Features
- Micrograin carbide tips
- CNC-ground tips for fine finish and edge retention
- Reversible glue-joint profile creates self-aligning joints
- Hardened and tempered steel shank for durability
- Control-cut design to help reduce kickback
- Recommended for router table use
- Suitable for door panels, tabletops, and similar glue-ups
Specifications
| Model Number | 84505M |
| Part Number | 84505M |
| Shank Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Width (B) | 1/2 in |
| Overall Diameter (D) | 1-7/8 in |
| Cutting Edge Length | 1-3/32 in |
| Flute Length | 1.093 in |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.63 in x 1.88 in x 1.88 in |
| Weight | 0.58 lb |
| Upc | 000346302677 |
| Suggested Use | Router table; making glue-up joints in panels and tabletops |
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Router bit designed to cut reversible glue-joint profiles for making self-aligning glue-ups (door panels, tabletops, etc.). Micrograin carbide tips are CNC-ground for a fine cutting edge. The profile is intended to be cut with one workpiece face down and the mating piece face up, with the bit centered on the material. The shank is hardened and tempered steel. Recommended for use with a router table.
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Panel Glue-Up Service
Offer made-to-order hardwood panels (tabletops, cabinet panels, signs) using the reversible glue joint for fast, flat, and strong results. Target cabinet shops, CNC/laser shops, and DIYers who lack a router table. Upsell options: species mixing, bookmatching, sanding to grit, and precision sizing.
Laser-Ready Engraving Blanks
Produce stable, edge-joined panels sized to common laser/CNC beds (e.g., 12x20, 18x24). The interlocking profile reduces panel creep and makes for cleaner engraving results. Offer SKU sets in maple, cherry, and walnut, with optional pre-finish or masked surfaces for clean engraving.
Cutting Board and Charcuterie Line
Use the glue joint bit for quick, self-aligning edge glue-ups to produce consistent boards at scale—striped edge-grain boards, checkerboards (via re-saw/crosscut step), and long boards. Sell at markets, online, or wholesale to boutiques. Add personalization (inlays, laser engraving), mineral-oil finish, and gift packaging.
Workshops and Content on Pro Glue-Ups
Host paid classes teaching safe router table use, bit setup (centering to thickness), featherboard/clamping strategies, and panel flattening. Record high-quality tutorials and sell digital courses or monetize on YouTube. Affiliate with the bit, router table accessories, and adhesives for additional revenue.
Acoustic Slat Walls and Diffuser Panels
Manufacture stable backer panels using the reversible glue joint, then assemble slat walls or QRD-style decorative diffusers for residential studios and offices. Market as aesthetic-acoustic upgrades. Offer onsite measurement and install, plus customizable wood species and finishes.
Creative
Striped Farmhouse Tabletop
Edge-glue alternating species (e.g., maple/walnut/cherry) into a wide, stable tabletop. Use the reversible glue joint bit centered to board thickness, running mating boards with one face up and one face down for self-alignment and increased glue surface. Minimal sanding and a dead-flat panel make finishing easier. Add breadboard ends or a simple chamfer for a refined look.
End-Grain Chessboard via Self-Aligning Staves
First glue up long strips using the glue joint bit for perfect alignment and strong joints. Once cured, crosscut the panel into equal-width strips, flip every other strip to create the checker pattern, and re-glue. The initial self-aligning glue-up keeps rows straight, reduces clamp wrestling, and yields crisp seams after final sanding.
Paneled Barn Door or Cabinet Door Panels
Create wide, flat door panels by edge-joining narrower boards with the glue joint bit on a router table. The interlocking profile increases glue surface and prevents cupping misalignment, perfect for large slab-style barn doors or flat center panels for frame-and-panel cabinet doors. Finish with stain or paint for your décor.
Modern Slat Wall Art Panel
Glue up a large, stable backer panel from multiple boards using the reversible joint for easy alignment. Then attach thin slats (contrasting wood species) in rhythmic spacing to form a dimensional wall art piece. The stable, flat backer reduces warping and keeps the slats perfectly parallel.
Floating Shelves and Mantel Blanks
Edge-join boards into thick, wide blanks using the glue joint bit to maximize strength and keep faces flush. Shape and hollow for floating shelf hardware or leave solid for mantels. The self-aligning joint speeds production of consistently flat, straight pieces ready for finishing.