I hoping I'm not going over too much old ground here...(I've checked the
archives). I need a rail and stile bit set. I prefer to buy Whiteside bits, but
their rail and stile set seems designed for 7/8 inch thick stock, and I want to
use 3/4 inch stock. I spoke with a customer service rep at Whiteside, and she
seemed to agree that using the bits on 3/4 inch stock would mean losing some of
the profile.
My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
Freud rail and stile sets?
I know FWW #107 had a comparison of rail and stile sets, but I don't have
that issue anymore and it's not available from Taunton.
Thanks in advance,
Eric
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"Eric G." wrote:
> I hoping I'm not going over too much old ground here...(I've checked the
> archives). I need a rail and stile bit set. I prefer to buy Whiteside bits, but
> their rail and stile set seems designed for 7/8 inch thick stock, and I want to
> use 3/4 inch stock. I spoke with a customer service rep at Whiteside, and she
> seemed to agree that using the bits on 3/4 inch stock would mean losing some of
> the profile.
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
> Freud rail and stile sets?
> I know FWW #107 had a comparison of rail and stile sets, but I don't have
> that issue anymore and it's not available from Taunton.
> Thanks in advance,
> Eric
> to e-mail, remove 'nojunk' from e-mail address
You can use a "back cutter" router bit on the 3/4" stock. See:
http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product_details.cfm?&catid=78&objectgroup_id=396&offerings_id=5424
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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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Hi Eric,
I'm very happy with my Freud door set - just finished a couple of acres of
wardrobe doors in reclaimed pine.
2 snippets - buy a Trend or similar setting gauge for accurate resetting - a
rule doesn't cut it IME. Doesn't cost much, and can be used on the TS and
other jobs, as well as the router table.
Second snippet is to check the size of the hole in your router table before
buying. I have a Trend table and even with no insert fitted at all, the
hole is not big enough to accommodate the panel-raising bit. I got round it
by making a false top from 1/2" ply with a 4"ish hole to clear the bit.
For the panel-raising bit, you want to take light cuts with a big router.
HTH
Frank
"Eric G." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I hoping I'm not going over too much old ground here...(I've checked the
> archives). I need a rail and stile bit set. I prefer to buy Whiteside
bits, but
> their rail and stile set seems designed for 7/8 inch thick stock, and I
want to
> use 3/4 inch stock. I spoke with a customer service rep at Whiteside, and
she
> seemed to agree that using the bits on 3/4 inch stock would mean losing
some of
> the profile.
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
> Freud rail and stile sets?
> I know FWW #107 had a comparison of rail and stile sets, but I don't
have
> that issue anymore and it's not available from Taunton.
> Thanks in advance,
> Eric
> to e-mail, remove 'nojunk' from e-mail address
"Eric G." wrote ...
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
> Freud rail and stile sets?
I have a set of Freud rails and stile bits and I found them to work well.
Cope and stick isn't my favorite way to make doors but they have seen some
use and I was very happy with the results. I generally only buy Freud bits
because I have very good luck with them. I can get them easily and have no
need to look at other brands.
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Cheers,
Howard
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I like the CMT R&S bits. Also, their panel cutter has a backcutter.
Eric G. wrote:
> I hoping I'm not going over too much old ground here...(I've checked the
> archives). I need a rail and stile bit set. I prefer to buy Whiteside bits, but
> their rail and stile set seems designed for 7/8 inch thick stock, and I want to
> use 3/4 inch stock. I spoke with a customer service rep at Whiteside, and she
> seemed to agree that using the bits on 3/4 inch stock would mean losing some of
> the profile.
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
> Freud rail and stile sets?
> I know FWW #107 had a comparison of rail and stile sets, but I don't have
> that issue anymore and it's not available from Taunton.
> Thanks in advance,
> Eric
> to e-mail, remove 'nojunk' from e-mail address
On Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:39:24 +0000 (UTC), "Frank McVey"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>2 snippets - buy a Trend or similar setting gauge for accurate resetting - a
>rule doesn't cut it IME. Doesn't cost much, and can be used on the TS and
>other jobs, as well as the router table.
I always make setup blocks out of HDPE to use for future setups for
rail, stile, and raised panel bits.
Barry
On 05 Dec 2003 19:06:16 GMT, [email protected] (Eric G.) wrote:
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
>Freud rail and stile sets?
Thrilled!
I've made many doors with a Freud set, out of Ash, Oak, Birch, and
MDF.
Barry
The Freud are outstanding...
The Whiteside bits will work and I doubt you will lose that much
profile. The Freud will work on stock that thick and again, you
don't lose any profile depending on your setup.
I don't recall ever seeing a 7/8" thick door. They are referring
to the maximum thickness of the stock you "can use" not what you
"must use".
Eric G. wrote:
> I hoping I'm not going over too much old ground here...(I've checked the
> archives). I need a rail and stile bit set. I prefer to buy Whiteside bits, but
> their rail and stile set seems designed for 7/8 inch thick stock, and I want to
> use 3/4 inch stock. I spoke with a customer service rep at Whiteside, and she
> seemed to agree that using the bits on 3/4 inch stock would mean losing some of
> the profile.
> My second choice would be a Freud set. Have users been happy with their
> Freud rail and stile sets?
>