locking miter joint

[julie Graf]

i just got a locking miter joint bit for my shape.

is there a way to "hide" the joint at the ends?

any tips on set up? i hear it's tricky to get it adjusted correctly the first time. I'm using it on thick stock (1 inch) and long joint (85 inches)

thanks!

[Dino Drosas]

Getting the height of the bit set must be very exact for a correct fit. I found the easiest way of doing this is to center the profile on your stock as best you can and then run a short sample. Cut this length of sample in half, turn the pieces opposite and on a flat surface, join them together as you would a glue joint. Adjust the bit height until these are alligned perfectly; the bit height is now set perfectly. Now, one piece is run flat on the table and the other is run standing on its edge against the fence.

[Geoff Harris]

I just bought a lock mitre bit for my router table last week. The setup didn't take too long using the instructions provided (available on lee valley website). The woodshop demo website has a neat tutorial where he shows you how to use playing cards to fine tune the height of the bit. Find it here: http://www.woodshopdemos.com/cmt-sop-1.htm

Geoff