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Rockler Keyhole Slot Router Bits - 1/4" Shank Zoom

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Rockler Picture Hanging Keyhole Template

Rockler Keyhole Slot Router Bits - 1/4" Shank

This twin-flute cutter captures a screw head for fastening wall hung items. Also used for knock-down furniture.
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3/8" D x 3/8" H x 1/4" Shank Rockler Keyhole Slot Bit Item #: 92024
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1/2" D x 1/2" H x 1/4" Shank Rockler Keyhole Slot Bit Item #: 92035
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3/8" D x 3/8" H x 1/4" Shank Rockler Keyhole Slot Bit Item #: 92024
In Stock
 
Price:
$14.99
Each
Quantity:
Total: $14.99

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1/2" D x 1/2" H x 1/4" Shank Rockler Keyhole Slot Bit Item #: 92035
In Stock
 
Price:
$15.99
Each
Quantity:
Total: $15.99

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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.

What's included

(1) Rockler Keyhole Slot Router Bit

Technical Details

  • Shank Size: 1/4"

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GOING TO GET STARTED MAKING FRAMS
Keith R on Sep 24, 2016
Works like it should
Lester A on Sep 16, 2016
GOING TO GET STARTED MAKING FRAMS
Keith R on Sep 24, 2016
Going to use it to make hanging slots for wall decorations that I am building.
Randel B on Sep 16, 2016
Works like it should
Lester A on Sep 16, 2016
cant find in stores
Jason S on Sep 15, 2016
Much better than hangers for the wood signs I make.
Kim W on Sep 5, 2016
Personal use
Don K on Aug 31, 2016
Hang signs
LEWIS N on Aug 22, 2016
I want to see how work your bit
carlos c on May 20, 2016
To use with the template
William L on May 2, 2016
Needed to make slots for hanging wood burned log slices and other hanging items.
JOSH O on May 2, 2016
Great for hanging frames etc.
Noel L on Apr 23, 2016
My last bit broke after a few cutes
Dan L on Apr 17, 2016
Hanging frames
Dale on Feb 23, 2016
Needed a new router bit for making keyholes.
Kenneth G on Feb 4, 2016
Yep, I ordered it!
Dale P on Feb 4, 2016
I picked this because I wanted it.
Larry F on Jan 14, 2016
Rockler bits provide good quality and reasonable prices
James A on Dec 24, 2015
To put a keyhole slot on the back of a kick @$$ wooden Batman logo lighted wall decoration.
Matt W on Dec 7, 2015
So I can hang things.
Larry O on Nov 27, 2015
Had to make several keyhole slots for some wall shelves I made. Works nicely
Greg on Nov 26, 2015
I make recognition plaques for the local lodge and was doing this in two steps with a drill press and router. A fellow lodge member felt sorry for me and let me borrow his router bit to make things easier. I was hooked and needed to add one to my collection.
JOHN W on Nov 20, 2015
Using for sign making indoors.
lorenzo M on Nov 5, 2015
To cut hanging holes in the back of artwork my wife is making.
Donald J on Nov 2, 2015
Hanger holes for wall mounted projects.
Ronald M on Oct 13, 2015
Need to make slots to hang plaques
Sharon L G on Oct 6, 2015
Needed to make keyholes for a project.
Becca M on Oct 2, 2015
Required accessory for template.
Peter C on Oct 1, 2015
I have had good experience with Rockler bits and this one goes with the other items I bought.
Ronald R on Sep 28, 2015
Replacement
BRET Z on Sep 25, 2015
Needed bigger size
Ray S on Sep 8, 2015
I didn't have one and thought I might need it someday
Alton S on Sep 7, 2015
This bit is the main reason why I want a router in the first place! I plan to use it to create hanging slots in all manner of wooden art pieces that I make, so that they can be hung flush with the wall.
Stella B on Jul 28, 2015
I wanted to make a slot on the back of a sign, in order to be able to hang it.
SF Richards on Jul 14, 2015
"Needed for a grand daughter project. Rockler had the right bit.
GLORIA B on Jul 11, 2015
this was for router table build. for adjustable fence
Kenneth P on Jul 8, 2015
noticed this on a woodworking show and wanted to give it a try
Jack K on Jun 19, 2015
Project Manager request
Treva M on Jun 8, 2015
I need it, because the one I got the other day broke on the first pass.
Gary H on Jun 8, 2015
Closest size to what I really would like to have without having to order a custom made bit.
Steve F on Jun 5, 2015
reviews were good and I have a few things to try it out on
Brian B on May 30, 2015
specific for some projects I am working on with require hanging on the wall
Michael H on May 12, 2015
To use with the picture frame template
Frederick J on May 11, 2015
Goes with Rockler Picture-Hanging Keyhole Template. Needed this to cut the slot.
Bob S on May 11, 2015
I needed a new bit
Robert H on May 10, 2015
i have used this bit in the past. stays sharp
Tony M D on Apr 16, 2015
I'm Building the New Yankee workshop deluxe router station.
This bit is for the t-slots. I believe it should be sufficient.
at 3/8th high it will accommodate most t-screws sold here.
Malcolm W on Apr 13, 2015
Rockler router bits are top notch. Clean cuts and reasonable priced.
James on Apr 12, 2015
Going to use it to make hanging slots for wall decorations that I am building.
Randel B on Sep 16, 2016
cant find in stores
Jason S on Sep 15, 2016
Can this keyhole bit be used on a CNC router machine?
Donna w on May 15, 2016
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.
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?
John S on Aug 22, 2016
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.
How much weight can the keyhole hold?
A shopper on Aug 5, 2015
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.
can a keyhole bit be used on a CNC router?
Donna w on May 15, 2016
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.
What type of router would be best used with this bit?
erin g on Mar 7, 2016
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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The 1/2" diameter Hanging Slot Bit...
The 1/2" diameter Hanging Slot Bit works really good as a T-Slot cutter for your custom fixtures. I used it to make an adjustable miter extender on my Incra V27 miter gauge and a fence adaptor for my router table.
August 18, 2008
Great keyhole bit
After a few practice pieces, I used to complete a few custom items for a client. Worked great!
April 25, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Keyhole Slot Router Bit
Being the first time I've ever used a keyhole slot router bit I was a bit nervous. Using scrap wood I made a trial cut and then made the slot on my wood project. It came out perfect. A nice clean smooth cut to hang my wood geared clock on the wall. Thanks Rockler.
May 7, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Best tool ever
Making it look professional in hanging, got to have this tool in your drawer.
September 12, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I used this on a shadow...
I used this on a shadow bow that would be hung on the wall. it worked great but the set up took some time. having a jig for this would be great.
February 8, 2011
I purchased the 3/8" diameter cutter....
I purchased the 3/8" diameter cutter. It cuts great. Please note: these cutters are not T-slot cutters even though they look similar. You can plunge with these cutters and cut the entire key hole, without any other tool. Please look at diagram carefully! and, when cutting, pay attention to what you're doing.
October 29, 2010
Works great!
This bit along with the keyhole template worked great.
September 13, 2016
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Rockler Keyhole Slot Router Bit
I purchased the Keyhole Slot Router bit along with the Picture Hanging Keyhole Template and 5/8'' Short Shank Guild Bushing. This was an easy set up with using double faced tape to keep template in place.
September 8, 2016
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Works perfectly
It took a little thought to figure out how to use this on my router table, but with a couple of right angle pieces clamped to the fence and a bit of tape showing how far to move the work piece, it performed brilliantly. The 3/8" bit makes a keyhole slot perfect for a number 8 sheet metal screw.
May 15, 2016
Purchased
 5 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I have used the Rockler keyhole Slot Router Bits in all kinds of wood and it cuts better than any other bit I have used. I highly recommend it.
May 15, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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