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Rockler Pattern Router Bit - 1/2" Dia x 1/4" H x 1/4" Shank

A bearing-guided pattern bit for routing dadoes and hinge mortises with absolute precision and repeatability.
Item #
33536
Rating:
88% of 100
(89)
With its 1/4" maximum depth of cut, this straight bit is ideally suited for routing hinge mortises and shallow dadoes. At 1/2" wide, you can rout dadoes in multiple passes to precisely fit stock of almost any thickness. Two flutes for fast, smooth, accurate trim cuts. Ball-bearing guide makes it ideal for pattern or template cutting. Carbide-tipped. Shank is 1/4" in diameter, bearing is 1/2" diameter and carbide height is 1/4".

(1) 1/2" Bearing-Guided Pattern Router Bit
More Information
Brand Rockler
Weight 0.0500
Bit Type Flush Trim
Diameter 1/2"
Cutter Height 1/4"
Shank Size 1/4"
Flutes 2
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Works Perfectly
I used the bit to clean dovetail shoulders. Made clean cuts on end grain.
June 20, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
i liked it
May 14, 2020
Purchased
 3 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
worked great, just what i needed to build my router table!
March 16, 2020
Purchased
 5 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Very good bit.
Worked as it should, clean and easy!
February 29, 2020
Purchased
 5 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Worked as expected.
February 4, 2020
Purchased
 6 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
The 1/4 ” Rockler Pattern Bit was perfect for making these serving trays
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January 18, 2020
Purchased
 6 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
versatile
I've morticed many sizes and styles of hinges, and plates, over the years.
Now I have a bit that I can use freehand, or with a jig
December 31, 2019
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Highly used bit. 2nd only to the roundover bit
Great for duplicating from templates.
November 12, 2019
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Good quality
I've purchased Rockler bits in the past, and they seem to be of good quality. I used this to inlay a router plate into a router table I was building.
September 20, 2019
Purchased
 9 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
perfit bit
a hard to find bit that was just what I was looking for
September 15, 2019
Purchased
 11 months ago
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to cut counter sink with use of a jig to install bed rail fasteners
Anthony L on Jul 8, 2020
gets job done faster
Jim B on Jul 5, 2020
to cut counter sink with use of a jig to install bed rail fasteners
Anthony L on Jul 8, 2020
I'm building a custom table and did not want to take a chance of cutting the wrong size for the insert
Randy W on Jul 6, 2020
gets job done faster
Jim B on Jul 5, 2020
For the quality of the router bit.
Steven H on Jun 27, 2020
Install router insert
Larry F on Jun 27, 2020
Use with hinge and lock templates
Jim R on Jun 11, 2020
project usage
Bruce M on Jun 10, 2020
Item cannot be found locally.
Joanne H on Jun 2, 2020
I build guitars. I use the bit to counter sink my control cavity and access covers.
Paul on Jun 1, 2020
suggested for the router plate template
Matthew D on May 29, 2020
To follow the router template for my FX lift
Scott R on May 27, 2020
installing a table router insert
Harley M on May 17, 2020
To use on my template for my router table.
David N on May 6, 2020
i need it
Charles M on May 2, 2020
Need it to route a new opening for router table
Wes on Apr 25, 2020
Will help with pattern making, no collar offset required. Will gain accuracy.
Sandra M on Apr 10, 2020
Needed for removing excess wood.
William K on Apr 8, 2020
I will be using it on a bookcase.
Juan S on Apr 1, 2020
Tool is compact, don't have to worry whether template is too thin.
Gordon C on Mar 16, 2020
To Build a router table.
Jason K on Mar 2, 2020
Making a custom router table with a Prolift plate
James T on Feb 29, 2020
I have the router template plate but did not order the bit. So now I am ordering the bit.
Patrick M on Jan 30, 2020
have bought several, and they work well, but on job sites they walk away, very cute and perfect for my uses
franklin p on Jan 15, 2020
I'm too shaky with a chisel for good hinge mortising.
Bill G on Jan 12, 2020
Replacement for Porter cable mortising kit bit
James P on Jan 11, 2020
to install the insert plate I bought from you.
Curtis P on Dec 18, 2019
Great price on a bit I needed
Timothy S on Nov 28, 2019
Install router plate .
Paris G on Nov 12, 2019
Upgrade my router bit collection.
Joe I on Oct 23, 2019
Rockler is the site to go to when I need to purchase these router bits. We use them when we fabricate dividing walls.
ALUR A on Oct 8, 2019
I want to use this to cut inserts
Bob on Sep 12, 2019
Rockler recommended for my next job
Robert B on Sep 5, 2019
It is the recommended pattern bit for the template and plate I'm using.
richard c on Aug 29, 2019
In conjunction with the router table template.
Chet on Aug 24, 2019
to make hinge mortises
Marc S on Aug 18, 2019
For small box assembly
Francis Allen R on Aug 6, 2019
Morticing hinges using a laminate trimmer. Once the depth is set, I will leave it in the laminate trimmer permanently.
Bob M on Apr 26, 2019
replace bit from portacable hinge jig
John A on Apr 14, 2019
Routing shallow mortise with template
John H on Apr 7, 2019
Only 1/4 inch in depth
Brent W on Mar 28, 2019
needed to route a 1/8" rabbit and needed a short router bit
Kenneth S on Mar 27, 2019
My Company likes the Rockler quality. That's why paid a little more to get the Rockler brand.
Gladys H on Mar 18, 2019
Planning to rout an area inside a pattern.
Meryl R on Mar 2, 2019
Making a roll top desk that I had previously purchased plans to build.
GARY C. on Jan 23, 2019
Bow Tie Inlays in Table tops, first bit of choice for small routes, Top recommendation
Clifford W on Jan 18, 2019
To Facilitate the construction of a router table.
Steven H on Jan 16, 2019
To instal router plate
Donald T on Nov 26, 2018
good deal if you don't have to pay for shipping
Michael M on Nov 22, 2018
Shallow cut
David C on Nov 22, 2018
Making router table. Need bit for base plate
D A on Nov 20, 2018
I'm building a custom table and did not want to take a chance of cutting the wrong size for the insert
Randy W on Jul 6, 2020
For the quality of the router bit.
Steven H on Jun 27, 2020
Do I need a template or guide to mortise for a hinge?
Thomas C on Jul 24, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I have used a template (jig) and free hand. I prefer free hand. I draw the outline of the hinge on the wood. I use a chisel to score the outline. Then I use a small router to cut the mortise, erring on the side of being shy of my chisel lines. Then I clean up what's left (and corners) with a sharp small chisel.
Practice makes perfect. You will want to practice this 10 or 15 times before you use it.
Is the bearing the exact size as the blade? I'd like the bit to cut the exact size as the template.
C W on Dec 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. This bit trims flush with whatever you are registering to
Looking for a 1/4"dia x 3/8" H x 1/4" shank top bearing pattern bit, for fine detail mortising,is there such a thing ?
Bob B on Mar 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I bought a 3/8 cut length router bit like this several years ago the bearing wear out this year ordered a new one cut length was only a quarter missed the 3/8 got lengths
What is the dimensions of the delivery package?
Wil S on Aug 31, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Wil,
I purchased at a Rockler Store.
The plastic packet was not more than 3" x 4" and 1" thick.
which hex key for the set screw in the collar?
Andrew B on Jun 18, 2020
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