Cutters for Finger Joint Templates

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All finger joints are cut with straight bits and Leigh Industries offers two variants; a two flute spiral upcut in High Speed Steel and a Solid Carbide version. The spiral upcut design cuts cleaner, faster, leaves a smoother finish and dramatically reduces tearout. Although both produce excellent results, the solid carbide versions are stiffer and they hold a keen edge longer than the HSS. The performance of less expensive HSS bits is comparable to Solid Carbide but they loose their edge more quickly. Choose the bit that best suits your needs and budget.

A is the cutter diameter and equals the size of the finger or socket. B is the cutting depth or board thickness, whichever is less.

Finger Joint Cutter Selection Leigh Cutter Item No. A Finger Size Cutter Diameter B* Cutting Depth Range Max. Board Thickness C Shank Diameter D Overall Length E Maximum Board Width F Maximum Rounded Finger Length   Carbide Tipped             Carbide Tipped Straight Item 132 1/16" 3/16" 1/4" 2" 8 7/16" - $15.00 USD Item 133 3/32" 3/8" 1/4" 2" 12 9/16" - $15.00 USD Item 134 1/8" 3/8" 1/4" 2" 8 7/16" - $12.50 USD Item 135 5/32" 5/8" 1/4" 2" 10 1/2" - $12.50 USD Item 136 3/16" 5/8" 1/4" 2 1/2" 12 9/16" - $12.50 USD Item 138 1/4" 3/4" 1/4" 3" 8 7/16"* 1 1/8" $15.00 USD Item 143 3/8" 1" 3/8" 3" 12 9/16" ** 1 3/8" $14.00 USD Item 160 1/2" 1 1/4" 1/2" 3 1/2" 14 21/32" ** 1 3/8" $14.00 USD HSS             HSS Spiral Upcut Item 162 1/16" 3/16" 1/4" 2" 8 7/16" - $12.00 USD Item 163 3/32" 3/8" 1/4" 2" 12 9/16" - $11.00 USD Item 164 1/8" 3/8" 1/4" 2" 8 7/16" - $10.00 USD Item 165 5/32" 5/8" 1/4" 2" 10 1/2" - $14.00 USD Item 166 3/16" 5/8" 1/4" 2 1/2" 12 9/16" - $11.00 USD Item 168 1/4" 3/4" 1/4" 3" 8 7/16"* 1 1/8" $11.00 USD Item 170 5/16" 7/8" 8mm & 5/16" 2 3/4" 10 1/2" ** 1 1/4" $17.00 USD Item 173 3/8" 1" 3/8" 3" 12 9/16" ** 1 3/8" $15.00 USD Item 180 1/2" 1 1/4" 1/2" 3 1/2" 14 21/32 ** 1 3/8" $24.00 USD Solid Carbide             Solid Carbide Spiral Upcut Item 164-C 1/8" 3/8" 1/4" 2" 8 7/16" - $17.00 USD Item 165-C 5/32" 5/8" 1/4" 2" 10 1/2" - $18.00 USD Item 166-C 3/16" 5/8" 1/4" 2 1/2" 12 9/16" - $21.00 USD Item 168-C 1/4" 3/4" 1/4" 3" 8 7/16"* 1 1/8" $21.00 USD Item 170-C 5/16" 7/8" 8mm & 5/16" 2 3/4" 10 1/2" ** 1 1/4" $32.00 USD Item 173-C 3/8" 1" 3/8" 3" 12 9/16" ** 1 3/8" $27.00 USD Item 180-C 1/2" 1 1/4" 1/2" 3 1/2" 14 21/32 ** 1 3/8" $58.00 USD

Cutter Sets for the F2/F1 and F1600

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For those who prefer the straight flute carbide-tipped cutters, this 11 piece cutter set 1316F is for you. Note, the five smallest cutters are single-flute straight bits. Boxed set includes 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 140-8, 143, 160 and collet reducers 172-8 and 172-375.


1618F for the F2/F1 Finger Joint Template - This 11-piece set features two-flute HSS spiral upcut bits (the 162, 163 and 165 are single-flute). The boxed set includes bit #'s 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 170, 173, 180 and collet reducers 172-8 and 172-375. Storage Box Included
Item 1618F HSS 11 piece set
SAVE US $26/CDN $32 over unit price..... $125.00 USD

1618C for the F2/F1 Finger Joint Template - This 11 piece set features two-flute spiral upcut bits in solid carbide that will outlast HSS many times over. The two smallest cutters are not available in solid carbide so we have included carbide tipped straight cutters. The boxed set includes bit #'s 132, 133, 164C, 165C, 166C, 168C, 170C, 173C, 180C and collet reducers 172-8 and 172-375. Storage Box Included
Item 1618C Solid carbide 11 piece set
SAVE US $79/CDN $99 over unit price..... $199.00 USD

1606F HSS 7 piece set - This 7 piece set (for the F1600 or F2/F1) features two-flute HSS spiral upcut bits (the #162 is single-flute). The boxed set includes bit #'s 162, 164, 166, 168, 173, 180 and 1/2" to 3/8" collet reducer 172-375. Storage Box Included
Item 1606F 7pc. HSS Spiral Upcut Bit Set
SAVE US $8.50/CAD $14.50 over unit price ...... $89.00 USD

1606C Solid Carbide 7 piece set (for the F1600 or F2/F1) - This 7 piece set features two-flute spiral upcut bits in solid carbide that will outlast HSS many times over. The smallest cutter is not available in solid carbide so we have included carbide tipped straight cutter. The boxed set includes bit #'s 162, 164C, 166C, 168C, 173C, 180C and 1/2" to 3/8" collet reducer 172-375. Storage Box Included
Item 1606C 7pc. SC Spiral Upcut Bit Set
SAVE US $26.50/CAD $43.50 over unit price ...... $145.00 USD


Most 1/2" collet routers come with 1/4" collets or collet reducers, or they are commonly available. The 5/16" (8mm) and 3/8" shank sizes are not common so we have included collet reducers 172-8 and 172-375 in the sets above.




Item 172-8 One 1/2" to 8mm collet reducer 1 1/4" long. .....$6.00 USD






Item 172-375 One 1/2" to 3/8" collet reducer 1 1/4" long. ...... $6.00 USD

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