Those Are Nice Drawers!

Next time you hear someone say “nice drawers” assume they’re talking about the fine drawer box you made with the Infinity Tools Drawer Locking Router Bit and not your underwear.

When is the last time someone said to you “nice drawers”? If it’s been a while, it’s time to step up your game in the wood shop. When my goal is to make a strong and visually appealing joint quickly, I reach for the Drawer Locking Router Bit. The Drawer Locking Router Bit creates a strong interlocking joint with plenty of glue surface that only requires clamping in one direction during final assembly. The joint is also perfectly suited to be pin-nailed, allowing you to free up your clamps when making multiple drawers. New kitchen cabinets, anyone? Continue reading

Go Ahead, Lap It Up – New Lapped Miter Bits!

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The Lapped Miter, easy to make, strong, self aligning and squaring, perfect for Ply and MDF! What’s not to love?

Plywood is one of the most commonly used materials in the shop. We use it for everything from cabinet boxes, drawer making and simple shop furniture. Think of any project and I’m sure someone has made it from plywood or MDF. But it’s a challenge to make strong and aesthetically pleasing joints in sheet goods. That’s because the plywood layers and the glue that holds them together do not hold up well when milled into small details, and if you are working in MDF just forget about it. The Infinity Tools Lapped Miter router bit set combines strong profiles with plenty of glue surface making it the perfect joint for sheet goods.

Traditional 45° Lock Miter router bits are great for hardwood joinery but their decorative ‘finger’ profile easily breaks in plywood and MDF. This is where the Infinity Tools Lapped Miter router bit set really shines. The set combines a half lap profile with a 45° miter, creating a joint with great glue surface and no weak ‘fingers’. The half lap makes glue-ups a breeze and the mitered edge hides unsightly plywood layers that are better left unseen. A win-win. Continue reading