Freud 98-309 3 Piece French Door Bit Set is your precision toolkit for crafting custom French doors with authentic style and rock‑solid joints. Designed for table-mounted routers, this three-piece system empowers you to build full lite or true divided lite doors in any size and from any wood species with professional results. What makes this set stand out - Ultra-strong, adaptable joints: The Rail & Stile bits produce tenons of any length, giving you exceptionally strong joints that hold up to daily door use without compromising alignment. - Accurate mullions and muntins: The Mortising Bit works in harmony with the profile bits to rout clean, precise joints for true divided light mullions and muntins, delivering a crisp, traditional look. - Style options to match your project: Choose from three aesthetic profiles for the door edge and muntin detailing—Roundover (98-307), Ogee (98-308), and Cove & Bead (98-309)—so you can match existing trim or establish a distinct door style. The 98-309 designation corresponds to the Cove & Bead profile included in this 3‑piece set. - Expandable to simulated grills: To achieve the classic divided-light appearance without the complexity, pair this set with Freud’s Two Piece French Door Grill Sets (sold separately) for simulated grills. - Versatile across woods: Use these bits with hardwoods or softwoods alike, enabling you to craft doors in oak, maple, cherry, pine, and more—without sacrificing precision. Key features and benefits - Comprehensive three-piece system: Includes the Rail & Stile bits (for tenon construction), the Mortising Bit (for precise joinery), and the profile bit that defines the door’s final edge profile. This combination covers the essential steps from mortise creation to final edge detailing. - True divided light capability: When used with the Mortising Bit and appropriate profiles, you can create authentic true divided light doors with clean, evenly spaced mullions and muntins. - DIY to pro-ready workflow: Built for table-mounted routers, the set is ideal for shop enthusiasts upgrading from basic door projects to high‑end, custom French doors with consistent results. Who this is for - Woodworkers seeking to build custom French doors with professional joinery and authentic light patterns. - Professionals and serious hobbyists tackling interior or exterior door projects where durability and visual accuracy matter. - Crafters wanting flexibility to switch between full lite, true divided lite, and simulated grilled looks without changing core tooling. Usage scenarios and practical tips - For true divided light doors: pair the Rail & Stile bits with the Mortising Bit to create precise tenons and corresponding mortises, then use the profile bit to define the door’s edge and muntin grooves. - For a traditional look with ease: start with the Cove & Bead profile (98-309) to give a timeless border around each light and mullion, adjusting the router setup for clean-cut profiles in your chosen wood species. - When experimenting with grills: order Freud’s Two Piece French Door Grill Sets separately to achieve a classic divided-light grille look without the need for custom stock dividers. This Freud set delivers a targeted, high-value solution for building French doors that combine structural integrity with authentic detailing. If you’re aiming to craft durable, visually precise doors in any size and wood, the Freud 98-309 3 Piece French Door Bit Set provides the essential tooling to achieve standout results in your workshop.