WHAT ARE RAIL AND STILE ROUTER BITS?

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Making your own cabinet doors isn't as difficult as you might think! Rail and stile bits make it easy to get professional results with your router table.

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Rails and stiles frame the center panel of a door.

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Rail and stile router bits create a decorative profile along the inside edge of the rails and stiles, as well as the groove for the center panel.

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A stile bit cuts the groove and top profile.

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The rail bit cuts matching top profile and square bottom to create a tenon.

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Be sure to use scrap wood to set up your rail and stile bits.

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Rail and stile bits should only be used with a table router. They are too large to safely use with a handheld router.

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Master rail and stile router bits and you'll be making your own cabinet doors in no time!

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