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Review on πŸ”¨ Freud 99 031 2 Inch Reversible Jointing Tool by Josh Maher

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Using a Freud 99-031

Please note before purchasing this bit: Preparation and patience required. It is not something you plug into your router and driving around town. For best results, make sure your material is square and of even thickness. Remember, you want a flat surface with no gaps at the edges. A piece that is not square or of different thicknesses will produce poor results Before cutting the shaft, use a pry bar to seat the club. I use small scrap pieces that are square and the same thickness as my design material. After a few trial runs and adjustments I'm good to go. I use a square to to write the bit height, it will make the setup a bit quicker next time.If you are working with the machine on a router table, hold S ie the fence straight towards the saw blade, if you have one hand free use the guide. In short, this beat requires a lot of tweaking and preparation, but doesn't most woodworking stuff work? Finally, if I'm doing a lot of repetitive paneling, I use a Freudian bit. If not, I reach for my carpentry machine or dowels and either way I get great results. Practice makes perfect Groundhog Scottimos

Pros
  • 1-1/2" drill bit; shank diameter 1/2"
Cons
  • not reliable