1/2 x 1-3/4 Dovetail Bit For Cabinet Joinery

1/2 x 1-3/4 dovetail bit from Amana Tool is a router bit in the Cabinet Joinery class designed for cutting dovetail joints in woodworking projects. The 14 degree dovetail bit geometry forms the angled tails and pins that lock drawer sides and cabinet components together, which helps produce tight mechanical joints without metal fasteners in the joint area. The bit diameter of 1/2 inch defines the width of cut at the widest point, so installers can dial in joint layouts that match common drawer side and pin dimensions. The overall 1-3/4 inch length gives working reach suitable for typical drawer and case stock, which supports consistent depth across multiple parts. A 1/4 inch shank lets the router bit mount in routers that accept 1/4 inch collets, keeping it useful on a wide range of shop and site tools that installers already run in daily cabinet work.

Key Dovetail Bit Details For Joinery Work

• The 14 degree dovetail design shapes the interlocking profile of the joint, so wood components can slide together smoothly and then resist pull-apart forces once assembled.
• The 1/2 inch diameter cut defines the produced tail width, which helps cabinetmakers match the bit to their preferred dovetail spacing and drawer side thickness setups.
• The 1-3/4 inch bit length provides reach for common drawer and cabinet stock, allowing consistent depth passes without switching to specialty-length tooling for typical furniture work.
• The 1/4 inch shank connects the bit to routers using a 1/4 inch collet, keeping the tool usable on compact routers and jigs favored for fine joinery operations.
• The 2-flute cutting layout means two cutting edges share the load, which helps balance the cut and maintain steady feed pressure during dovetail routing passes.

Installation And Setup For Dovetail Router Use

This 1/2 x 1-3/4 dovetail bit with 1/4 inch shank seats in a 1/4 inch router collet, so the mounting interface is straightforward for jigs and routers built around that shank size. The 14 degree dovetail profile works with common half-blind dovetail jigs, which lets installers create drawer fronts with concealed end grain while using the same angle that those fixtures are built around. Because the bit diameter is 1/2 inch, jig settings and guide positions can be matched to layouts designed around that cutting width, helping keep templates and stops aligned with the cutter path. The 2-flute configuration provides balanced cutting, which supports smooth travel along jig guides and helps maintain consistent pressure when routing repeated joints across a drawer run.

Using This Amana Dovetail Bit In Real Projects

Dovetail Bit Applications With Common Jigs

The 14 degree dovetail bit is used with common half-blind dovetail jigs, which positions this Amana Tool router bit squarely in drawer and cabinet box construction workflows that rely on half-blind joints at the front. This same bit is used with Omnijig, Incra and Leigh jigs, so installers running those systems can route tails and pins using a cutter geometry that their fixtures are designed to guide. The 1/2 inch diameter dovetail profile works inside these jig templates to cut joints that align with their standard guide patterns, which supports repeatable results when building matching drawer banks. As a router bit in the Cabinet Joinery category, it fits naturally into shop setups focused on casework and furniture, where dovetails carry both structural load and aesthetic value.

Details That Support Repeatable Dovetail Results

The 1/4 inch shank on this 45804 dovetail router bit lets the cutter fit routers and jig carriers designed around 1/4 inch tooling, which supports stable registration in collets sized for light and precise joinery work. The 1-3/4 inch overall length provides working reach for routing through standard drawer sides and fronts held in dovetail jigs, which helps keep depth of cut consistent across multiple setups using the same tool. The 2-flute configuration means each flute alternates in the cut, supporting a predictable chip load that matters when dialing in feed rate on guided jig passes. The defined 14 degree dovetail angle keeps the joint geometry consistent from project to project, which helps shops maintain a uniform look and fit across entire cabinet runs and replacement drawer orders built to the same standard.

Common Questions About This Dovetail Router Bit

Select This Dovetail Bit For Jig-Based Joinery

The Amana Tool 1/2 x 1-3/4 dovetail bit with 1/4 inch shank is built for use with common half-blind dovetail jigs and Omnijig, Incra and Leigh systems, so it fits naturally into jig-based drawer and cabinet construction workflows. The defined 14 degree angle, 1/2 inch diameter and 2-flute layout give installers a known geometry for repeatable dovetail joints across projects. For cabinet shops and serious woodworkers routing dovetails as part of regular casework, this dovetail router bit offers a focused solution aligned to established jig designs.