Overview
Use the keyhole slot cutter to rout a vertical or horizontal slot for hanging pictures and other wall hangings. The finished slot has a wide end that accepts a screw, while the narrower section captures the screw head. Simply plunge the bit through to create the larger diameter, then rout laterally to create the narrower slot. Keyhole slots are also sometimes used for knock-down furniture.
- Makes a 3/8" entry hole and blind slot for positive hanging on a headed fastener.
- Use the slot cutter to cut a vertical slot for hanging pictures with a centered slot.
- Rout two or more horizontal slots for larger hangings.
- For added convenience, use with our Picture Hanging Keyhole Template. We recommend using the 3/8" Hanging Slot Router Bit (92024) and 5/8" Short Shank Guide Bushing and Nut (38756) with the template (Sold Separately).
What's included
(1) Rockler Keyhole Slot Router Bit
Technical Details
- Shank Size: 1/4"
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looking for a keyole bit for making hangers for projects.
Jeff S
on Apr 13, 2018
easy way to hang picture frames
Blaze B
on Apr 12, 2018
looking for a keyole bit for making hangers for projects.
Jeff S
on Apr 13, 2018
Needed for project.
Kenneth R S
on Apr 13, 2018
Needed for project.
Kenneth R S
on Apr 13, 2018
cant find in town
Roger S
on Mar 10, 2018
What is the thickness of the cutting wing?
Will a #12 screw fit in the, half inch x quarter inch version?
can a keyhole bit be used on a CNC router?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Donna; If you are going to use the keyhole bit to make a slot for example to hang a picture and are only going 3/8 to 1/2 inch horizontal there is no reason why you can't use the bit in a CNC machine as long as you return to the point of entry before you extract the bit. also you probably know you cant go deeper than the cutting flutes on the shank. If you are going a greater distance horizontally you should have a vacuum to extract the chips. Hope this is helpful.
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- Carl C on May 15, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2015
Can you make a horizontal keyhole slot by plunging in on one end and then retracting at the opposite to make a hole there also?
BEST ANSWER: yes, you can do this if your router bit has a sharpened edge on the top. You might get some tear-out when you retract the bit. To do the job you describe I might want to attach a fence to the router, make one hole, retract the bit and slide over and plunge the second cut and then slide sideways using your router fence. This way there will be no tear-out.
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- RICHARD A on Aug 22, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 23, 2015
Can this keyhole bit be used on a CNC router machine?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, be careful with your feed rate. Frankly by the time you take to do cnc setup you could have done it with handheld router and be on to something else.
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- Butch M on May 15, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2015
How much weight can the keyhole hold?
BEST ANSWER: The strength of the key hole is dependent on the location and strength of the material it is in and the depth it is at in the material.
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- JUSTIN M on Aug 5, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2015
What type of router would be best used with this bit?
BEST ANSWER: a plunge router would be the best bet. Plunge down about 3/8 or 1/4 inch and then move the router along a fence. If you don't have a plunge router, drill a hole in your piece that matches the outer cutter, set your router bit to this depth and again use a fence to move the router to get a groove.
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- RICHARD A on Mar 7, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 23, 2015
Reviews
4.7 / 5.0
41 Reviews
The little Bit that Can!
Wonderfully proportioned for my need. I used a large diameter straight bit to 'hog out' a picture opening from solid wood, and then followed up with this little gem to rout the slot that holds the picture.
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Excellent product. Have used it a bunch since receiving it. Would recommend to others
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Keyhole bit
This and the router template will make all my hanging projects more professional lokking
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Add this to your bit collection
This is a great bit. I had to mass produce a bunch of picture frames for my wife for Christmas and this cut a lot of time making holes to hang from a nail. Package arrived in great condition and in great time.
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Great tool!
Very simple to use. A great way to hang a frame.
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Good buy
Works as advertised, smooth running and reasonably priced.
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I'd recommend this router bit. It worked exactly as I wanted. The bit is sharp on both edges. Then after I purchased the bit the sales associate at Rockler told me the bit can be replaced for any reason any time, as long as it can be identified as a Rockler product.
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