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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dovetail router bits |
I've decided to tool up and start doing dovetail neck joints instead of M/T. I have standard bits that are 7degree with a cut length of 1/2". LMI's are 7 degree with 3/4 " LOC with a 1/2 shank. the Stew mac's are 10 degree with 13/16 LOC with a 1/4 shank. I suppose the 1/2 shank might be little more stable than the 1/4. Do I need a longer LOC than what I have? Does 10 degree have an advantage over 7 degree? Thanks for your input. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dovetail router bits |
Does 10 degree have an advantage over 7 degree? Thanks for your input.[/quote] It's better by 3 degrees.  1/2" shank bits don't chatter as much as a 1/4", but where the dovetail portion of the bit joins at the shank is the weak spot. If you can hog out most of the joint with a straight bit, the dovetail bit will last longer. I've broken so many D.T. bits for my Leigh jig, I buy them three at a time. Alex |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dovetail router bits |
I use 9 degree . I guess a 10 would also work. Seven may be a little light on the angle. |
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| Author: | dofthesea [ Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dovetail router bits |
Try MLCS router bits much cheaper btw. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dovetail router bits |
U might check out the woodcraft in Lenexa KS they have freud and whiteside rtr bits. |
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