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Straight Rabbet Bit for Maloof Chairmaking – Whiteside 09-165 (AstraHP Coated)

Whiteside 09-165 straight rabbet bit has a straight cutting edge and ideal for cutting the seat-to-leg tapered joints on “Maloof inspired” rocking chairs. See the other sizes listed below for the +5° option and the -5° edge option. AstraHP Coated 1/2″ Shank 1″ Large Diameter 5/8″ Cut Length Recommended RPM: 13,000 Made In USA

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$42.77 $68.99 In stock

Category: Chair Making

This Straight Rabbet Bit from Whiteside, model 09-165, is designed for Maloof chairmaking. It features an AstraHP coating, which is a surface treatment applied to the bit. The images confirm the bit's design and coating.

  • Straight rabbet bit specifically for Maloof chairmaking projects.
  • Whiteside model 09-165.
  • AstraHP coated for enhanced performance.
  • Suitable for creating precise rabbet joints in chair parts.
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

John L. ★★★★★

Picked this up for my rocker build and the AstraHP coating really helps the bit glide through the walnut without gumming up. The rabbet depth was spot-on for the joints I needed to cut.

Emma ★★★★★

Cut this rabbet bit through some hard maple for a chair joint and it left a glass-smooth finish that needed almost no sanding. The AstraHP coating is definitely helping with chip ejection.

George N. ★★★★★

Took my Maloof rocker from wobbly to rock-solid after switching to this bit. The AstraHP coating definitely helps it glide through the hard maple without any burning. Clean, crisp rabbets every time.

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