Please Note:Wherever you see these pictures, the specified bits are for use in a router table only! Never attempt to use them in a hand-held router!
These bits cuts the strongest joints you'll ever make! Use the Lock Miter bit on stock from 5/8" to 1-1/8" thick. Use the Lock Miter Jr. to cut stock from 3/8" to 11/16". Simply follow the directions below to create a great looking durable joint.
This bit is to be used with a router table and fence only!
Make A Glue Joint
1- Route your first piece
face down.
2- Route second piece
face up.
Make A Edge Miter
1. Route one piece with the "inside" face flat on the router table.
2. Route the second piece with the "inside" face vertical and against the fence.
TIP: The secret to success with the Lock Miter Bit is to make sure the centerline of your workpiece is aligned to the midpoint of the lock miter profile. Make a test cut first. Minute adjustments may be necessary. Make sure distances are equal to ensure proper centering.
Sample Joints
Lock Miter Joint
Edge miters & glue joints
Lock Miter Safety Tips:
These bits are for use in a router table only.
Be sure to use pusher blocks, hold-down and hold-in devices.