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   charlesm | Sep 12, 2006 02:43pm | #1

   Tom,

   1-3/8" is the narrowest stock you should run with the 99-283 but the finished muntin is actually 1-1/8" wide (I have a door made with that size muntins if you would like to see a pic for reference). Divided lite bit sets are the best option since they have a smaller profile. Another other option would be to use a beading bit for the profile and rabbet bit or dado. There would be no easy way to make a coped joint but you could miter the profile at the junction of the rail and stile. Is there a reason you are not wanting the mortise and tenon?

   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   tclem | Sep 12, 2006 03:00pm | #2

   Charles,

    I was hoping you would jump in.  I don't have any problem with the mortise and tenon other than than the fear of trying something new and looking for some thing easy. Can you recommend a set and any advice?  

   Thanks

   Tom

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   charlesm | Sep 12, 2006 03:13pm | #3

   The 99-270 is the set we offer. It is not particularly difficult to make the joints and no tools other than a table mounted router and a chisel are required. A drill press or mortise machine will make the process much faster, of course.
   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   tclem | Sep 12, 2006 04:09pm | #4

   How deep , thick, would the muntin have to be?  I am referencing a cabinet with 1" square muntins.

   Thanks

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   charlesm | Sep 12, 2006 04:18pm | #5

   Tom,They are ideal for 3/4" to 1" thick stock. Here are some images and dimensions that may help:

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   Charles MFreud America, Inc.

   Edited 9/12/2006 9:24 am ET by CharlesM

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   tclem | Sep 12, 2006 10:06pm | #6

   Thanks Charles, Ordered the set today.

   Tom 

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   nikkiwood | Sep 13, 2006 07:19am | #7

   I am gearing up to make some storm windows with divided lights (which I have never done before). I actually looked at one of or the other of your sets at my local tool outlet (7 Corners). I opened the package while there to see what kind of instructions were included. They were, to say the least, skimpy, and actually encouraged the purchase of a particular book, which unfortunately is now OP. I would be happy to buy one of your sets, but do you have access to any instructions that will teach me how to use the bits -- either online, or otherwise?Thanks.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   charlesm | Sep 13, 2006 11:18pm | #8

   nikkiwood,I'm racking my brain and can't recall any of our sets that would include a reference to a book. Anyway, we have always been an industrial supplier and as such have never been known in the past for offering great instructions. We are changing that by including detailed instructions and videos with many of our sets. If you tell me which item you are looking at I can likely get you the all information you will need.
   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   nikkiwood | Sep 14, 2006 01:02am | #9

   Thanks mucho..............I will send you an email through Knots.You might want to handle it through Knots, since there might be others who are interested. I'll send the email nonetheless, and you can decide.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   charlesm | Sep 14, 2006 09:07pm | #10

   I'll send the instructions form the stile and rail bit sets to the address you provided. If you can figure out which set you were looking at I can be sure that I've given you the correct info. Were the bits for regular cabinet doors? Glass cabinet doors? Window Sashes?
   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   nikkiwood | Sep 14, 2006 10:11pm | #11

   Right now, I am specifically looking at a bit set that would work for storm windows that would be made from 5/4 stock. However, about month or two down the line, I am slated to start on kitchen cabs where some of the 4/4 doors would have true divided lites. I have a local outfit that makes up doors, but I would like to do them myself. Thanks again for your help.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   charlesm | Sep 15, 2006 12:47am | #12

   Did you look at the 99-270 set that I posted the pics to in the earlier post? If you think you might want to cover both applications with one bit set I believe that's the best way.
   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   geilerzimmermann | Sep 15, 2006 01:03am | #13

   tclem

   I have the lonnie bird divided light cutters from scmt. It works very well, muntins and mullions are 7/8" wide.

   mark