Leigh offers a complete selection of High Speed Steel or Solid Carbide router bits for the FMT. The 4 standard guide sets and their matching 4 bits produce 21 joint sizes. The complete set of 9 bits and 21 guides allows you to rout an astonishing 68 sizes of precisely fitted joints.
Choose the Bits
Use these diagrams to determine the bits you’ll need from the charts below.
Solid Carbide bits keep an edge for a lot longer, but are more expensive than HSS bits. Both sets include all the standard bits for the FMT. Note: Leigh does not stock metric bits.
162-180C
Solid Carbide Boxed Bit Set 162, 164C, 166C, 168C, 170-500C, 173-500C, 177C, 180CL. Note: No.162 is HSS. Solid carbide bits keep an edge for a lot longer than HSS. SAVE $22.00 over individual bit prices
$299.00 USD
162-180
HSS Boxed Bit Set 162, 164, 166, 168, 170-500, 173-500, 177, 180. SAVE $20.00 over individual bit prices
$179.00 USD
FMT Accessory Kits
Save on accessory bundles! This kit includes the boxed bit set (Item 162-180) and the full set of guides (Item 6720). A great way to get the most from your frame mortise and tenon jig.
ACMT
Accessory Kit (for FMT & Super FMT) 8-piece boxed bit set in HSS(162-180)and 16 optional guides in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sizes
for a complete set (6720). SAVE $65.00 over individual prices
$259.00 USD
ACMTC
Accessory Kit (for FMT & Super FMT) 8-piece boxed bit set in Solid Carbide (162-180C) and 16 optional guides in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sizes for a complete set 6720. SAVE $67.00 over individual prices
