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Freud® 99-036 Adjustable Tongue & Groove Router Bit Set - 1/2" Shank Zoom

Freud® 99-036 Adjustable Tongue & Groove Router Bit Set - 1/2" Shank

Item #: 38193
Produces perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints.
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Overview

Produce perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints for projects such as Shaker style cabinet doors, raised panel doors, frame and panel end panels, wainscoting and edge joints. The exclusive Freud design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish. Each bit is coated in Silver I.C.E. - a revolutionary coating that minimizes heat and pitch build-up. Features TiCo™ Hi-Density carbide for a longer bit life and flawless finish.


Features
  • Adjustable at .002 inch increments for stock thickness of 1/2" to 1-1/4" and groove widths of 7/32" to 3/8"
  • Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods
  • Use on table-mounted portable routers

What's included

(1) 1/2" Shank Tongue Cutter
(1) 1/2" Shank Groove Cutter

Technical Details

  • Brand: Freud
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-036
  • Weight (lbs): 1.2500
  • Bit Type: Tongue & Groove
  • Diameter: 1-3/4"
  • Shank Size: 1/2"
  • Flutes: 2

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Why did you choose this?
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Freud is top notch and the set I use all the time
Richard V on Sep 24, 2016
It is great, wish I had known about this sooner
Gerald C on Sep 4, 2016
Freud is top notch and the set I use all the time
Richard V on Sep 24, 2016
Freud and Rockler--Those 2 are reason enough.
Barbara A B on Sep 10, 2016
It is great, wish I had known about this sooner
Gerald C on Sep 4, 2016
the reviews were all good, and the cutter is adjustable
Dominic C on Aug 25, 2016
Wanted variable tongue and groove for different projects from window frames to shelves in a bookcase.
Gene L on May 22, 2016
To repair some old oak flooring
August j S on Apr 18, 2016
Need it for my project
Yvon D on Apr 7, 2016
I need to custom match the grooves in hardwood flooring to create a locking transition for a necessary direction change.
MICHAEL J W on Apr 1, 2016
I needed a set of tongue and groove router bits and this looks like a good quality set.
Roger B on Mar 6, 2016
Reputation of Freud products, and adjustability of these bits.
Thomas P on Jan 26, 2016
Great product from a excellent company.
Jeremiah C on Jan 23, 2016
Quality/price
John H on Jan 5, 2016
Obvious
Joel C on Dec 5, 2015
WORD OF MOUTH
GOOD REPUTATION
GARY J on Nov 30, 2015
I am trimming out Anderson Windows and want to make my own extension jambs.
Ghorton on Nov 27, 2015
Freud has a wonderful reputation for making excellent cutting tools
Allen S on Oct 17, 2015
installing hard wood flooring
Jeramy O on Sep 13, 2015
Great tool. Very happy.
Tom L on Aug 22, 2015
Referred by a friend who speaks highly of this sight.
Donald S on Jul 27, 2015
okay...I'm going to throw you a curve here...I bought it to do tongue and groove joinery....I know...what can I say...I'm a visionary.
Bob on Jul 20, 2015
fast and accurate way to make tongue and grove cuts
Paul R on Jul 3, 2015
suggested by my son
JAMES C S on Jun 29, 2015
I chose these cutters because I have used Freud router bits for a few year now and they have always served me well,
BUDGIE on Jun 28, 2015
adjustable, use for several sizes of material
Daniel S on May 24, 2015
special project
Kurt W on May 10, 2015
making cabinet doors with plywood panels
Jeremy H on Apr 28, 2015
Excellent quality
Kevin L on Apr 19, 2015
used these bits to create a cypress tongue & groove wall at a camp
brandt l on Apr 15, 2015
Freud and Rockler--Those 2 are reason enough.
Barbara A B on Sep 10, 2016
the reviews were all good, and the cutter is adjustable
Dominic C on Aug 25, 2016
Can this bit set make 3/4" thick shaker cabinet doors with a 3/8" recessed panel in the front and an 1/8" reveal in the back? The panel material would be 1/4" mdf.
The reason I ask, is because the image of the router bits show the "tongue and groove" centered in the stock and I'm wondering if the cutters are big enough to cut the rail tenons in one pass if it's not centered. Hope that makes sense - Anyone know?
Jeff S on May 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The cutters are 0.47"
what is the depth of cut of the groove or tongue ht?
scott m on May 1, 2015
BEST ANSWER: they cut in 1/2 inch deep
Does this bit have to b used in a table mounted router or can i jus put it in my router and use it without table?
A shopper on Apr 12, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The Freud instruction manual for this T&G bit set states: "Use a router table and fence whenever possible. Be sure all guards are in place. Bits over 1-1/2" in diameter must only be used with a router mounted in a router table." The cutter heads do exceed the 1-1/2" diameter guideline. As others have stated, safety and control come first.
Is this a set to make up one bit, or a two bit set?
Glen N on Apr 15, 2015
BEST ANSWER: This is a two bit set, which is what I was looking for. I do mostly shaker style panel doors and furniture and this way I can have the bits set up and not have the hassle of breaking down the bit every time I want to cut slots or tongues. Works great for 1/4 inch plywood panels that are realty 7/32.
How much horsepower does this bit take?
Lance on Jan 28, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Lance,
I use the porter cable model 8931 router which I believe is a 3 horse power and has a variable speed adjustment. The higher the horse power the more ability the router has to keep up its rpms when using these bits but its not just hsp that you need the spped control also helps you dial in the router for good clean cuts. I have two of these routers and they work great with this style bit. Hope this helps
Brad
Can this be used to make T&G cuts on composite decking material? Specifically Lowes ChoiceDek Foundations Composite Decking.
T-Rev on Jun 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Good Day Trevor,
Most often than not you can use woodworking tools on composite decking. That being said the material tends to dull blades and drill bits fairly quickly. I would check with the deck manufacturer on there specifics but I would guess that it would dull your router bits quite fast especially if you were doing a whole deck (long lengths) Most of the composites are quite dense. If you are planning a small project with this material it would probably work out ok. Hope this helps you.

Brad P
I have a 1-3/4 hp router fixed speed that does 27,000 rpms can this bit Handel that?
Ramon R on Jul 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I believe that the bit can handle the speed; the question I'd ask is can the materials handle it. Small bites...
How are bits adjusted
Paul A on Mar 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hi Paul,
Both bits contain a stack of shims that can be swapped in as needed. Take the nut & washer off, look up the required shims on the chart provided with the instructions and move them into the correct position relative to the bearing and cutters. The extra shims go back on the arbor and don't impact the desired cut. I've used my set with great success making panels for bookcases and radiator covers. I would highly recommend this T&G bit set.
what is the groove depth? Is that ajustable
dave w on Jan 15, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Using a scale, it looks to be about .45" so just under 1/2" if you go to the bearing. Any less would need to be done by way of the router table fence.
How obtain instruction manual for 99-036. Adjustable T&G bit?
Phil O on Apr 19, 2016

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With somethings you get what you...
With somethings you get what you pay for and I found this true with this tongue and groove bit. Freud really makes top quality products. I used an off brand bit to build my bottom kitchen cabints and it felt like I was burning through the wood rather than cutting. When I started on my top cabinets, I researched tongue and groove bits and decided to give Freud a try. A quality bits does make the difference.
December 8, 2008
I ordered the adjustable tongue &...
I ordered the adjustable tongue & groove bit set because I wanted tighter fitting panels in my doors and woodworking projects. The set works as well as stated and I was able to get them without having to pay for shipping. I have and will continue purchasing tools and equipment from Rockler because of the outstanding customer service and short delivery time.
January 3, 2011
I bought this set to make...
I bought this set to make some shaker cabinet doors, and it worked great for that, but now I find myself using it for a lot of other application. When I use it to edge join boards for table tops, the joint is always perfect. The cutters stay sharp, and cut clean.
December 16, 2010
Works great!!
Pretty easy to set up and works great. I would recommend putting a feather board on your fence though. If your wood has any worp to it, it won't seat flush.
July 9, 2015
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Extremely adjustable and does the job.
Extremely adjustable and does the job.
May 19, 2008
I admit that I haven't used...
I admit that I haven't used the bit yet! If I do use it, I expect it will perform admirably like the other reviews say. What popped my bubble was getting the router bit and seeing that Freud recommends a maximum router RPM of 16,000 for this bit...and I have a fixed speed 25,000 RPM router.
April 20, 2011
Great Bit Set
Fantastic set, a must have for any avid woodworker! I don't have many Freud router bits in my shop but definitely see why they have the quality name.
May 13, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
great for multiple uses.
Used the adjustable bit for some new cabinet door & draw fronts. Took a little time to set up, but did a great job for the inserted panels. I like the adjustability for other projects that require a tongue grove. would buy again.
May 19, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Worked great.
I used these on cypress boards to create slats for wall panels in a camp. After running several hundred feet across these bits they still seemed just as sharp as the first board. I know cypress is fairly soft but I was still pretty impressed. They helped me get the job done quickly and it looked great afterwards.
January 4, 2016
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
easy to ajust. gives clean cuts.
March 7, 2016
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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