Freud 99-036 Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank

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The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About Freud's Industrial Bits
Serious woodworkers choose serious accessories. They choose Freud. The Freud name equals quality, precision and craftsmanship. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. When you’re looking for a serious router bit, look for Freud red.

About this Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set
Freud's adjustable tongue and groove bit set is ideal for producing perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints. Freud's exclusive design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish. These bits are adjustable at .002-inch increments for stock thickness of 1/2 to 1-1/4-inch, and groove widths of 7/32 to 3/8-inch. The tongue bit diameter is 1-3/4-inch, 7/32-3/8-inch carbide height, 1/2-inch shank, 3-1/4 inches overall. Groove bit diameter 1-3/4-inch, 13/16-inch 1-11/32-inch carbide height, 1/2-inch shank, 2-11/16 inches overall.

Applications
Use this set to produce perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints for projects such as Shaker style cabinet doors. These bits cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. They are designed for use with table-mounted portable routers.

Warranty
These bits are covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

An industry leader for over 50 years, the Freud name equals quality, precision and craftsmanship. Freud router bits feature Freud made TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life. Each bit is individually balanced, giving a cut above the rest. Trim carpenters, remodelers, and woodworking enthusiasts can now mill molding of almost any size, shape and configuration to add beautiful detail to match existing trim or create an all new look. All thats required is a 2-1/4 HP or larger router, a sturdy router table and fence, and a selection of bits from Freuds Architectural Molding Series. The adjustable tongue and groove bit set produces perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints for projects such as shaker style cabinet doors. Exclusive Freud design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish for stock thickness of 1/2" to 1-1/4". Groove cutter adjusts at .002" increments for groove widths of 7/32" to 3/8".

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.1 x 1.8 inches ; 13.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006XMTT
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 99-036
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,688 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Router Bits > Joinery Bits

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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice product, July 29, 2004

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A. Broaddus (Los Angeles, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud 99-036 Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank (Tools & Home Improvement)

In the past I have used my table saw tenoning jig to make shaker style cabinet doors, but I found that a really accurate set up was overly time consuming. I purchased the tongue and groove router bit set and found it to be a more accurate and quicker way to form these joints. With the large number of spacers provided, you can allow the perfect tolerance space for glue and the joints come out perfect. Use a variable speed router in a router table.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freud Did It Again, January 20, 2005

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud 99-036 Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank (Tools & Home Improvement)

At first I thought how could Freud have created an adjustable groove bit, with the seemingly single cutter, and make it adjustable. Then I discovered that it really was two cutters that were sandwiched together. Their carbide tip is a lot wider than the plates that hold them. Additionally they are offset, so when they are sandwiched without any spacers, they are just like having the one bit. With the included spacers, you can adjust that groove cutter to a nice range of sizes.

Additionally the two large cutters that make up the tongue bit are adjustable with the spacers that are provided. They are stacked on the bit so you don't have to go looking for them when you want to make a change.

I have a lot of Freud bits, and I have bought all of them from Amazon. The price and convenience can't be beat. The one complaint that I have is that Freud does not wrap these bits in a way that protects them from a UPS shipment. Do you know what UPS stands for? Unbelievably Pulverized Shipments. :-) With carbide tipped bits, which are super brittle, rolling around in the box, after they come loose from the snap together plastic carrying enclosure, they are left to do battle with one another. Consequently, check your faces for defects when you get them. Amazon has the greatest customer service.

All in all a great set of bits, highly recommended.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon doesn't package these properly!, October 26, 2006

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Corwin (WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud 99-036 Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank (Tools & Home Improvement)

I imagine that Freud will be offering this set as a reconditioned item in the near future, judging from all those who have received chipped cutters due to the packing issue. Like others, I too received these bits in a box where the bits had come out from their indivual packaging and were allowed to bang into each other. And yes, they were chipped!

I have liked dealing with Amazon in the past, but fail to see how they can continue to offer low prices when they continue to not learn from their shipping mistakes. While many prior shippments have arrived in good condition, this will be my fourth package that was not packaged properly -- two of these were NOT Amazon's fault, as they arrived in the manufacturers' had packaging. But Amazon certainly needs to pay attention to how they are sending these bits -- especially when you consider how dangerous it could be using a router bit that has a crack in the carbide. Let's not have someone injured because of this...

*** Update *** Just received replacements for damaged bits. You guessed it -- they arrived exactly as the original order, DAMAGED! Absolutely NO attempt had been made to package these bits in a way to prevent such damage. What a waste of both time and money for both Amazon and the unhappy customers.