Lock Miter Setup Block

Lock miter bit set up introduction.

Lock miter setup block.

Simple steps for airtight joints. You need to get both the fence position and the bit height exactly right in order for this joint to work. One is for smaller router bits cutting 3 8 to 3 4 thick stock the other is for the larger bits cutting 5 8 to 1 1 8 thick stock. Setup block for lock miter bit items 9750 using set up blocks on 3 8 and 1 2 thick stock for lock miter joints see pages 26 27 for instructions on how to use this bit.

And no set up block is required. In woodworking circles the lock miter is often referred to as a trick bit by a feat of geometric genius the bit creates both halves of a mitered corner complete with interlocking tongues and grooves with a single router table setup. Check out our guide to learn the r. How to set up a stop block for your miter saw family handyman updated.

Use the miter end of the set up block with the flat edge for 3 8 stock and the full 45. One can independently set the bit height and fence position and can accomplish the complete setup with a single test cut. Your project parts must be cut to the right length before cutting the lock miters but they can be any width. To accomplish this one needs tools capable of a machinist s precision.

A lock miter bit is one of the most challenging router bits to set up. Leave them 1 in. Once it does it delivers a very strong and elegant miter joint that is virtually impossible to detect from the outside and offers the additional advantage of being self. Too wide and cut them to final width after you ve done the routing.

If you follow the steps you ll be able to cut perfect lock miters. There are two sizes of the lock miter master jig. 28 2017 if you have several identical cuts to make a stop block will make it go a lot quicker. With the lock miter master jig you can set up a lock miter bit in no time at all.

The stock must have 3 8 or 1 2 uniform thickness.