Dovetail Router Bit (1/2"-14°)
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Route your own tracks for jigs, fixtures, assembly, material handling and more. Available in 1/2", 1/4", 12mm, and 8mm shank sizes.
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MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit (1/2"-14°)
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Buy a Dovetail Router Bit and get FREE Dovetail Track Nuts!
- Router Bit (1/2"–14°)
- (4x) Dovetail Track Nuts
Included in the box:
- Router Bit (1/2"–14°)
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Dovetail Router Bit (1/2"-14°)
- Router Bit (1/2"–14°)
- (4x) Dovetail Track Nuts
Included in the box:
- Router Bit (1/2"–14°)
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DIY TRACKS. SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Specially designed to route tracks for MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps and Dovetail Hardware. The Dovetail Bit's built-in roundovers cut clean dovetail grooves in a single pass. Less time sanding, more time building. Available in 1/2", 1/4", 12mm, and 8mm shank sizes.
The MATCHFIT System was designed around a standard ½”, 14-degree dovetail profile because it is one of the most common dovetail router bits on the market. Despite its benefits, readily available dovetail bits presented a challenge - they cut to a sharp tapered point. Even a sharp dovetail bit would inevitably leave fibers at the top of the track, requiring additional sanding. We improved on the profile by adding a roundover, cutting impeccable tracks with no additional sanding needed.
One dovetail bit. One pass.
- Router collet safety line prevents bit from bottoming out in the router.
- Laser etched depth guide allows you to dial in cutting depth in a snap.
- The built-in 1/16” roundover smooths out the top shoulders of the groove to prevent material from binding.
- The built-in 1/32” roundover strengthens the groove walls and helps clamps and hardware move more smoothly.
Create your own clamp tracks.
With MatchFit, you're not confined to pre-set clamp positions. Carve out your custom dovetail tracks on any wooden surface, enhancing your hold-down capabilities where you need them most. The Dovetail Track System gives you all the functionality of T-track, in less time and at a fraction of the cost.
Seamless dovetail integration: All MatchFit clamps slide into any 1/2" x 14º dovetail groove, transforming your setup into a unified clamping haven for unmatched efficiency.
Route your own tracks virtually anywhere.
- ½” 14-degree dovetail profile.
- Laser etched depth guide to quickly set cutting depth. Depth tolerance: .365-.395”
- Built in roundovers for smoother cuts and less sanding.
- Extra wide shoulder reduces vibration and noise.
- 8-degree downshear carbide reduces splintering and contains dust.
- Available in 1/2", 1/4", 12mm, and 8mm shank sizes.
Use it around your whole shop.
Features.
MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit (1/2"-14°)
Frequently Bought Together
MATCHFIT 1/4" Relief Bit
MATCHFIT 1/4" Relief Bit
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MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp (2-pack)
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ZEROPLAY 360 Sled Kit
MATCHFIT Dovetail Track Nut
MATCHFIT Dovetail Track Nut
What people are saying.
Got questions?
Do I need the MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit in order to use Dovetail Clamps and Dovetail Hardware?
Only if you value your time. Standard dovetail router bits cut to a sharp point at the top of the groove, which requires a decent amount of sanding after the track is routed. Our router bit incorporates a 1/16” roundover to automatically smooth out the top of the track in a single pass. Less time sanding means more time building.
Why dovetail tracks as opposed to T-slot?
When tightening anything inside of a t-slot, the pressure is applied perpendicular to the material surface, which may weaken the integrity of the track. If a t-slot is cut into plywood, all of the force is concentrated on the small flange at the bottom, causing the plywood to delaminate. With a dovetail profile, the clamping force is distributed evenly along the entire wall of the track for an overall strong hold.
Will MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps and Dovetail Hardware fit into my Festool track?
The clamps will not, the hardware will, but that’s kind of missing the point. The MATCHFIT system was designed to be compatible with a standard router bit profile, so that users wouldn’t actually need metal tracks. However, some users have been known to file or grind about .005” off of the wide part of the clamp’s elbow and use them in their Festool track. Our advice is to use Festool clamps with Festool tracks, and use Dovetail Clamps for everything else.
How do I open the router bit case?
STEP 1
Cut the label around the entire case (360º).
STEP 2
Hold the bottom and twist the top counter-clockwise.
STEP 3
Lift the top off and pull the router bit up and out.
Can I use MDF for Matchfit tables and jigs?
Good quality plywood or MDF work just fine for the MatchFit Dovetail System. Because the clamp pressure is normally directly over the clamp head in the groove, the groove is supported and the board does not tear out. There is a video showing the process here: https://youtu.be/oHtOey0-97U
What are the recommended wood type for MatchFit Dovetail Tracks?
3/4" or thicker: Void-free quality plywood (11-ply or more, Baltic birch is best), standard MDF or seasoned hardwood.
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Specifications.
Parts
- Router Bit (1/2"–14°)
Parts
- 1/4" Relief Router Bit
Parts
Available in 1/2", 1/4", 12mm, and 8mm shank sizes.
Available in 1/2" and 1/4" shank sizes.
1/2" Shank: MB-050-0514
1/4" Shank: MB-025-0514
12mm Shank: MB-12mm-0514
8mm Shank: MB-8mm-0514
1/2" Shank: MB-050-025ST
1/4" Shank: MB-25-025ST
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Designed in the USA
Made in Taiwan
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