{"product_id":"45-lock-miter-router-bit-carbide-alloy-milling-cutter","title":"Lock Miter Router Bit - 45° Carbide Alloy Milling Cutter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ge-pdp pdp-lock-miter-router-bit\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nar ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e45° lock miter router bit · 8 mm shank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStrong, square corners from one bit.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA lock miter bit cuts a 45° miter with a built-in tongue and groove, so two boards lock together at a clean right angle with no end grain showing on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the joint for drawer boxes, cabinet carcasses, hollow legs and boxed beams: more glue surface than a plain miter, and the step holds the pieces in line while you clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nar\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eRated 4.8 by 13 woodworkers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTight joints, clean cuts, every time.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"blist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarco U.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “It's durable, precise, and consistently delivers flawless joints.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKristian L.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “It cuts smooth, precise joints every time.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert E.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “This router bit makes creating tight-fitting joints effortless.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdward A.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “This lock miter router bit makes complex joinery tasks a breeze. It's durable, reliable, and produces flawless results.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoel M.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Once set up correctly, it's a pleasure to use.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJessie M.:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bought this to make a faux beam to hide the top plate of a non load bearing wall I removed. I could have removed it and patched the ceiling but went this route. A regular miter is the best way to give the appearance of a solid beam but it wouldn't be strong enough and it would be tough to line up over a long span. This solved both of those problems.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by our 90-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne height setting, both boards.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the bit in a router table. Set its height so the center of the profile sits at the middle of your stock, then run one board flat on the table and its mating board upright against the fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cuts come out as mirror images and slide together into a square corner. A few test cuts on scrap of the same thickness let you fine-tune the height and fence until the faces sit flush, and once it is dialed in every board after that matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-lock-miter-router-bit-45-carbide-alloy-milling-cutter\/02_router_table_lock_miter_cut.jpg\" alt=\"Lock miter router bit mounted in a router table, beside a pine board with the lock miter profile cut along its edge\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePick the cutter for your stock.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1-3\/8 in cutter\u003c\/b\u003e5\/8 in cutting height, 2 in long. Sold for stock about 1\/2 to 3\/4 in thick.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1-1\/2 in cutter\u003c\/b\u003e3\/4 in cutting height, 2-1\/8 in long. The taller profile, for thicker stock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px !important\"\u003eBoth sizes have an 8 mm shank and fit routers with an 8 mm collet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row flip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhere it earns its place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoxes, drawers, cabinets, beams.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on solid wood, plywood, MDF and particleboard. It is a fast way to make drawer boxes and cases with crisp corners, and to wrap a beam or post in boards that read as one solid piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutter has two tungsten carbide tips brazed to a painted steel body, the cutting edge woodworkers choose for MDF, plywood and other sheet goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-lock-miter-router-bit-45-carbide-alloy-milling-cutter\/04_fitting_the_bit_in_the_collet.jpg\" alt=\"A hand fitting the lock miter router bit into the collet of a table-mounted router\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe details, plainly.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e45° lock miter router bit, 2 flutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eShank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e8 mm, fits routers with an 8 mm collet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003e1-3\/8 in size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e1-3\/8 in (34.9 mm) cutter, 5\/8 in (15.9 mm) cutting height, 2 in (50.8 mm) overall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003e1-1\/2 in size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e1-1\/2 in (38.1 mm) cutter, 3\/4 in (19.05 mm) cutting height, 2-1\/8 in (54 mm) overall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eCutting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eTungsten carbide (YG6X grade per the maker)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eSolid wood, plywood, MDF, particleboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eRouter table, with a fence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e1 router bit in the size you choose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nar ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eBuild it better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoinery that looks like you spent hours.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eOne carbide-tipped lock miter bit gives you strong glue surface, self-aligning boards and corners with no end grain on show. Add it to your router table today and try it for 90 days with our money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.ge-pdp{--ink:#232838;--mut:#4A5064;--rule:#E2DFD8;--paper:#FAF8F4;--acc:#5C7285;--serif:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;--sans:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);margin:44px 0 0 !important;container-type:inline-size}.ge-pdp *{box-sizing:border-box}.ge-pdp img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}html:has(.ge-pdp) body{overflow-x:hidden !important}.ge-pdp .fw{width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.ge-pdp .in{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto !important;padding:0 22px}.ge-pdp .nar{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto !important;padding:0 22px}.ge-pdp .band{padding:72px 0 !important}.ge-pdp .band.t{background:var(--paper)}.ge-pdp h2{font-family:var(--serif) !important;font-size:34px !important;line-height:1.2 !important;font-weight:700 !important;color:inherit !important;margin:0 0 18px !important}.ge-pdp p{font-family:var(--sans) !important;font-size:17px !important;line-height:1.65 !important;color:var(--mut) !important;margin:0 0 18px !important}.ge-pdp p:last-child{margin-bottom:0 !important}.ge-pdp .eyebrow{font-size:11.5px !important;letter-spacing:.16em !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;font-weight:700 !important;color:var(--acc) !important;margin:0 0 12px !important}.ge-pdp .lede{font-size:19px !important;line-height:1.6 !important}.ge-pdp .ctr{text-align:center}.ge-pdp .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:44px;align-items:center}.ge-pdp .row.flip .txt{order:2}.ge-pdp .row img{border-radius:14px}.ge-pdp .kit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:30px}.ge-pdp .kit div{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:12px;padding:22px;text-align:center;font-size:15px;color:var(--mut)}.ge-pdp .kit b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;margin-bottom:5px}.ge-pdp .blist{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:26px 0 0}.ge-pdp .blist li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--mut)}.ge-pdp .blist li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--acc)}.ge-pdp .blist strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}.ge-pdp .specg{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;margin-top:26px;overflow:hidden}.ge-pdp .sr{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,36%) minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;padding:13px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}.ge-pdp .sr:last-child{border-bottom:0}.ge-pdp .sl{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}.ge-pdp .sv{font-size:15px;color:var(--mut);overflow-wrap:anywhere}@container (max-width:860px){.ge-pdp .band{padding:52px 0 !important}.ge-pdp h2{font-size:27px !important}.ge-pdp .row{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px}.ge-pdp .row.flip .txt{order:0}.ge-pdp .kit{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaatw","offers":[{"title":"1-3\/8 in cutter (8 mm shank)","offer_id":67863199318116,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2 in cutter (8 mm shank)","offer_id":67863199350884,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/5242\/4804\/files\/01_lock_miter_router_bit_hero.jpg?v=1793068515","url":"https:\/\/kaatw.com\/products\/45-lock-miter-router-bit-carbide-alloy-milling-cutter","provider":"Kaatw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}