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segovia

Post subject: Dovetail Bit

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:09 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:32 pm
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First name: John
Last Name: Charnock
Country: UK
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Hi

Is there a standard (recommended) dovetail bit angle, they come in anything from 7 degrees and upwards.

What angel, depth and diameter do you use, assuming you are not using the stew-mac bit with the guide

John

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woody b

Post subject: Re: Dovetail Bit

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:23 pm

Koa

Joined: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:56 am
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Location: Grover NC
First name: Woodrow
Last Name: Brackett
City: Grover
State: NC
Zip/Postal Code: 28073
Country: USA
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This is the bit I use.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2008143/6369/Whiteside-D7625-Dovetail-Router-Bit-7-Degree-12-SH-58-D-x-78-C-x-258-OL.aspx

It's 7 degree, 5/8" diameter, with a 1/2" shank.

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