Features
- Creates grooves that simulate raised-panel doors and paneling
- Micrograin carbide tips ground for a fine finish and edge retention
- Shear-angle design for cleaner cuts and faster routing
- Fully hardened and tempered steel shank for durability
- Control-cut design to help minimize kickback
- Suitable for hinge mortising
Specifications
| Part Number | 85480M |
| Shank Inch | 1/2 |
| Width (B) Inch | 1 1/8 |
| Diameter (D) Inch | 1 1/8 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Flute Count | 2 |
| Overall Length | 1-15/16 in |
| Flute Length | 0.9375 in |
| Material | Steel |
| Color / Finish | Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 1.93 in x 1.81 in x 4.90 in |
| Weight | 0.22 lb |
| Warranty | 1 Yr |
| Upc | 000346050448 |
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Router bit for cutting grooves that simulate raised-panel doors and paneling. Carbide-tipped cutting edges and a hardened, tempered steel shank provide wear resistance and durability. Shear-angle geometry and micrograin carbide tips are intended to produce cleaner cuts and extend tool life. Can be used for hinge mortising.
Project Ideas
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Cabinet Refacing With Faux Panels
Offer a mobile service that converts existing slab cabinet doors and drawer fronts into classic raised-panel looks via routed grooves. It delivers a high-impact aesthetic at a fraction of replacement cost, ideal for rental refreshes and budget remodels. Bundle with painting for a turnkey upgrade.
Pre-Grooved Wainscoting Packages
Fabricate MDF or plywood sheets with consistent panel grooves for fast-install wainscoting kits. Sell by the linear foot with standard heights and panel spacings, plus corner/trim pieces. Contractors save install time while homeowners get showroom-quality detail with minimal seams.
Custom Acoustic/Decorative Panels
Produce wall panels that combine routed groove patterns with acoustic backers to reduce echo in offices, restaurants, and home theaters. The raised-panel effect adds depth while hidden perforations or fabric backing absorb sound. Offer design-to-install service with CAD proofs.
On-Site Hinge Mortising & Door Prep
Provide an on-call hinge mortising service for builders and DIYers who lack a router setup. Clean, consistent mortises speed door hanging and cabinet installs, and you can add lockset and strike prep as add-ons. Price per hinge/door with volume discounts for contractors.
Branded Panel Signage
Create durable interior/exterior signs with routed panel borders that elevate brand presentation for boutiques, cafés, and offices. The bit’s fine finish reduces sanding before paint or gilding, enabling faster turnaround. Offer menu boards, directional signage, and feature wall plaques.
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Faux Raised-Panel Headboard
Transform a plywood or MDF sheet into a sophisticated headboard by routing panel outlines that mimic traditional raised-panel joinery. The 1-1/8 in wide bit creates bold, crisp shadows that read like rails and stiles once painted. Use the shear-angle geometry for clean cuts across grain and finish with a satin enamel for a furniture-grade look.
Slab Cabinet Door Facelift
Refresh plain slab cabinet doors by routing decorative panel groves to emulate shaker or traditional raised panels. The micrograin carbide tips leave a fine finish that paints beautifully, and the bit can also mortise cup or butt hinges where needed. It’s a fast, dust-efficient way to update a kitchen or bath without replacing doors.
Game-Top Coffee Table
Create a multipurpose table by routing inset panel fields for chess/checkers and a contrasting border that frames the play area. The wide profile produces dramatic, consistent grooves that give the top artisanal depth. Stain the field and border differently to make the geometry pop.
Geometric Wall Art Panels
Design a series of MDF panels with intersecting grooves in grids or angles to play with light and shadow. The control-cut design helps minimize chatter so lines stay crisp and clean. Paint the grooves in an accent color or fill select recesses with brass or felt for mixed-media impact.
Discreet Access Panel Bookcase
Build a bookcase backer with routed faux-panel lines that visually hide a small access door to wiring or storage. Use the bit to mortise hinges for a flush, professional fit, and continue the groove pattern across the seam to keep the door inconspicuous. Magnetic catches finish the clean look.