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Author:  segovia [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Dovetail Bit

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

Author:  woody b [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dovetail Bit

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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