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Infinity Tools 1/4" Shank 8-Pc. Dovetail & Box Joint Making Router Bit Set

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Drawers, jewelry boxes, shaker furniture and shadow boxes are just a few of the applications for this dovetail & Box Joint set. These are the eight router bits that produce the most popular joints. 1/4" and 3/8" diameter straight bits produce box joints and are useful for numerous applications around your wood shop.

This premium quality dovetail router bit set includes the following;

Angle 7°, 7.5°, 9° & 14° | Cutter Diam. 1/4" – 5/8" | Cutter Height 5/16" – 1" | With Wood Box | Shank 1/4"

Close-up of a half-blind dovetail joint on a maple drawer with a steel bar pull

Whether used in contemporary, or classic furniture, dovetail joinery is a highlight of quality woodworking.

Six Infinity dovetail router bits of increasing size lined up on a workbench

Infinity Tools offers a large selection of dovetail bits designed with negative shear angle to provide ultra smooth cuts, and they’re available in all sizes and for all needs. But one thing that doesn’t change …  is the general shape of the bit. The weakest point of all dovetail router bits is their neck. To get the longest life possible from this type of bit, we recommend pre-plowing the groove before cutting the dovetail slot. 

Measuring the neck diameter of a dovetail router bit with a digital caliper

Pre-plowing is the concept of using a straight bit (sized smaller than the diameter of the neck) to first cut a clearance channel. Start by finding the diameter of the neck of the dovetail bit using a caliper.  

Checking a straight bit with a digital caliper to size it under the dovetail bit's neck

Then you locate an appropriate straight bit slightly under the diameter of the neck of the dovetail bit. Use that straight bit to set up the plowing cut.

Pre-plowing a groove in maple with a straight bit on the router table before the dovetail cut

You make a first pass with the straight bit to remove much of the waste. Remember don’t run this straight bit too fast. Let the bit cut. 

Dovetail bit following the pre-plowed channel to cut a dovetail slot in maple on the router table

The dovetail bit is then used to follow through that channel, but the stress on the bit is greatly reduced, leading to better dovetail cuts … and a longer life for your dovetail bits! 

Finished mahogany drawer with dovetail joinery and a wooden knob

Follow this simple tip and you'll get the best performance from your dovetail router bits. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bits are in this dovetail and box joint set?

It includes eight router bits that produce the most popular dovetail and box joints, packaged in a wood box. See more joinery router bits.

What shank size do these bits use?

All eight bits have 1/4" shanks, so they fit compact and full-size routers with a 1/4" collet.

What dovetail angles are included?

The set offers dovetail bits in 7°, 7.5°, 9°, and 14° angles to match a range of jigs and joint styles.

What range of cutter sizes does the set cover?

Cutter diameters run from 1/4" to 5/8" and cutter heights from 5/16" to 1", covering small to larger joints.

Can this set cut box joints too?

Yes. The 1/4" and 3/8" diameter straight bits cut box (finger) joints and are useful for many other tasks around the shop.

What projects is the set good for?

Drawers, jewelry boxes, shaker furniture, and shadow boxes are all ideal applications. Explore matching cabinetry & joinery tools.

Does the set include storage?

Yes. The eight bits ship in a wood box to keep them organized and protected.

Are these carbide-tipped bits?

Yes. Each is a carbide-tipped joinery bit built to Infinity's premium quality standard for clean cuts and long life.

Do I need a router table for dovetail joints?

This set is designed for making joints on a router table, which gives the control needed for accurate dovetails and box joints. See our router tables.

Who makes this dovetail and box joint set?

It is a premium-quality set from Infinity Cutting Tools, sold under the Infinity Tools brand.