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

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Drawer Lock Router Bit
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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): 0.1500
    • 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
    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
    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
    I have a number of drawers to make for a shop cabinet.
    Rick O on Jan 23, 2017
    BECAUSE OF THE PRICE
    CLARENCE J on Jan 21, 2017
    A good way to create drawers
    Paul P on Jan 11, 2017
    I like trying new ways of doing things. Simple profile with a lot of glue area.
    Jim C on Jan 8, 2017
    Building up my shop.
    Dennis F on Jan 6, 2017
    Saves me buying a hundred fifty dollar dove tail jig.
    Michael J on Jan 4, 2017
    New to woodworking and building my router bit collection.
    Charles T on Jan 3, 2017
    Appears to be the best design for quick, strong drawer making.
    Melvin M on Dec 10, 2016
    To create strong drawer boxes for cabinets and my grand daughter's dresser drawers.
    Rhonda F on Dec 5, 2016
    Needed for project
    Alton S on Dec 5, 2016
    Future Project
    Robert Z on Nov 28, 2016
    chest building, picture frames, drawer building
    aaron c on Nov 28, 2016
    better than the one I got now With the jig easier than ever.
    Carl R on Nov 28, 2016
    wanted easier was to do drawers
    Jim R on Nov 28, 2016
    Why cut dovetails?
    Christopher H on Nov 26, 2016
    This is perfect for the new wood worker for making drawers!
    thw wood miester on Nov 25, 2016
    Quality of item
    Russell N on Nov 23, 2016
    quality from Rockler, certainly not price.
    Mark W on Nov 20, 2016
    Addition to my router collection and for possible use in making the drawer for my desk project
    Noel S on Nov 19, 2016
    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
    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.
    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 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.
    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.
    Does 22637 come in a 1/4 inch shank?
    glinda c on Oct 9, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: I believe it only comes in 1 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.
    How large of an overlap can you put on the drawer front?
    Dennis S on Sep 3, 2017
    BEST ANSWER: I don't know. I tried to use it on plywood, didn't work. Nothing but splinters.
    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
    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
    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.

    Reviews

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    3.9 / 5.0
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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 9, 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
    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
    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
    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
     over 2 years 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
     over 2 years ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Advanced
    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.
    June 24, 2016
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    This bit/jig is designed for 3/4...
    This bit/jig is designed for 3/4 stock (at least for the front and back pieces). I used it with great difficulty on 1/2 baltic birch drawers. Even though I purchased the set up jig, I still spent a great deal of time setting this up for 1/2 material. The drawers did turn out "ok", but I think it would work much better on 3/4 stock.
    October 18, 2009
    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
    September 3, 2016
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Beginner

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