Description
Chamfer Bits are commonly used to route a decorative bevel profile.They can also be used to create angled staves for making boxes. The 45° chamfer bit is used for 4-sided boxes. The 30° chamfer bit is used for 6-sided boxes.The 22-1/2° chamfer bit is used for 8-sided boxes.
The chamfer angle is measured from the shank. A 30° chamfer bit has a 30° angle between the cutting edge and the shank.See the figure to the right.
| Cutting Diameter |
Angle | Cutting Length |
Cutting Height |
OAL | Shank | HW # | Whiteside # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/4″ | 22-1/2° | 15/16″ | 7/8″ | 2-3/4″ | 1/2″ | 108255 | 2307 |
| 1-1/4″ | 45° | 5/8″ | 7/16″ | 2-1/4″ | 1/2″ | 108253 | 2305 |
| 1-1/4″ | 45° | 5/8″ | 7/16″ | 2-1/4″ | 1/4″ | 108457 | 2302 |
| 1-3/8″ | 30° | 7/8″ | 3/4″ | 2-3/4″ | 1/2″ | 108256 | 2309 |
| 1-3/8″ | 30° | 7/8″ | 3/4″ | 2-3/4″ | 1/4″ | 108458 | 2308 |
| 2″ | 45° | 1-1/16″ | 3/4″ | 2-1/2″ | 1/2″ | 108254 | 2306♦ |
| ♦USE IN A TABLE MOUNTED ROUTER. NOT FOR USE IN A HAND HELD ROUTER! | |||||||
| All bits use a 3/16″ ID x 1/2″ OD bearing. | |||||||
| OAL = Over All Length |
About Whiteside
Whiteside Machine Company was founded in 1970 in Bill Whiteside’s basement where he supplied tooling to NC’s huge furniture making industry. Whiteside is still family-owned but has now grown to occupy a 40,000 square foot factory in Claremont, NC.
Whiteside offers a full range of router bits. Their rigid quality control and precision manufacturing techniques have repeatedly resulted in highest ratings inFine Woodworkingmagazine tool reviews.
In the years that we’ve sold Whiteside router bits, we’ve experienced the company’s commitment to excellent quality and superb customer service. We think you’ll be pleased each time you use these fine tools in your shop.
We toured the Whiteside factory inEpisode 1ofThe Highland Woodworker.Watch thewhole episodeorjust the factory tour(about 6:30).
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