Drawer Lock Router Bit

	Drawer Lock Router Bit $37.99Each Currently In Stock Average Rating: (16 customer reviews)

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Top quality router bits that meet the high standards of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. Drawer lock bits are designed especially for joining drawer sides to drawer fronts. 1/2'' Shank.

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Item No.	A	B	C
22637	1"	1/2"	1/2"

A fantastic value on high quality router bits. These bits are competitively priced while offering high performance and long life.

Quality performance features include:

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.

These larger bits are designed to be used in a router table.

Router Bit Set-Up Jigs - Set your router bit to the precise height every time! Simply bring the router bit up through the table and align the jig with the cutting edge of the bit.

Router Safety Tips:
It's easy to prevent mishaps if you take a few simple precautions.

1) Rockler recommends using 1/2'' shank router bits whenever possible. 1/2'' shanks provide better stability with less vibration to produce a smoother cut and longer cutter life.
2) Make multiple light passes rather than one heavy cut.
3) Install your router bit so that 90% of the shank is inside the collet. Here's a rule of thumb: fully insert the bit, then pull it back 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch.
4) Use a router table whenever possible.
5) When using large diameter bits, reduce the RPM of your router. Then test your set-up on scrap lumber.
6) Always follow your router manufacturer's recommendations.

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Drawer Lock Router Bit

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3.8
(16 customer reviews)

$37.99

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1) Submitted by Damon, from Bellingham, WA on 11/7/2011

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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.

2) Submitted by Thomas Lecoq, from Apple Valley, CA on 9/14/2012

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Really handy bit for making simple drawers fast. Get the setup block. Also in the left hand side bar and on the more info page there is a pdf data sheet link you can download with more detailed instructions, which I found really helpful.

3) Submitted by Bob, from Cleveland, OH on 4/23/2011

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This bit is very good for making drawers quickly. I did not buy the set-up jig, but had no problem setting it up. Three test cuts and I was making drawers with inset fronts was not a problem though you may want to remove the some material with a table saw first.

4) Submitted by Bill , from Corvallis, OR on 4/9/2013

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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. :}

5) Submitted by Barry A, from Kiawah Island, SC on 3/21/2011

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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.

6) Submitted by Evan, from Canberra, ACT on 5/15/2013

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Draw lock bit? It's a bit of a challenge to set it up properly. I'm not going to comment on this point. What I want to comment on is that this bit makes an EXCELLENT draw slide creator. It is a bugbear to get hyper sub millimetre exact for draw joints, but if you are to use this to make a pseudo-draw slide joint it is perfect. I will still attempt to use it for its original purpose though.

7) Submitted by Tammy, from St Paul, MN on 5/18/2010

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This bit is great but the instructions on the online video are incorrect as is the illustration on the "more info" tab. I can see why some people are struggling with this bit which is a pity because it is a great way to make many drawers or boxes quickly. They are quick and easy to glue up as well. The video says the bit depth should be set to your stock thickness minus 1/8". If you look at the dimensioned picture of the bit and do a little thinking, it is obvious that the bit depth must ALWAYS be 3/8" to create a tongue that fits the groove. It is a coincidence that it works in the video because he is using 1/2" stock. The video also says to set the fence at stock thickness minus 1/8". This doesn't work even on 1/2" stock. For a flush edge with 1/2" stock the outermost edge of the bit needs to be 5/16" from the fence and for 3/4" stock it needs to be 7/16". I didn't buy the setup jig but setting this up should be easy with correct instructions.

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Router Bit:
Quantity	Item Number	Item	Stock Status	Price
	22637	Drawer Lock Router Bit, 1/2'' Shank	In Stock	$37.99 Each
Set-Up Jig:
Quantity	Item Number	Item	Stock Status	Price
	53810	Router Bit Set-Up Jigs for 22637 Drawer Lock Corner Bit	In Stock	$7.69 Each

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