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paul aubin
06-02-2021, 12:17 PM
Hi All

Need a little help on the correct router bit selection.
I need to make some rail and stile doors with an odd panel thickness. The door panel will be 1/4 plywood with a layer of caning. final thickness will be between 5/16 and 7/16 .

Any suggestion on a good bit set. I only need to make six doors but am willing to spend a little extra on the bit to ensure a quality outcome.

Paul
Charles Taylor
06-02-2021, 12:56 PM
The miniature door making set by Infinity (https://www.infinitytools.com/mini-door-router-bit-sets) should give a shallower ogee profile, leaving more room to widen the groove for the panel with a rabbeting or grooving bit. That set looks a lot like a set I bought years ago from Infinity's predecessor.

Whiteside, my other favorite manufacturer, makes a miniature set (#5742) too. Perhaps others as well.
paul aubin
06-02-2021, 1:08 PM
The miniature door making set by Infinity (https://www.infinitytools.com/mini-door-router-bit-sets) should give a shallower ogee profile, leaving more room to widen the groove for the panel with a rabbeting or grooving bit. That set looks a lot like a set I bought years ago from Infinity's predecessor.

Whiteside, my other favorite manufacturer, makes a miniature set (#5742) too. Perhaps others as well.


Thanks, that is an interesting thought. any thoughts on this set ?

https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Premier-Adjustable-Stile-99-761/dp/B003AMJJZ2
Cary Falk
06-02-2021, 1:39 PM
No experience with that set, I have no issues with buying Freud bits.
Charles Taylor
06-02-2021, 1:50 PM
I also don't have experience with that set or with other Freud router bits (maybe just a couple). The Freud saw blades I have are good quality. If that set has the dimensions you need, give it a try.
Curt Harms
06-03-2021, 6:27 AM
Thanks, that is an interesting thought. any thoughts on this set ?

https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Premier-Adjustable-Stile-99-761/dp/B003AMJJZ2

What are the minimum and maximum 'slot' dimensions? I've seen that style of bit demonstrated but don't own them. I was interested because they will make tenons longer than the common 3/8". I didn't understand how til I saw the demo.