What router bits are needed for tongue and groove?
The 2 bit system provides for interlocking tongues and grooves with a V-groove on the face. The 1/8″ rounded tongue and 1/8″ square stock allow for easier installation with uneven surfaces. Great for paneling or flooring. Cuts a 1/8″ high x 3/16″ deep tongue and 1/4″ groove.
Can a router cut tongue and groove?
Cutting the narrow centered groove and the corresponding tongue to fit into it doesn’t take a dado blade and table saw. You can do it all at the router table easily with three different cutter approaches.
What router bit to cut grooves?
1. Straight. Straight bits are perhaps the most frequently used type of router bit since they can be used in a wide variety of applications. While in a class of their own, straight bits are usually used for cutting different types of square-shaped grooves.
When using a router which direction do you go?
When looking straight down at the top of a router, the bit rotates in a clockwise direction. That means you should move the router from left to right, but—and this is important—that’s only true when the router is positioned in the middle between you and the workpiece.
What router bit do I use for a juice groove?
The correct router bit to use in order to cut a juice groove is a 3/8″ round nose bit.
How deep should the groove be for tongue and groove?
The groove should ALWAYS be slightly deeper than the tongue is long, by as much as 1/16″ for 3-inch wide boards. The reason for this is two-fold. First is to prevent problems during assembly.
Should you glue tongue and groove?
Don’t Glue Tongue and Grooves This is because wood flooring needs room to move as it expands. If the wood is glued both to the subfloor and between the planks, there’s no room for movement. In the long-run, limited movement leads to cracks, disfigurement and warping of your wood flooring.
How deep should a tongue and groove joint be?
The groove should ALWAYS be slightly deeper than the tongue is long, by as much as 1/16″ for 3-inch wide boards. The reason for this is two-fold.
What are straight router bits for?
Straight Router Bits are a workshop staple, these bits make cuts straight into a material to form a groove or dado (a groove across the wood grain) or to hollow out an area for a mortise or inlay. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths.