If there's one thing I've learned as a woodworker, it's that having the right tool for the job can make the difference between an average project and one that you can really be proud of. One of the tools (or sets of tools) I have in my arsenal is a set of slot-cutting router bits. Slot-cutting bits open up joinery possibilities that are difficult or impossible with other tools. For example, cutting a stopped groove in the bottom of a curved chair rail to hold slats. Turning your router into a biscuit joiner. Not to mention other joinery options like grooves on the inside of drawers to hold the drawer bottom. Or making perfect-fitting, smooth tenons on the end of a workpiece for joinery.
Woodsmith magazine features our Infinity Tools 11-pc. Slot-Cutter Router Bit Master Set in the February/March 2016 issue (No. 223). They used this set to create splined groove joinery for a tabletop. The extra-long arbor allows you to stack more cutters for making wider grooves, dadoes, and slots.
What's so special about our slot cutters? First, we use three-wing cutters instead of two, as you'll find on some competitors' cutters. That's 50% more carbide for faster cutting and smoother results.
If you take a look at the photo below, you'll notice how "beefy" the cutting blade assemblies are. The steel used on our cutters is extra-thick to add mass. This means less vibration and a smoother cut. You can also see the anti-kickback pawl in front of each carbide tooth. This limits the amount of material removed by each tooth and makes for a safer cut without grabbing or causing kickback. This safety feature is one we're pretty proud of.
The extra-thick, micro-grain carbide ensures that the cutting edges start out razor-sharp and stay sharp longer. When the edges become dull, you can touch them up with our credit card-size diamond hones.
All of our Infinity Tools slot cutters and arbors are also available separately. Check them out by clicking here. #InfinityTools