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Stile & Rail Bits

These bits are designed to create popular profiles for cabinet door frames of up to 3/4" stock. These bits can be used to make both stile and rail cuts. The cutting depth is 3/8". In order to make glass doors of up to 1-1/8" stock, just stack one additional straight cutter next to the other. Click on here to see the instructions for "How To Use Reversible Stile and Rail Bits"

One Piece Stile & Rail

This  design allows the woodworker to use only one bit to do both stile and rail cuts without having to disassemble and reassemble the parts as you do with the reversible design.

Ogee
9001

Classic
9002

Traditional
9003

Straight
9004

Concave
9007

Bead
9008
Tool
No.		 Profile Cutting
Length		 Cutting
Dia.		 Shank
Dia.		 Price
37S9001B Ogee 1-1/8" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9002B Classic 1-1/8" 1-5/8"  1/2" ¡@
37S9003B Traditional 1-1/8" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9004B Straight 1-1/8" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9007B Concave 1-1/8" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9008B Bead 1-1/8" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@

   Two Piece Stile & Rail

Most professionals prefer two piece sets like these to create precision stile and rail joints without having to disassemble and reassemble the parts as you do with the reversible design. By using two bits, both stile and rail cuts can even be made at the same time.

Ogee
9001

Classic
9002

Concave
9007

Bead
9008
Tool
No.		 Profile Cutting
Length		 Cutting
Dia.		 Shank
Dia.		 Price
37S9001S Ogee (Stile) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9001R Ogee (Rail) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9002S Classic (Stile) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9002R Classic (Rail) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9007S Concave (Stile) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9007R Concave (Rail) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9008S Bead (Stile) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@
37S9008R Bead (Rail) 1" 1-5/8" 1/2" ¡@

   Reversible Stile & Rail

All reversible stile and rail bits come with a complete arbor assembly ( either 1/2" or 1/4" shank) , a profile cutter and two 1/4" slot cutters. These bits can be used to make both stile and rail cuts.  


Ogee
9001


Classic
9002


Traditional
9003


Straight
9004


Tongue & 
Groove
9005


V-Groove &
Groove
9006
Tool
No.		 Profile Cutting
Dia.		 Cutting
Length		 Shank
Dia.		 Price
   379001 Ogee 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9001 Ogee 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/2" ¡@
   379002 Classic 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9002 Classic 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/2" ¡@
   379003 Traditional 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9003 Traditional 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/2" ¡@
   379004 Straight 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9004 Straight 1-5/8" 7/8" 1/2" ¡@
   379005 Tongue/Groove 1-5/8" 3/4" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9005 Tongue/Groove 1-5/8" 3/4" 1/2" ¡@
   379006 V Tongue/Groove 1-1/2" 3/4" 1/4" ¡@
  37S9006 V Tongue/Groove 1-1/2" 3/4" 1/2" ¡@

Arbor Assembly

This arbor assembly is for reversible stile and rail bits only. An arbor includes : 1 BR-06 Bearing, 1 nut and 4 adjusting shims.

Tool No. Shank Dia. Price
  379000AR 1/4" ¡@
37S9000AR 1/2" ¡@

         
 
How To Use Reversible Stile and Rail Bits


  Stile Cut :

 
Rail Cut :

  1. Set up router bit for stile cut (see above)
  2. Rip door sides to desired with. (typically 2" to 4")
  3. Set up router bit for stile cut. (Make sure the nut is secure by tightening in router)
  4. Set height of bit and make test cuts for desire pattern.
  5. Make all the stile cuts at one time to insure they are all the same.
  6. Cut a 6" length and save as a set up example.
  7. Cut length for desired door width.
  8. For Rail Length, it equals Door Height  + 3/4" - Stile Width * 2
  1. Set up router bit for rail cut (see above)
  2. Adjust the height of the bit for the bearing spacing even with the slot on the rail cut. Make final adjustments using test cuts and matching to be flush when placed together with rail.
  3. Cut three 6" squares of material to be used as guides for rail cuts. Make a rail cut on one side of one square. (rail guide.
  4. Fit rail to be cut into the rail guide so the ends are flush. This is done to avoid frayed edges on the rail at the overlap end.
  5. Place the second square on the opposite side of the stile cut and flush with the end. Place the third square over the first two squares and the rail and secure with screws to make a Rail Cutting Jig. Save for future use.
  6. Cut rails on both ends using Rail cutting Jig to avoid end fray.
  7. Panel will be 3/4" wider than inside of frame.

         
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