Features
- Micrograin carbide-tip design for consistent finish and wear resistance
- Hardened and tempered steel shanks for durability
- Cut diameters sized to produce tight-fitting plywood-mortise joints (undersized relative to nominal plywood thickness)
- Includes bits for common plywood thicknesses (1/4", 1/2", 3/4")
- Suitable for mortising, edge forming, trimming, and cabinetry/joinery in wood, plastic, and laminate
- Tips are heat-treated for improved hardness and finish quality
Specifications
| Pack Quantity | 3 |
| Contents | (1) 1/4", (1) 1/2", (1) 3/4" |
| Shank Diameter | 1/4 in |
| Tip Material | Micrograin carbide |
| Shank Material | Hardened and tempered steel |
| Intended Materials | Wood, plastic, laminate |
| Sku | RBS023XW |
| Weight | 454 g |
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Three plywood mortising router bits with micrograin carbide tips and hardened, tempered steel shanks. Designed to cut slightly undersized diameters to match common plywood thicknesses (1/4", 1/2", 3/4") for tighter plywood-mortise joints. Intended for woodworking tasks including mortising, edge forming, trimming, and joinery in wood, plastic, and laminate.
Project Ideas
Business
Flat-pack mortise-joinery furniture kits
Produce and sell knock-down shelves, stools, and side tables that assemble via undersized plywood mortises and loose tenons. The tight fit reduces hardware, ships flat, and appeals to DIY customers. Offer raw kits and upgraded prefinished options.
Van and tiny-home cabinetry
Offer custom lightweight cabinetry built from plywood with routered mortises for strong, rattle-free joints. The undersized bits match real sheet thicknesses for tight assemblies that hold up to road vibrations. Market as fast, modular installs with clean modern aesthetics.
Inlay signage and branded panels
Route shallow mortises for acrylic or laminate inlays to create durable logos, door plaques, and menu boards. The carbide tips provide crisp edges in wood, plastic, and laminate for a premium finish. Sell to cafes, offices, and event vendors.
Workshops, plans, and tenon kits
Host weekend classes on mortise-and-tenon joinery with a router. Sell digital plans plus pre-cut plywood loose tenons sized for the 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 in undersized mortises, along with simple alignment templates. Monetize via course fees and kit sales.
Laminate and cabinet surface repair service
Provide on-site repairs by mortising damaged laminate or veneer areas and inlaying matching patches flush. The undersized, clean cuts minimize gaps and make seams nearly invisible. Target property managers, restaurants, and fabrication shops.
Creative
Flat-pack plywood bookshelf with press-fit loose tenons
Design a modern bookshelf that assembles with plywood loose tenons instead of screws. Use the undersized 3/4 in and 1/2 in mortising bits to cut tight mortises in the case sides and shelves; rip matching loose tenons from the same plywood for a near press-fit. The micrograin carbide tips give clean walls for strong glue bonds and crisp exposed shoulders.
Slot-together desk organizer set
Create a modular organizer (pencil caddy, mail sorter, phone stand) that locks together using 1/4 in mortises and tabs. The undersized cut matches real 1/4 in plywood, so parts friction-fit without hardware. Add simple templates to repeat cuts and use the hardened shanks for long run reliability.
Plywood bench with through-mortise legs
Build a minimalist bench where leg panels pass through the seat via 3/4 in through-mortises. The carbide mortising bit yields clean, square mortise walls; glue in laminated plywood tenons or wedge them for a decorative, mechanical lock. Finish edges flush with template routing for a crisp silhouette.
Inlaid game board or serving tray
Mortise shallow pockets for checkers/chess squares or geometric patterns, then inlay contrasting plastic or laminate for a durable, wipeable surface. Use the 1/2 in bit for fast pocketing and the 1/4 in bit for borders and fine details. The undersized cut lets you plane or sand to a seamless, tight inlay.
Tambour breadbox or roll-top cabinet
Plow smooth, parallel 1/4 in grooves in curved side panels to form tracks for a tambour door. Use templates and multiple shallow passes for clean walls; the carbide tips handle plywood veneers without tear-out. Pair with laminated slats to create a compact, retro-inspired storage piece.