Introducing the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit - Achieve Perfect Joints Every Time!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2023
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We are excited to introduce you to our latest innovation, the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit. This remarkable woodworking tool is designed to revolutionize the way you create lock miter joints, making your projects easier and more efficient than ever before!
Consistently well-fitted lock miter joints can now be achieved quickly and effortlessly with the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit. Whether you're working on columns, newels, posts, or cabinet scribes, this bit is here to deliver outstanding results.
What sets our Lock Miter Bit apart from the rest is the exclusive Center Finding Platform milled into the bit body. This platform is precisely positioned at the center of the cutting profile, enabling you to perfectly align the bit and stock. Say goodbye to guesswork and time-consuming setups! With a solid measuring point, you can effortlessly set the correct bit height on the very first try.
Once the height is dialed in, the fence is the only adjustment needed to achieve that flawless fit. Gone are the days of multiple test cuts and wasted stock. Our Lock Miter Bit streamlines the router table setup, giving you perfect joints with absolute precision.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a woodworking enthusiast, you can now confidently add this essential joinery technique to any of your projects. Unlock the potential of your craftsmanship and take your woodworking to new heights with the FitFinder Lock Miter Bit.
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Trust you folks to make it work. I've got a drawer full of the opposite. Order to follow
Sweet! 🦀👊🏼
Wow just received my bit and jig today ,did a trial joint ,set up was easy with the set up jig and it cut a perfect joint the first try , I did 3 passes I was afraid to try it in 1 but I love the results,to me the router table is the most dangerous machine in my shop so I am overly cautious
DrBeaker- So Glad you like the bit!
To make multiple cuts, set the bit up as instructed, then add one or two pieces of 1/8" hardboard to the face of your router table.
Remove one layer after each cut to make multiple step cuts.
Since the tongue is horizontal, the steps in multiple cuts need to be horizontal as well.
I didn't see any mention of the maximum RPM for FitFinder Lock Miter Bit. Other lock miter bits recommend lower speeds (like 10,000 RPM). I noticed that some material is removed after the cutters. This might remove some of the mass moment of inertia, but it doesn't change the diameter of the cutters so they are still going to be going faster. The bit may run cooler.
I went to the link for the bit and there's no mention of needing a variable speed router (or speed control). There's no owner's manual or question/answer link on the website yet.
Even though I am retired, I still haven't forgotten the fundamental principles of engineering.😊
Joseph, the instructions packaged with the router bit recommend 10,000 RPM with a manufacturer's maximum of 18,000 RPM.
The amount of steel removed for the Center Finding Platform has zero influence on the use of this bit.
I used this bit for the first time with red oak to make table legs. Even using three spacers on the fence to reduce the amount of the cut with each pass, I got lots of chatter and some tear out on the knife edge. Any suggestions on how to get a cleaner, smoother cut with less or no chatter?
Craig, Red oak will always be a challenge when milling, it just like to tear out more than other species. Hickory is similar.
My guess is the cut standing up against the fence is more an issue than flat on the table, it is not as easy to maintain the pressure in that orientation.
A pressure board can help, we have plans for one that works with the Router table on the project plans page of our website.
Finally, feel free to call our office at (855) 747-7233 and I will be happy to talk with you about ways to improve the final cut.
Same experience. My fence cuts were disappointing and tore out a lot. I am new to woodworking and I chalk some of my experience to technique. I think the video is too short and does not provide a lot of how-to detail, that is found in other videos. I'd like to see more guidance on fence aligment. How to handle height adjustments when you are not perfectly centered. And how to support pieces that are being routed. There is a lot of helpful videos on this from other providers. For the cost of this bit I think it's worthy of better how to support.
Glad to know I was not the only one with this issue. I will be using it on some walnut and cherry in the future for some boxes I plan to make and hope that with a tighter grain those woods that the result will be better. I did see a video that placed a piece of mdf on top of the face down cut with double faced tape to reduce/eliminate blowing out the knife edge. I won’t be back in the shop for a while , but plan on trying that also. I also wondered what the right rpm setting should be with this bit on hardwood such as oak.@@comfortablynumb1934
@@comfortablynumb1934 We have a full instructional video that shows the entire process: ua-cam.com/video/2zUC3CSFzAQ/v-deo.html
The vertical cut is more difficult because the grain is in a different orientation, but as far as tearout goes, that is best controlled with a split fence to minimize the opening before the bit. See the "Pro Tip" in the video starting at 1:30.
I also invite you to call our office at (855) 747-7233 anytime you have any technical issues with any of our products. We are always happy to speak directly with you to help solve your issues as quickly as possible.
Why'd you rush through the fence part. I can't follow
GS, this is the sales video for the bit, the Instructional Video shows the whole process in more detail: ua-cam.com/video/2zUC3CSFzAQ/v-deo.html