Freud 99-034 2-3/4-Inch Lock Miter Bit

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Here's the trick

It took me a bit of trial and error but here's the easiest was to set it up.

You need some test blocks. 4 at a minimum and you're probably going to need more of the exact thickness your final stock is going to be.

For the final result you're going to need to run one edge horizontal and one vertical against the fence. So the difficulty in adjustment is height and fence position. Don't try to adjust both at the same time.

First run 2 cuts horizontal (board flat on the table) flip one board over and fit the jointed edges together. They should be flush; if they are not raise or lower until they are flush. If the boards are proud your not deep enough if they are recessed your to deep. Once you have this dimension flush move onto the vertical (boards up against the fence).

You can repeat the exact same technique for getting the fence position just right. Once you think you've got it run some fresh edges in the horizontal and vertical just to make sure and your should have a perfect miter corner.

Now save and label and these test blocks for future setups. If you need to miter the same thickness material again your final test blocks will make setup again a breeze.

I needed to do several fake beams along the ceiling the some corners. Doing 10' miters is tough own but this bit made it much easier during assembly.

Be aware of grain direction and make sure you not going against it; you will tear out and possible wreck your miter.

Freud 99-034 2-3/4-Inch Lock Miter Bit Feature

• Produces locking miter joints in a snap
• Ideal for humidors and jewelry boxes; run one board vertically and run the piece to be joined horizontally
• Precision-ground carbide bits are made with added titanium; impervious to chemical attack
• Computer-balanced for vibration-free operation
• 2-3/4-Inch bit diameter; 1/2-Inch shank diameter

Freud 99-034 2-3/4-Inch Lock Miter Bit Specifications

The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced woodworking tools and accessories in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About Freud's Industrial Bits
Serious woodworkers choose serious accessories. They choose Freud. The Freud name equals quality, precision and craftsmanship. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. When you’re looking for a serious router bit, look for Freud red.

About this Lock Miter Bit
The Freud 2-3/4-inch lock miter bit produces locking miter joints in a snap. Ideal for humidors and jewelry boxes, this bit allows you to run one board vertically and run the piece to be joined horizontally. This precision-ground carbide bit is made with added titanium, making it virtually impervious to chemical attack. The bit is computer balanced to ensure vibration-free operation at speeds that are a safe margin above the typical 22,000 rpm of most routers. For use on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, this bit cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and soft wood. The overall diameter of the bit is 2-3/4-inch; the shank diameter is 1/2-inch.

Applications
Use this lock miter bit to produce locking miter joints on smaller projects, such as jewelry boxes, craft boxes, or humidors. It cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods; and it's designed for use on CNC and other automatic routers, as well as table-mounted portable routers.

Key Tech Specs:

• 2-3/4-inch bit diameter
• 1/2-inch shank diameter
• 45-degree angle
• 1-5/32-inch carbide height

Warranty
This bit comes covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

Freud 99-034 2-3/4-Inch Lock Miter Bit Overview

Carbide tipped. Computer balancing. Overall diameter 2 3 4", 1 2" shank.



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