Recommended Router Bits for 45 Degree Beveled Edge

[Think713]

Hey everyone,
So far I have not found a particular bit that does this (i have found some for acm bevels for "bending). Our Collet is sized for a 6mm shank. I'm looking for a a bit that I can route 45 degree edges like you would cut with a miter saw.
Now any of you that are familiar with woodworking can probably tell me whether or not thats a good idea, and it might just be better to go ahead and cut the pieces I want on a miter saw. But I do not have one. I guess the biggest issue would be hold down for said material and making sure it doesnt move on the final pass.

That being said if its possible and there is a good bit out there, can you guys point me in the right direction?

 

[Grizzly]

Look for v-groove bits that are sharper on the point. Many of the ACM bending ones have a flat or rounded off tip.

XS-1309V

BIT, RTR, V-GROOVE, 6MM SHNK, XS-1309V

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[Think713]

Look for v-groove bits that are sharper on the point. Many of the ACM bending ones have a flat or rounded off tip.

XS-1309V

BIT, RTR, V-GROOVE, 6MM SHNK, XS-1309V

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Thank you sir.

 

[Capitol Copy]

We use Onsrud 37-71.

 

[JBurton]

You probably also want to finish with a straight bit, leaving a 1/16" or thicker flat edge. A true 45 on an edge is just waiting to get damaged.

 

[Think713]

You probably also want to finish with a straight bit, leaving a 1/16" or thicker flat edge. A true 45 on an edge is just waiting to get damaged.

So the goal is to route all the sides of a box to put them together. I will be likely wood glueing all those sides and using brackets on the inside. So I need the edges to be sharp to meet clean all the way around. I still dont know if itll just be better to cut the wood on a miter saw, but only one way to find out.

 

[JBurton]

route all the sides of a box to put them together.

You'll want to make sure you're working on a very flat section of your table... or get a table saw. I don't think a miter saw would make this easier than a router, but a table saw with a good true stop should.
As far as hold down, I figured a colex would have a vacuum hold down? Stepping the bit through, you'll want to slow down as you max out the depth, every pass is taking more material due to more cut area being exposed. Also the width of your V bit will need to be twice the thickness of your material, otherwise you'll have to offset a series of cuts to get the 45 from top to bottom.