(I bought the lock miter bit in the hopes that I could shorten the set-up time.) It was easy to use after a few practice runs that let me visualize how the joints need to be routed in order to fit together properly. Absolutely loved an earlier review suggesting leaving 1/16th or so in thickness when milling your own stock. I especially like the explanation of the necessary jigs and rails. To use the jig, clamp the workpiece between the two rails, and then feed the assembly past the bit, as shown in Photo D. You must be logged in to write a comment. Lock miter router bits 8/955.503-504 These are the ultimate bits to craft sturdy miter joints thanks to anti-kickback design and tough tungsten carbide cutting edges. Answer by: Chris - Customer Service (Admin) on Jan 9, 2023, 3:32 PM, A July 7 question and answer leaves me with another question. Mastering The Lock Miter: Simple Steps For Airtight Joints. For precise 45 degree joints us the 99-043 set, with one bit routing the tongue and the other bit routing the groove. Machining parts with the Lock Miter Bit is easywith the bit height set, one part is cut horizontally on the router table, while the corresponding part is cut vertically. MNA 45 Degree Lock Miter Router Bit 3-Piece Set, for 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" Cutting Height, 1/4 Inch Shank. Included in this set are two Lock Master Jigs that pair with the Lock Miter Sr. & Jr. bits. This joint not only increases mechanical strength, but also increases glue surface area and automatically aligns parts. Use with stock ranging from 1/2" to 1". For remote locations it will take a little longer as our shipping partners need to travel just a bit further. Smaller bits (2" in diameter) can miter edges from 38"-thick up to ". Our professional/industrial grade bits have tungsten carbide inserts ground on CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machines using 600x diamond wheels. Get notified via email when this item is back in stock online. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. In woodworking circles, the lock miter is often referred to as a trick bit. By a feat of geometric genius, the bit creates both halves of a mitered cornercomplete with interlocking tongues and grooveswith a single router table setup. I have since replaced it with a 3 1/4 Triton. Can the lock miter sr cut miters in 5/8-11/16 ok? JP - Thanks for the question. Although skeptical at first, I was amazed at the simplicity of setup using the setup block on 3/4" and 1/2" pine & poplar boards and 1/2" birch plywood. (To do this, I ran a marking gauge along the top and bottom faces of the board and adjusted the bar until the cutter made a single line.) Perfect-fitting lock miters almost always require a little dialing-in. I do woodworking as a hobby and the bit worked wonderfully. The Yonico 15334 lock miter bits set is reversible. Its hard to tell what went wrong without seeing your setup. FOR WOODWORKERS : Become a master in creating drawers, boxes or even hollow columns with the help of this 45-Degree Lock Miter Router Bit! $19.99 I found the setup block helpful in that it cut setup time significantly. For credit card orders, backordered items will not be charged to your card until the item ships. Simply bring the router bit up through the table and align the woodworking jigs with the cutting edge of the bit. With fence in place, set the center of the stock to the center of the miter bit. Provide superior wear resistance and sharp edges for the best finish. If you're a first-time use, you would have no problem with the 1pc 8mm Shank Large 45 Degree Lock Miter Router Bit 1" Stock Tenon Milling Cutter for Woodworking Tools Wood because it's fairly elementary in usage. Thank you. Each includes an advanced polymer friction-fit holder that can be mounted horizontally or upright. There are alternative set-ups but the block is easiest. Run both workpieces and fit together. No necesita pagar el flete, solo tiene que pagar el precio del producto. The trick will be to set the zero-position of the GrooveCenter exactly over the sweet spot of the Lock Miter Bit. Setting the bit requires some trial and error. Picked this up today, because I needed to assemble a banister I made out of 4 raised panels, that were 6 1/2x28. Minute adjustments may be necessary. Instructions: Slowly dial up the RPMs on your router to the recommended maximum. My method is a lot easier on the eyes and nearly fail-safe. 45 Degree 3 Bit Lock Miter Router Bit Set - 1/2" Shank - Yonico 15334. After those many runs with a hard material I would have expected to have to order another bit but nope! Answer by: Customer Service on May 29, 2018, 9:14 AM.