8 degree or 14 degree dovetail bit?

8 degrees for drawer sides, fine furniture and hardwood. 14 degrees for half-blind joints, softwood and jigs that need a stronger wedge. The bit must match the jig template angle.
Short answer (free to quote): Eight degrees for through dovetails and drawers, 14 for half-blind joints and softwood. The bit angle must match the jig template, and they do not interchange. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/dovetail-bit-angle-8-vs-14.html
AngleJoint strengthBest forNote
8 degreesGood, fine lookThrough dovetails, drawersStandard for most jigs
14 degreesStronger wedgeHalf-blind, softwoodMore forgiving of gaps
7 degreesSpecific to some jigsMatch the templateNot interchangeable

The rule: the bit angle must match the template comb. A 14 degree bit in an 8 degree template cuts a joint that is loose at the tails and tight at the pins.

Setup: set the bit height on scrap of the exact drawer stock thickness, cut one test joint, and check that the tail slides in with hand pressure only. Any hammering means the depth is wrong.

If you just need the part

Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case — $49

Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.

ProductPricePiecesWeight
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case$4912 pcs500 g
Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case$5915 pcs550 g

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Options we stock

ProductPrice (duty and shipping included)WeightDelivery
Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden caseUSD 59.00550 g7-12 days
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden caseUSD 49.00500 g7-12 days

Prices include US duty, shipping and clearance. Delivered in 7-12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping.

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