Rail & Stile Router Bit - Shaker - 2 Piece Set - 1/2" Shank

I bought this router bit set while building a mudroom bench, and wanted the end panels to match with the cabinets in my home instead of being solid boring panels. These bits made building these panels quick and easy. They left smooth cuts and fit together nicely. Had to work with a few scraps to figure out the exact depths to set the router so it did not create a lip where the stile and rail met but once I got them set they matched up perfectly. Great bit set for the price.

I wanted to do some panel doors without a lot of frill. These have a nice sharp look to them. I have been happy with other Valkyr bits and since I might not use these again for a few years the price is right.

I'm very happy with these. They are quite sharp and are holding an edge. They are cutting very accurately and boards fit together well. I'm using with a Porter Cable router mounted in a plywood table top and am finding them very easy to use. Porter Cables are always rock solid with no extra vibrations. I'm quite happy with the set. I used to work at a high end wood shop and was totally spoiled for tools. Now I just work on fun projects for the house and display cases for my artwork for shows and store displays. They really are made for 7/8 to 1 inch stock. They will work on 3/4 inch stock but somewhere top or bottom ends up being a little thin. Not ideal but it does work. The slot easily holds standard Luan Plywood but it is just a little bit loose. Which may be good when humidity comes in summer.

I used this with a Bosch variable-speed machine and router table to make a 5/4 (actual 1" thick) frame from ipe stock. Worked brilliantly. There's often a learning curve with doing joinery like this for the first time and I'll admit to learning a couple of things along the way, but everyone's pleased with the outcome of this first project.

Key to the whole thing is obviously setting the bit heights to precisely match for the opposing pieces. I learned that accurately adjusting the plate height on my router table insert is also crucial. I thought I already had it perfect, but no. This project made me want a router table with a much bigger work surface.

I have been using Valkyr bits for years already and were always very pleased. They are sharp, make clean cuts, last long, work without failures and they don't cost much. Those two bits are not exception. I can recommend them, they made making shaker style doors a quick job and a pleasure.