Need source for 1/4 inch rabbeting bit

[Louis Brandt]

Hello,

I need to make some rabbets with a router in a bookcase that I’m building, and I need to make 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch rabbets.

The problem is, I can’t find anyone (Rockler, Lee Valley, etc. or anyone) who sells a single rabbeting bit of that size. I can find rabbeting bit “sets”, which include various size bearings that would allow me to cut a 1/4 inch rabbet, but I can’t find any individual bits of that size (and I want 1/2 inch shanks).

Does anyone know of a source for a single 1/2 inch shank, 1/4 inch rabbeting bit?

And another question, have any of you used a rabbeting bit “set” in which you change bearings to get the size rabbet that you want, and is this effective?

Thanks,
Louis

[Eiji Fuller]

I really like the rabbetting bits from lee valley. The 1" diameter rabbet bits are useful in making joints to match a 1/2" roundover.

[Jacob Mac]

Have you tried Holbren? They have great service, and the owner is a member here at the creek. And I believe they have a 10% discount if you use the code smc10. I haven't bought anything from there for a few months, so I am not positive on that.

But I am sure that Holbren provides some of the best customer service I have encountered.

[Jon Weisenbach]

Louis...
http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/...uter_bits_-_pc
http://www.eagleamerica.com/prod_detail_list/s
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ng_kits_anchor
http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/...uter_bits_-_ea
I've used both suppliers with good results and the sets are very usable.

Good luck,
Jon

[Louis Brandt]

Well, after your post, I just checked Holbren's website, and the only single rabbeting bit that it showed would not cut a depth smaller than 3/8 inch. I need one that will cut a depth of 1/4 inch.
Louis

[Walter Plummer]

Hello Louis. Is this what you need? http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/...uter_bits_-_pc

[Louis Brandt]

Walter, no that's not it. I'm looking for a rabbeting bit, which has the bearing on the bottom (beneath the cutters).
Louis

[Walter Plummer]

If I understand correctly you want the cutting edge to be 1/4" and the cutting depth to be1/4". Then I think you need a slot cutter kit like this.
http://www.woodline.com/p-1606-slot-...-12-shank.aspx
I have gotten good use from these bits especially for the money.

[David DeCristoforo]

http://www.amazon.com/Woodline-USAs-.../dp/B0002JEGQS

[Bill Huber]

I have the Eagle 7 bearing set, it is a great tool to have and I have used it many times.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/...uter_bits_-_ea

[Michael Wildt]

whiteside also have a nice rabbit bit set that cuts 1/4" with a 1/2" shank. You can also use a dado blade on a table saw.

[Louis Brandt]

Thanks everyone, but I'm not seeing any SINGLE rabbeting bits with 1/2 inch shanks in the sources that you've mentioned.

But, I do see lots of rabbeting bit "sets", in which a bit comes with several sizes of interchangeable bearings. Most of those "sets" provide the capability of cutting a 1/4 inch rabbet.

If I can only find rabbeting bit "sets" that will allow me to cut a 1/4 inch rabbet, my other question is, have any of you used such sets, where you select the appropriate size bearing, and if so, are these "sets" effective?

Louis

[David DeCristoforo]

It's not rocket science. The diameter of the bearing determines the depth of cut. Bigger bearing... shallower cut. Smaller bearing... deeper cut. Shank size is irrelevant.

[Louis Brandt]

Yes, David. I know that with a rabbeting "set", the bigger the bearing, the smaller the cut, and the smaller the bearing, the bigger the cut. My mention about the 1/2 inch shank was only to state that I wanted 1/2 inch shank bits, not 1/4 inch shank bits.

But my other question still remains. And that is, if I have to use one of the rabbeting bit "sets", has anyone used them, and are they any good (are the bearings a problem to tighten, etc.)?
Louis

[glenn bradley]

Sorry Louis, I posted this in your other thread. I'll repeat it here just in case:

"I prefer guided as it directly references the edge. Additional bearings can be had for much less than a full rabbet set. Caliper the I.D. of your current bearing and order an O.D. to give you a 1/4" cut: http://www.holbren.com/bearings/

If you are unsure, give them a call."