Making Better Doors with Whiteside Rail and Stile Router Bits

I've lost count of how many cabinet doors I ruined before I finally invested in a set of whiteside rail and stile router bits. If you've spent any time at a router table, you know that frustration—the wood burns, the joint is just a hair too loose, or the cope cut blows out the back of your expensive cherry rail. It's enough to make you want to go buy pre-made doors and call it a day. But there's something about the way these specific bits are ground that just makes the whole process feel less like a gamble and more like woodworking. ...

May 12, 2026 · 7 min · Lance Patrice