Freud 22-101 5/16" (Dia.) Dovetail Bit is your go-to choice for crafting strong, elegant dovetail joints in drawers, boxes, and exposed furniture joints. With a 5/16" diameter, this bit delivers the right profile for reliable, repeatable joints that stand up to daily use. Dovetail joints have long been the benchmark for durable, attractive fastenings. This Freud bit belongs to a broad family designed to work seamlessly with popular dovetail jigs, making setup and alignment straightforward whether you’re building a single box or outfitting a full kitchen of drawers. It’s ideal for routing hardwood, softwood, plywood, and most composite materials, helping you achieve smooth, intricate joints with consistent results. Key benefits and use cases:

• Diameter: 5/16" (Dia.) — a classic size for durable dovetail joints in a wide range of projects.
• Jig compatibility — designed to integrate with popular dovetail jigs, simplifying accuracy and repeatability.
• Material versatility — suitable for hardwood, softwood, plywood, and most composite materials, expanding what you can build in a single shop.
• Joint quality — creates smooth, intricate dovetails that enhance both strength and visual appeal in drawers, boxes, and exposed furniture joints.
• Router versatility — usable in CNC machines, hand-held routers, or table-mounted routers, giving you flexible setup for production runs or single-piece projects.
• Trusted brand lineage — part of Freud’s extensive dovetail bit lineup, offering proven performance and compatibility within a broad ecosystem of tooling.

Who this is for: - Woodworkers building or upgrading cabinetry, drawers, jewelry boxes, and decorative boxes who value precise, clean dovetails. - Hobbyists who appreciate a reliable bit that works with a variety of materials and machines. - Professionals seeking consistent results across different projects and router setups without changing tools. Practical tips for best results: - Match your jig settings to the bit diameter to ensure a perfect fit every time. - Use sharp cutting edges and steady feed rates to maximize smoothness and minimize tear-out on hardwoods. - Validate joint alignment on scrap pieces before committing to your final project. Freud 22-101 5/16" Dovetail Bit delivers dependable performance across a range of materials and machines, helping you create joints that are not only strong but visually compelling.