Denette Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I’m trying to find a router bit that is essentially a straight bit with a v-groove at the tip. It would look like this: Ive scoured amazon to no avail. Any help is appreciated. And yes, I know I could make this profile in multiple passes with multiple bits, but I want precision and repeatability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Did you search on v groove bits I get several hits or am I not understanding what your looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted July 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I want a v-groove that is at the tip of a long straight bit. In other words, it’s a straight bit for like an inch, then has a 45° angle to form a v-groove-like pointed tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Hmm how wide of a groove are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Check Whiteside. If they don't have it you might not find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 http://www.hickorysawandtool.com/ can make it. I'd guess it would be a little over 200 dollars for a single, simple custom bit. Whiteside doesn't do single customs anymore, but runs a minimum of six at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted July 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I don’t really need any set width beyond that it should be wider than ¼” and have a cutting length of at least ¾”. Custom is not an option for me financially. I’m really surprised that what I’m looking for is so hard to find, considering how diverse the selection of router bits is. I just figured there was a term I didn’t know that was making it not show up in my search. Huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Try Eagle, and MCLS (if it doesn't have to last long). Beyond that, I wouldn't know where else to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 What are you trying to do with it? Could you start with a straight bit and then finish with a V bit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 It's not that hard, you just need to take multiple passes at depth. Most vee butts have a flight up cutting wall. Just keep lowering it and you've got your v with straight walls. Here's the bit I have. It's Freud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Russel, are you trying to make an edge profile and a V groove all at once, like on a deep rabbet? I recall once owning a cheap HSS bit with such a profile, but it was made to plunge and cut openings in drywall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Amana makes some engraving bits up to 3/8" diameter with a cutting length up to 3/4" - 45614 "Zero-Point" 90 Degree Engraving 3/8 Dia x 3/4 x 3/8 Shank ZrN Coated Router Bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 I think there is a reason they aren't readily available. That cut is going to pout a lot of stress on a bit. I'd do what Brendon mentioned and take multiple passes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 I was wanting to use it to cheat a bit and get a clean shoulder and crisp miter when doing blind mitered dovetails, but I'll manage with doing it in two steps. Having to hand tool that final mitered part is so tedious. Guess I'll experiment with multi-step solutions! Thanks for trying to help, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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