Dovetail bits cut the angled pins and tails of a dovetail joint, the classic drawer and box corner joint. On a hand router they are used with a dovetail jig; on a CNC router they cut sliding dovetails, dovetail keys for joining slabs and tapered tenons. The angle matters: 8° is the traditional choice for hardwood, 14° is stronger in softwood and plywood and is the common angle for half-blind drawer jigs.
Dovetail cutters are generally used in dovetail jigs for cabinetry joinery.
ARDEN TCT dovetail bits from 9.5mm to 25.4mm diameter on 6.35mm and 12.7mm shanks, in 8° and 14°. Match the bit to your jig's template specification.
Every size lists a starting feed rate on the product page where we have tested it. For the method behind the numbers read the Feeds & Speeds Guide, or call Adam on 0448 431 833 if you are unsure which size suits your machine.
Stocked in our Laverton North (Melbourne) warehouse and shipped Australia-wide. Standard shipping is free on orders over $200.
Sizes and dimensions
ARDEN Dovetail Bit comes in 7 sizes. Pick yours from the size options above; the dimensions for each are listed here.
| Cutting diameter | Shank | Cut length | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.52mm (3/8") | 6.35mm (1/4") | 10mm | 10306014 |
| 12.7mm (1/2") | 12.7mm (1/2") | 13mm | 10306238 |
| 15.9mm (5/8") | 6.35mm (1/4") | 16mm | 10306054 |
| 15.9mm (5/8") | 12.7mm (1/2") | 16mm | 10306258 |
| 19.05mm (3/4") | 6.35mm (1/4") | 20mm | 10306074 |
| 19.05mm (3/4") | 12.7mm (1/2") | 20mm | 10306278 |
| 25.4mm (1") | 12.7mm (1/2") | 26mm | 10306318 |
