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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:
90% of 100
(78)
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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Highly used bit. 2nd only to the roundover bit
Great for duplicating from templates.
November 12, 2019
Purchased
 5 months 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
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
perfit bit
a hard to find bit that was just what I was looking for
September 15, 2019
Purchased
 3 months ago
Been in many times never walked out with out getting what I needed
Went in having a problem getting the right bit walked out with more than the right part I got a head full of information and knowing when I started using the bit it was the right part to fix the problem I was having
August 24, 2019
Purchased
 3 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Pattern bit was as I needed to complete a project.
March 30, 2019
Purchased
 8 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Great
A niche bit that worked well for shallow cuts.
December 26, 2018
Purchased
 11 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Perfect for a thin pattern or template
December 9, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Used bit with a jig to cut dadoes for a book shelf. Worked perfectly.
October 12, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Rockler Pattern Router Bit
I used the router bit to rabbit sewing machine cabinet hinges flush in a melamine surface. The router bit was very sharp and cut the melamine without chipping and was easy to use. I did have to make a template for the router to follow.
October 12, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Did exactly what I needed it to do.
The pattern bit is very nice and works perfect.
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July 24, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Install router plate .
Paris G on Nov 12, 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
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 B 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 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
First time buyer
P A on Nov 19, 2018
its simply the best
ALUR A on Oct 1, 2018
construction plans called for a 1/2 inch hinge mortising bit to cut a dado for shelves.
Mike M on Sep 20, 2018
needed for a project I'm building
Charlie on Aug 2, 2018
Building new router table
Foyal C on Aug 1, 2018
Because I need one
Gregory E. H on Jul 23, 2018
Great quality
Mark S on Jul 10, 2018
This was the only place I have found this bit in this size
Mike H on May 12, 2018
I need this for bench dog router plate install
Richard J R on Mar 15, 2018
I needed this bit to make adjustments to my new lift kit and router table.
Kay E on Mar 14, 2018
Recommend for use with router plate template
Jed B on Feb 28, 2018
Make dado for outfeed table
Charles S on Feb 14, 2018
Goes with template..
Nicholas S on Jan 19, 2018
Needed for use with the router plate template.
Scott R on Jan 12, 2018
I am building a new router table and need this to install the plate.
Thomas N on Jan 12, 2018
I needed it to cut a recess for a router plate.
Dave O on Jan 4, 2018
Husband's Christmas list.
Cheryl V on Dec 14, 2017
recommend by Rockler help.
Phat M on Dec 4, 2017
router bit inventory
Mike M on Dec 3, 2017
Works with the Hinge Template
Bill on Dec 2, 2017
To cut the groove for a router plate using a template
Doug S on Nov 30, 2017
Purchased to get free shipping
Jerry B on Nov 27, 2017
I didn't have one - price was competitive
Donald R on Nov 10, 2017
hinge cutout with hinge pattern jig
Orchards Community C on Sep 25, 2017
To create an opening in my workbench to accept a JessEm Mast-R-Lift
Roger L on Sep 19, 2017
Needed for Router Table
Thomas B on Sep 10, 2017
Need this bit to cut dados and rabbits when using a pattern. This could become the most used router bit in my collection.
David M on Aug 24, 2017
Upgrade my router bit collection.
Joe I on Oct 23, 2019
I want to use this to cut inserts
Bob on Sep 12, 2019
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.
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
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
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.
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