb 2, 2016
    making drawers
    Clements J on Jan 29, 2016
    I have a project coming up that requires the fabrication of six drawer boxes made from soft maple. This router bit will aid in assuring strong joints in these drawers.
    John M on Jan 26, 2016
    Saw these on Wordsmith video and looked like I could use them.
    Frederick W on Jan 24, 2016
    too time consuming to set up table saw for this cut I wanted to try this
    frank p on Jan 19, 2016
    Good alternative to dovetails
    Dominic F on Jan 17, 2016
    I want to give it a try and for the price we will see how it works
    James on Jan 6, 2016
    easy joint
    Ron M on Jan 1, 2016
    Much easier & more precise than using saperate
    bits & a lot of setup
    THOMAS P on Jan 1, 2016
    This is a new venture for drawer building. I had an old-school, dovetail or nothing mindset but dovetails take time and don't fair so well with plywood boxes. Success is TBD but this is worth a look.
    Geoffrey B on Dec 30, 2015
    Quicker than dove tails.
    Mark A on Dec 22, 2015
    easier than dovetail
    Michael R on Dec 8, 2015
    I liked what I saw in your catalogue
    Craig H on Dec 4, 2015
    Have this
    Richard H on Nov 30, 2015
    to make drawers
    Edward on Nov 30, 2015
    My Friend Has One
    Errol S on Nov 26, 2015
    After watching the video, the ease of use with jig 53810 looks to make things easier with the gift boxes I make.
    John F on Nov 26, 2015
    Doing some cabinet work
    Austin H on Nov 23, 2015
    building better drawers
    DAVID C on Nov 22, 2015
    I wanted to do something different for the bedroom furniture.
    Jason W on Nov 15, 2015
    To make tight joints
    Thomas N on Nov 6, 2015
    Simplify drawer making process.
    Scott B on Nov 6, 2015
    wanted it
    Robert O on Nov 1, 2015
    Construct better drawers, considering I do not own a dovetail jig.
    Robert M on Oct 30, 2015
    faster drawer making
    Gary S on Oct 19, 2015
    I watched the video, and like the design.
    Richard C on Oct 18, 2015
    About to start building some drawers and decided to give drawer lock idea a look.
    Robert G on Oct 18, 2015
    Making some cabinets put in drawers in the cabinets want to good tight lock so the drawer does not come apart when you open
    Bernhaed H on Oct 17, 2015
    Quality bit, attractive price.
    David W. on Oct 14, 2015
    If you build drawers this simple tool will save you a lot of time and with a little practice, give you a great looking result.
    Howard C on Sep 27, 2016
    try a different procedure for cutting corners
    Gerald C on Sep 4, 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.
    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.
    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.
    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
    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
    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.
    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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    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. :}
    April 8, 2013
    There is only one correct height...
    There is only one correct height setting for this bit. It doesn't matter what the material thickness is. 1. Set the bit so it sticks up approximately 3/8" above your router table. 2. Set the fence so it is slightly back from the lower cutter edge. 3. Run two boards across the bit. 4. Turn one of the boards over and fit the cuts together. If the fit is loose, you need to raise the bit slightly. If the tongues fail to reach the bottom of the grooves, lower the bit slightly. 5. Cut off the test cuts and repeat until you are satisfied with the fit. The fence settings will be different for the drawer sides and the front/back. Best for the sides is so the lower part of the bit just barely skims the ends of the side boards. Multiple passes that remove less material will reduce tearout. Save a sample setup board to use as a setup jig next time.
    February 27, 2013
    The bit is good and with...
    The bit is good and with the set-up block, easy to use. One caution: don't even think about using this for plywood drawer sides. At any speed, the bit blows out even 7-ply material. Use this only on sold wood drawer sides.
    March 21, 2011
    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.
    November 7, 2011
    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.
    December 3, 2009
    This bit is great - once...
    This bit is great - once you figure out how to use it! No instructions come with it and no indication that drawer fronts are 3/4 inch and sides are 1/2 inch. What's up with that? When I build a drawer box with an applied front, logic says all pieces should be the same thickness.
    September 5, 2011
    drawer glue joint
    works well and even used it to make channel for drawer bottoms!
    August 16, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    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.
    September 14, 2012
    difficult
    very difficult to set up for exact fit-----
    It should be set at a particular height and depth to work on both pieces, good luck getting that precise!!!!!

    Even with a battery powered depth gauge, it was aggravating to set router
    June 11, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Very fussy set up required, and the feedstock must be perfectly flat and uniform thickness. In the end the joint wasn't super strong anyway. I won't use it again
    May 1, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Advanced

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