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
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i am making a new floor for my kitchen
robert h
on May 3, 2018
Purchased to make shaker cabinets for our kitchen.
Jill B
on Apr 7, 2018
i am making a new floor for my kitchen
robert h
on May 3, 2018
The Freud adjustable rail and style set works great for thinner stock. The tongue and groove set will extend my range to cases where I have no need for the profile.
Carolyn B
on Apr 16, 2018
what is the groove depth? Is that ajustable
How obtain instruction manual for 99-036. Adjustable T&G bit?
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?
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?
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The cutters are 0.47"
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- Jeremiah G on Jul 27, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2015
what is the depth of cut of the groove or tongue ht?
BEST ANSWER: 7/16" is more accurate
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- Daniel W on Jan 10, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 4, 2016
How are bits adjusted
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.
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.
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- Matthew G on Mar 3, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2015
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?
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.
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- Matthew G on Apr 14, 2015
Is this a set to make up one bit, or a two bit set?
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.
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- Ron E on Apr 15, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
How much horsepower does this bit take?
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
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
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- Brad P on Jan 29, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 25, 2015
Can this be used to make T&G cuts on composite decking material? Specifically Lowes ChoiceDek Foundations Composite Decking.
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
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
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- Brad P on Jun 24, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 25, 2015
How deep does the Grove cut and how long is the tongue?
BEST ANSWER: Using my wooden rulers the tongue and the groove both appear to measure 7/16" deep. Using a caliper they both measure a little over .450". Hope this helps.
Ron, Indiana
Ron, Indiana
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- RONALD C on May 21, 2018
- Purchased on May 20, 2016
On the tongue bit, how wide is the carbide tip on each of the cutters?
BEST ANSWER: The large carbide tips are .480 inches and the small tips are .200 inches wide.
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- Arlyn C on Aug 11, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2014
What is the maximum board thickness for these bits?
I have a 1-3/4 hp router fixed speed that does 27,000 rpms can this bit Handel that?
BEST ANSWER: I believe that the bit can handle the speed; the question I'd ask is can the materials handle it. Small bites...
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- scott g on Jul 18, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2015
I have a cutter blade that is nicked, can replacement blades be purchased?
I have 1/2" planks, I would like to and tongue and groove together; hence, would this bit work?
Reviews
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Just getting started with the new bits!
I work with 3/4 stock all of the time. I have it set to work perfectly with 3/4th inch stock. Once adjusted it worked great. The real test will come in a few days when I cut the slot on the curved side panels for the tambour of an old fashioned style roll top desk.
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Quality
I appreciate the quality of the tool and especially the expertise of the people that work at the Rockler in Orange store.
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Works great even with Plywood
I made a toybox for my grandson and used these for the side panels using plywood in the center of the panels and Mahogany for the surrounding boards and it was very easy to put the tongue and groove in all of the boards and glue the panels up once I did a few test pieces to figure out the height settings for each.
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Great investment
Wonderful tool very smooth cuts especially hardwood
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Great set
Great set at a good price. Easy to adjust. However, it would be nice if the specs state the depth of cut.
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Awesome bit set. You get what you pay for.
Couldn't have been more pleased. Super smooth cut.
Cedar gate set all boards tounge and groove with Freud bit set.
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Freud Adjustable T & G bit
This bit is well designed and performed well for my application.
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Exactly what I needed
They worked great, easy to set up. I'd give them a 5 . I'm neither a carpenter or cabinet maker.
These bits did exactly what I wanted for the inset doors. Now a new project
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Great T&G set
Superb fit. Easy to adjust.
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