Freud Premier Adjustable Rail & Stile Bit - Ideal for Doors, Windows, Veneered Plywood, Hardwoods & Softwoods - 1-11/16" Diameter, 1/2" Shank - 99-762

The Freud 99-036 adjustable tongue & groove bit set is absolutely fantastic. Each bit is razor-sharp and cuts clean, precise joints with minimal tear-out. The adjustability makes it incredibly versatile, and the build quality is top-notch — solid, balanced, and built to last. I’ve used it on several projects with hardwood and plywood, and the results are consistently professional-looking. If you do any tongue-and-groove joinery, this set is worth every penny. Truly a must-have for serious woodworking.

Okay I needed to have bought this bit years ago, but I instead bought a knock off cheapie cheapie .. Do not do that. Buy this, and you will be impressed as I am. This thing cuts like a hot knife through cold, frozen butter. While I try, so hard, to observe grain direction before passing through - sometimes that's hard when I'm batching out say 10 drawers or so. I make extra of course, but even with incorrect grain direction this puppy - for now - is so sharp it cuts as clean as butter. I have not messed much with this bits adjustable features but I am glad I have that option. So do not be like me, making okay rails and styles with a junkie bit and only now realized - DANG - what I've been missing out on ...

The negative reviews mention shipping damage from loose bits, carbide damage, and tear out in wood while using these. The shipping containers have been updated, I have 2 iterations of these updated containers, one was really tight rubber grips, I had to cut out of the container, not ideal, but no damage. The last set I received was the best because they were zip tied in, so no shipping damage, but also easy to pull out after cutting ties. The first set I got, one of the cutters chipped after some practice cuts, but I reached out to Freud and they replaced the damaged piece right away. I've actually experienced this with higher end carbide more than cheaper ones, I have to assume it's from harder carbide being used, but they took care of it for me. The upside is they should stay sharper much longer. Finally, the blow out. This always happens for me on deep router cuts with any bits I've ever used. The best way to deal with this is to oversize your piece width, router them (you will get chips), then take off about 1/16" on the face with the chips on a joiner or table saw to get rid of the chips, then do another pass on the router to get the depth again. There's much more expensive and complex bits with more blades that claim to stop this, but it's more about the grain than the cutter imo. The adjustability is nice and simple to set, they work great, and the company stands by their products.

I built a set of cabinet doors out of hickory. One of the hardest North American woods - by far and also known for its twisted grain. So I was looking for a sturdy bit with quality carbide cutters. I was very pleased with both. The added feature of the extended tenon feature allowed me to build oversized doors having the confidence they would not separate at the joints. I am well pleased with my purchase of this quality tool.

I bought this to make some cabinet panel doors. It worked just fine and two bits (one for the tongue and the other for the groove) are much easier to use than a single bit that converts to both cuts. And it's beautifully made - it looked like it came from a jewelry store. Not cheap but I guess you get what you pay for!

I purchased these while building a custom range hood to match existing cabinets. They worked well and I'm very happy with the set. I will be ordering the glass bit for a future project to make cabinets with glass doors. I agree with another reviewer that they won't adjust for the thinner plywood. I tried to use just one slotter bit, but the shank is not threaded enough for the nut to tighten down. You must use both slotting cutters. My 1/4" plywood measured 3/16" and the slot ended up at least 1/32" too wide. Since I was painting the doors white, it left a dark line in the gap. Next time in that situation I may have to shim it from the back or use painters caulk on the front. I did use spaceballs to keep the panels from rattling, but that doesn't push the panel to the front of the slot. Also, be very careful pulling the bits out of the case. The case is very tight and the cutters are very sharp! I used a small rag to cushion my grip. I also cleaned the "oil" off the shanks before inserting them into my router. The cuts were very smooth and the joints fit perfectly. I did change a shim to make the joint a little tighter on my set, though, but Freud made it easy to do. Nice touch! Before starting my own business, I worked for someone else, and I made (literally) hundreds of cabinets and doors on his Powermatic shaper, and these Freud router bits come as close as anything to being as good as shaper cutters! One last thing: there aren't any "real" instructions included in the case. You must go online and download the "poster" for the detailed instructions on set-up and adjustments. When printed out on my 8 1/2" x 11" printer, the print is very small. I may take the file to the local office supply and have them print it out on larger paper, at my cost! Ialmost gave this product 5 stars, but the above mentioned negatives give it a 4 star. I will be buying more bits in this series, and I do recommend them.

Great product and quality. I ordered cheaper set and returned. Glad I did.

Affordable and adjustable for the perfect cut. Works as advertised and easy to adjust for the perfect fit. Seems to stay sharp but after only a few dozen cuts more will tell what longevity it has. For now it's all I expected.

Best price I could find was here, as expected Freud products are always great quality.

Bought this set to turn a bunch of old hardwood floorboards into panelling. As with other Freud tools I’ve bought it did the job safely and easily.

Perfect corners. I've used it on walnut 2 separate times and had great results. One was a 3 sides walnut faux beam and the other was a custom walnut range hood. The miter joints are strong and look fantastic.

It is exactly as it is described. It’s a Freud bit, so it’s top quality. It comes in a hard plastic case. The bit comes with instructions for maximum rpm speed. It’s listed on the case. 16000 rpm (See pictures)

The cutters must be of good quality, for my part I had to buy a 1/2 collar or 12.7mm tail diameter to adapt to my machine. Freud is and will remain a brand that has nothing to prove