Lock Miter Router bit

[Vic]

Looking for a lock miter bit that will cut 1/4" to 1/2" thick wood for making small boxes. Lee Valley has one that will 3/8" to 1/2" thick wood, but would like to get a smaller one if possible. Anyone know if a lock miter bit is made for 1/4" material. Thanks.

Vic

[Upscale]

Either that or box joints.

[william kossack]

I used to worry about finding the same thing for jewelry boxes. Instead I just miter a 45 with a chamfer bit and apply tight bond.

My proceedure is to

1) size the wood. 2) run each piece through the chamfer bit 3) apply glue and band clamp everything together 4) check for squareness adjust as needed 5) pin nail everything so it stays together while the glue cures 6) remove the band clamp and set aside.

I've d> Looking for a lock miter bit that will cut 1/4" to 1/2" thick wood for

[mac davis]

Box joints on a box?? WAY too logical..*g*

Mac

[Vic]

Thanks for all the comments. Agree after thinking some more, a lock miter bit for 1/4" material is not a good idea. Box joints it will be. Thanks.

Vic