There are two sizes of the lock miter master jig.
Lock miter setup block.
The stock must have 3 8 or 1 2 uniform thickness.
28 2017 if you have several identical cuts to make a stop block will make it go a lot quicker.
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.
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Lock miter bit set up introduction.
The minimum are a digital caliper and a.
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.
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A lock miter bit is one of the most challenging router bits to set up.
To accomplish this one needs tools capable of a machinist s precision.
Use the miter end of the set up block with the flat edge for 3 8 stock and the full 45.
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With the lock miter master jig you can set up a lock miter bit in no time at all.
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.
Here are some tips to make it even easier.
Too wide and cut them to final width after you ve done the routing.
Simple steps for airtight joints.
And no set up block is required.
Leave them 1 in.
One can independently set the bit height and fence position and can accomplish the complete setup with a single test cut.
If you follow the steps you ll be able to cut perfect lock miters.