Can I use these in a drill press?
No, the cutters are designed for use in a handheld electric drill or hand brace.
Veritas Power Tenon Cutters

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For anyone building rustic furniture, our aluminum-body tenon cutters will cut smooth, perfect tenons with radiused shoulders. Cutters are designed to run vibration-free while being driven by an electric drill, yet still yield the same accuracy when used with a hand brace. The anodized body has been balanced to eliminate vibration and an integral level vial makes in-line cutting more accurate.
To increase safety, the back end of the blade is contoured to avoid anything extending beyond the revolving aluminum body. The body has a built-in honing guide for easy sharpening of blades on a drill-press mounted drum sander. The blade is adjustable to cut the exact size of tenon required in both dry and green wood.
Available in eight cutting diameters. Sizes 5/8" to 1" cut 2 3/4" long tenons and are typically used for most rustic furniture. Sizes 1 1/4" to 2" will cut 4 1/4" long tenons and are used for larger structural connections, such as bed frame to post, or fence rail to post. All sizes have hex shanks; sizes 5/8" to 1" are for use in an electric drill with a 3/8" (or larger) chuck. Sizes 1 1/4" to 2", which require more torque to drive, are for use in larger electric drills with a 1/2" (or larger) chuck. (Not for use in a drill press.) Patented. Made in Canada.
No, the cutters are designed for use in a handheld electric drill or hand brace.
Yes, the cutters are designed for use with an electric drill and can also be used with a hand brace.
Sizes 5/8" to 1" are for electric drills with a 3/8" or larger chuck. Sizes 1 1/4" to 2" require a larger electric drill with a 1/2" or larger chuck. Check your drill specification before ordering a larger size
Sizes 1 1/4" to 2" are used for larger structural connections, such as bed-frame-to-post or fence-rail-to-post joints.
Yes, the adjustable blade and radiused shoulder profile work with both dry and green wood.
The cutter body has a built-in honing guide for sharpening the blade on a drill-press-mounted drum sander. Follow the sharpening guidance provided in the usage instructions.
Yes, replacement blades are available separately.
Dimensions | Available cutting diameters: 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2". |
Materials | Anodized aluminum |
Shank type | Hex |
Drive compatibility | Electric drill or hand brace (not drill press) |
Includes | Veritas Power Tenon Cutter in selected size |
Patented | Yes |
Made In | Canada |
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Veritas Power Tenon Cutters
For anyone building rustic furniture, our aluminum-body tenon cutters will cut smooth, perfect tenons with radiused shoulders. Cutters are designed to run vibration-free while being driven by an electric drill, yet still yield the same accuracy when used with a hand brace. The anodized body has been balanced to eliminate vibration and an integral level vial makes in-line cutting more accurate.
To increase safety, the back end of the blade is contoured to avoid anything extending beyond the revolving aluminum body. The body has a built-in honing guide for easy sharpening of blades on a drill-press mounted drum sander. The blade is adjustable to cut the exact size of tenon required in both dry and green wood.
Available in eight cutting diameters. Sizes 5/8" to 1" cut 2 3/4" long tenons and are typically used for most rustic furniture. Sizes 1 1/4" to 2" will cut 4 1/4" long tenons and are used for larger structural connections, such as bed frame to post, or fence rail to post. All sizes have hex shanks; sizes 5/8" to 1" are for use in an electric drill with a 3/8" (or larger) chuck. Sizes 1 1/4" to 2", which require more torque to drive, are for use in larger electric drills with a 1/2" (or larger) chuck. (Not for use in a drill press.) Patented. Made in Canada.
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