Freud 99-269: 1-7/8" (dia.) Entry & Interior Door Router Bit System with 1/2" shank, cove & bead profile

This is a very nice router bit set, and will let you do some very nice shaker doors. It comes with sufficient shims to setup and build great joints. Note, it does NOT come "dialed" in already, you will need to adjust the shims on one or the other to get it working right.As always with these types of bits, when doing the rail ends, you need to watch for chip out. I recommend routing a backer that you will use behind the piece as you move it through the router, to prevent the chip out.

I hesitated at the price of this as a novice woodworker, but after spending a lot of time testing the range of what this kit can do, I'm really glad I got it. The design of this is very easy to work with. I would have spent hours in setup and testing to emulate a similar final product with individual bits, not to mention drop similar money doing so. The slot cutters can be finely tuned with included spacers/washers to exactly fit whatever your panel will be. You can adjust the profile so you get more of the beveled face, or less if you want more support for a glass window or solid hardwood panel. I ended up getting the optional cutter for glass panels as well, but you could emulate it with a straight bit if you wanted to. This just saves you time. Honestly if you're debating your own cabinet doors, don't hesitate to get this. After a quick dry run with scrap wood, you'll be churning out rail&stile doors in no time, and be proud of the outcome.A quick hint for other beginners: take the time to pay attention to depth of cut. You'll spin this at a slower speed than many bits, so you'll get the best results with a couple passes rather than routing the whole profile at once. A good 2.25hp or better router recommended for dense hardwoods. Just take your time, test it first and zero in on the best feed rate. Featherboards also highly recommended to keep accuracy on point.

This bit set is worth the extra money it cost. Most T&G bit sets limit you to a 1/4" panel. This set lets you use up to a 3/8" panel because the groove cutter has a two piece cutter that will expand using the included shims. Cut very sharp edges and cut as fast as I could feed the wood. When switching from groove to tongue you do have to reset your router height. The shaft lengths are not calibrated to just replace one bit with the other. That may be a blessing in disguise because it makes you dial in the router height and gives you the opportunity to get it perfect using test cuts in a scrap. When end grain cutting the tongues be sure you back up your piece with a piece of scrap or they will tear out as the bit exits the wood and live a tiny divot on the face of shoulder as the work piece slides off the bearing. Only had this issue when cutting tongues and only when I did not use a back up piece.

Broke after about 10 minutes of total use. Was using plain pine boards, no defects, totally normal. Tongue bit had it's teeth explode off and sent them flying. Clearly a manufacturing defect, which I would not leave a negative review if the company had handled it, but they promised to send a replacement and then never did and stopped responding to my emails. Terrible QC, terrible customer service.Bought a cheap bit elsewhere on Amazon and it's been working great. Total waste of money on this expensive one with a complete lack of customer support for their own defects.

This is the 3rd Freud Rail/Stile bit set in my collection, and it is just a EXCELLENT as all the others!I have created at least 100 doors with my tongue & groove set 99-036 Freud Adjustable Tongue & Groove Router Bit Set with 1-3/4" Diameter, ½" Shank (99-036) Setup - a little research led me to set the cope bit to create about a 1/4 backside rabbet (3/4 material) . That setting then established the height for the other groove cutting bit.A little bit of testing to dial in the match - taking a precise height measurement for future reference, and those final test pieces become my setup jigs for the next project.I've now created 7 frame panel doors in maple, and found the cuts to be beautifully precise and clean (of course the bits are nice and sharp & *clean*), and I expect to make many many more for years to come.

Amatuer woodworker here. This is PROBABLY a great bit set. Haven't used them yet. My project will be 24 cabinet doors with 3/4" material for rails and stiles. I'll be using 1/4" plywood for the door inserts. I ordered this set, knowing they would be adjustable, but didn't research far enough. The fact that they ARE adjustable is probably a good thing, BUT.... you better have an accurate caliper or micrometer to go with this set. Why? Because the set comes with an assortment of tiny spacers ranging in size from .039" to .004". A small chart comes with the set that tells you which spacers need to be used for whichever T&G width you want. For example: if you want a 1/4" width, the chart says you need a .020", a .008", and a .006" spacer. You're a better man than me if you can eyeball a difference between those.So I emailed Freud, and asked how the heck I'm supposed to be able to tell which spacer was which. Their answer: "You just have to experiment on scrap pieces to get just the right fit" Of course, that means hours of fiddling. They also helpfully sent me a copy of the chart they knew I already had. To summarize: I'm on my own.If Freud included anything on their website (or anywhere else) telling potential buyers that they will need a micrometer with this set, I missed it completely. Not pleased.

Excellent product perfect for the project I was making shaker doors for bathroom cabinet. Would have liked to give 5 stars be for expensive postage from USA. Great feature being able to adjust the cutters

Used for making rail and style cabinet doors. Very easy to set up, beutiful cut very smooth and very sharp the only problem was to remove from packaging without cutting yourself . Place a towl over the router bits then carfully pull out of base

Excellent.

Excellent.

Great and fast delivery