Router Bit - Finger Joint - D=42mm H=38.1mm T=7mm P1=6.7mm P2=2.2mm L=108mm S=1/2"
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- Used to produce one of the strongest side-to-side or end-to-end joints in woodworking
- Micro-grain tungsten carbide ensures long lasting hardness and superior edge retention
- Perfectly balanced, vibration free bodies for a smoother cut
- Shear angle blades slice the wood for a feather free finish
- Anti kick back design for maximum operator safety
Each router bit features diamond ground, micro-grain tungsten carbide tipped blades. This tighter micro-grain structure means the blades offer long lasting hardness and superior edge retention. The body of each bit has been turned and then milled with uncompromising precision from a single piece of 4140 high tensile steel to give perfect balance for reduced vibration and therefore smoother cuts. 4140 steel has been chosen because of its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance. The tungsten carbide tips are then brazed onto the bodies using induction to create an extremely strong joint that safely holds under the high stresses that occur when routing. The router bits are suitable for use on softwoods, hardwoods, veneers, laminates and composite materials.
Finger Joint Bits
Finger joint bits are used to produce one of the strongest side-to-side or end-to-end joints in woodworking. The tapered fingers triple the surface area for glue application, creating a joint which is stronger than the wood itself. These bits feature 5 tapered fingers and an abutting edge cutter, which ensures a clean joint line on the face of the material. With the cutting height correctly set, simply route one workpiece face up, and the mating piece face down. For best results, wood should be prepared square and straight prior to jointing. The number of fingers used can be adjusted to suit the thickness of material, with the minimum stock thickness being 11mm and the maximum stock thickness 36mm. When assembling the bit, it is recommended that the cutting edges are staggered to spread the cutting load and reduce stress on the bit. For router table use only.
Superior Finish and Performance
The shearing angle of the cutting edges ensure they remain in constant contact with the workpiece to allow a smoother, slicing cut which eliminates tear-out and gives a mirror finish. The bits feature right hook angles which further enhances the cut due to the fast removal of chips. These bits feature an anti-kickback design which limits the feed rate of the material being cut to decrease the likelihood of a kickback, meaning each bit conforms to strict German DIN standards to ensure maximum operator safety. ©
- BrandRutlands®
- Product CodeR5738
- D42mm
- H38.1mm
- T7mm
- P16.7mm
- P22.2mm
- L108mm
- n.max18,000
- S1/2"
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Customer Reviews
As with all the router bits I have had from Rutlands this one has excellent sharp cutting faces, and is solidly built, I don't intend to use it on Horn beam, but the cutter gives the impression, a bit at a time, and it would do it just fine!!
I bought this to fulfil end joining my ash wood for a table project. The ash had been personally chainsaw milled from logs I had. Never built a table in my life! As I worked through the dimensions ripping, thicknessing and planing I realised I needed to join the ends to give me the 2m lengths needed .
This finger joiner router bit is excellent for work like this. Initially a little tricky to set up, (requiring to play round with test pieces ). I realised I needed to take one of the slot cutter off. Easy to do by undoing the “nylock” nut.
The cutter produces high grade cuts fitting very well. Still learning from this but have as of yesterday finished the glue up of each length, now re- thicknessing the side edges ready for the finalglue up.
Definitely worth having one of these if you are short of stock and want to repurpose it!
I have only used this on a test piece of 30mm oak before I do the proper worktop, very easy to set up and cuts very clean, very happy with the purchase.
Cheap bits tend to tear the wood & blunt quickly. These on the other hand have kept an ultra sharp edge & given me a beautifully clean cut - no burn marks & very little sanding required, if any at all. Thoroughly impressed.
Tried many brands over the years, but happy to say I now won't go anywhere else for router bits. I've thrown everything at them, including the hardest walnut and ash, and they continue to impress with the quality of finish left behind. If you're serious about routing then investing in quality bits is a must.
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