Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

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Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

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Features

• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty
• Manufactured to the highest precision for smooth and accurate slot cutting
• 1" stud height; 2-3/8" overall length; 1/2" shank
• Will work with any slot cutter with a 5/16" bore, but fits Freud slot cutters like a glove
• Ideal for working with composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and soft wood

Reviews (2)

Freud Woke Up on This One
FYI: Just to clear up any confusion. Bits that are designed to take 1/4" of material out and at up to 9/16" deep, on a single pass are not meant to be used, as a hand held bit. Just a slight off angle and this bit would go chewing into a more severe angle, possibly causing a kickback.
In plain words, like a raised panel bit, it is only meant to be used in a table. I believe that is the reason why Freud may not have left any room for a bearing.
The problem with this longer shank arbor, I couldn't get it to fit in any of my router tables. It was way too long. Freud makes another one available here at Amazon, that is a lot shorter and does the job beautifully.
I have some inexpensively made bits that are designed to create rabbets. They have a bearing. Since you are creating a rabbet instead of a groove, the bit has room to "escape" in the event of a slight off angle.
I wanted to comment because I can see why many would not buy this bit after reading some other comments. The truth is that this is probably one of Freuds best buys due to the cost and quality of construction.
If you read "Classic Joints with Power Tools" by Yeung Chan, you will see that a slotting cutter router bit is one of the essential cutters. He pictures ten router bits that he considers essential, and three of them are slotting cutters.
Since the arbors are 5/16" in both the 1/4" shaft and the 1/2" shaft, I bought the 1/2" shaft for less vibration. Highly recommended.

Freud Went to Sleep on this One
If you are looking for a really handy substitute for a biscuit (aka plate) joiner, use a 5/32" slot cutter, with an arbor and a depth adjustment bearing (7/8" for #20 biscuit, 1 1/4" for #0 biscuit, etc).(You need to slide the wood back and forth around 1/2" to get the right width.)HOWEVER, DON'T EXPECT THIS ARBOR TO DO THE TRICK BECAUSE THE THREADED PORTION OF THE ARBOR IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO HOLD A SLOT CUTTER AND A BEARING (unless you do not feel the need to put the nut on to hold them on).I have had good experience with other Freud products, so this was a bit of a surprise. ... Read more

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Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Reviews (9)

Obviously Improved And Now Flawless!!
I found this in a local store and was able to check it before ordering. The bearings are now all sized to fit the bit without the reducers and associated parts mentioned by earlier reviewers so it is definitely improved. The package has locations to hold each bearing when not in use and the cut is excellent. I have now made hundreds of cuts at various depths and it still cuts beautifully.

I think it has improved!
I read all the review in Amazon.com about this bit and hesitated to order it. I've had good luck with all the Freud blades in the past so I gave it a try despite all the bad reviews. I put the bit to test as soon as it arrived. Everything fit perfectly. Cut was very good and it is all made in Italy. There is nothing written on the bearing as one reader mentioned that it was made in China. I think may be because of the bad reviews Freud might have made improvement. One thing I still don't know it how long it will last. But looking at fit and finish it looks like a good product.

Wrong parts included - Warning: you could be next!
I wish I had read the reviews first, then I would have known to check for parts that don't fit.But I've had good luck in the past with Freud bits and thought I was getting a quality product.I discovered tonight (like many others) that the 5/16 reducers don't fit the 7/8 bearing.

Not only do they lack quality control at the plant, but how many of these are still sitting on shelves waiting to suprise the next unfortunate buyer?Ever heard of a recall or Service Bulletin?How did I happen upon one 2 years and 8 months after they knew about the problem?(See other reviews.) Or was this the fault of the retailer or distributor?

The irony of it all is I happened to "luck-up" and find it in-stock at the local lumber yard, thus avoiding the added delay and expense of ordering on-line.This particular lumber yard is14.5 miles up the road from Freud's USA Corporate office in High Point NC.I'm considering driving the extra distance and returning it directly to the manufacturer in person in addition to writing a letter. ... Read more

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Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Reviews (1)

Great quality
I'm slowly going through and replacing many of my cutting tools with Freud products.Every Freud saw blade and router bit has held its edge better than other maker's products.Freud tools cost more, but since I get to leave them on the saw longer, it's worth it to me.I wish they made drill bits! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .50-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/2)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .50-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/2)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .25-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/4)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Reviews (1)

Great quality
I'm slowly going through and replacing many of my cutting tools with Freud products.Every Freud saw blade and router bit has held its edge better than other maker's products.Freud tools cost more, but since I get to leave them on the saw longer, it's worth it to me.I wish they made drill bits! ... Read more

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Features

• Impervious to chemical attack
• 7/8-inch diameter, 1/4-inch radius, 1/4-inch shank
• Ground carbide with titanium for long life
• Anti-kickback
• Computer balanced for vibration free operation speeds over 22,000 RPM

Reviews (1)

Cuts great
OK it's a router bit. All I can say is that it cuts great and I have never had any trouble with the Frued bits. I run a custom furniture shop and all the tools get a workout. So far all the Frued router bits have held an edge well and I would recomend them to anyone. It just isn't worth killing a $10,000 custom bed for the $15 difference in price between the cheap and quality. I am sure that everyone feels the same about thier work... Or, they should. ... Read more

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Features

• Wood case
• 26 piece set
• 1/4-inch shank
• Solid carbide or carbide tipped
• V-grooving to flush trim & chamfering to dovetailing

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. Router Bits   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

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Features

• Glass smooth cuts
• Two wings for main cutting plus two others to cut top of profile
• No splinters or fuzz on cuts
• No splinters on top of profile

Reviews (4)

Glass Smooth, Glass Smooth, Glass Smooth
I bought this bit as part of Freuds cabinet making set. I hooked it up to a table that I have Bosch's 3 1/4hp plunge router mounted to. I forgot about the necessity of setting the speed slower to accommodate larger bits and sent the 3/4" piece of oak sailing through at the full setting. Out came a silky smooth panel. It didn't chip, sputter, kick, wobble, or even slow down the router. I wonder what it would be like if it wasn't a brand new bit with a fresh edge on it. Anyhow, I use the bit now at a slower speed setting, and make multiple passes.
Freuds cabinet making set is so well made, that their is little motivation to pick up a shaper. Shapers are known for 10,000 RPMs, thereby creating panels in a single pass that are smooth.
I have never bought a bad Freud bit. Them and Whiteside are my pride and joys. I also recommend picking up an inexpensive carbide tipped set on eBay that are imported. You can get a large selection of profiles and types for the cost of a couple of bits. When making painted moldings for example, you don't need the ultimate in sheen on the wood surface. Although with the dollar conversion and the daily monetary needs overseas, it is amazing how much quality can be produced for such a little bit of money.
Freud and Whiteside are the best, although their are several manufacturers, such as CMT and Viper that are quality bits as well. This Freud cabinet making bit is worthy of your best projects. Buy it you won't be sorry.

A "bit" dangerous
I couldn't wait to finally be able to use this expensive bit that has sat in my Raised Panel kit for years now. I followed all the rules. I purchased a high end router table and installed a 2 1/2HP variable speed router as recommended. It took about 12 passes to safely accomplish a single profile on one edge of a 10" piece of poplar. Even with the smallest adjustments, there were still some break out and kick-back. I'll go back to my nice safe vertical raised panel bit. This bit looks great, very large, and it will end up being a very expensive display piece in my router bit collection. Stick to the vertical bits. I was very disappointed in this one, and it's definitely not worth the money.

Great bit
This panel raising bit does a great job of cutting smooth and beautiful raised panels.I purchased this bit as part of a Freud cabinet door building set, and I have been thorougly impressed.The quality of all 3 of the bits is excellent.My Freud bits are the standard by which I measure all other router bits.I've worn out a cheap set of router bits and returned a medium quality set of bits due to their inferior quality.The quality of the Freud bits is well worth the cost.I will be buying more Freud panel raising bits.

The bit has a very large diameter and required some ingenuity to use in my homemade router table.

Make sure you realize that this bit cuts too deeply to allow you to make 3/4" thick panels that are flush with the frame. ... Read more

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Features

• Sheer angle design for clean cutting
• Contains 40-101, 40-114, and 40-206 chamfer bits
• Micro grain carbide for clean cut and durability; anti-kickback design for increased safety
• Perma shield coating keeps bit running cool
• Precision balanced for smooth chatter free cuts

Subjects:  1. Routers    2. Router Bits   

Features

• 250' roll of 13/16" banding tape
• High quality hot melt adhesive backing
• Covered by Freud's limited one year power tool warranty

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Features

• 250' roll of 13/16" banding tape
• High quality hot melt adhesive backing
• Covered by Freud's limited one year power tool warranty

Subjects:  1. Hardware    2. Shelving Hardware   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .25-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/4)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .50-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/2)   

Features

• Impervious to chemical attack
• 3/8-inch diameter, 9-degree angle, 1/4-inch shank
• Ground carbide with titanium for long life
• Anti-kickback
• Computer balanced for vibration free operation speeds over 22,000 RPM

Reviews (2)

This is a great bit
I used this bit in a 2.25hp router (and Porter-Cable guide bushing) to make some dovetails with a jig.Cuts in quartersawn white oak were super smooth, with hardly any tear-out.I also used this bit in a router table setup, again with a 2.25hp router, and the cuts were just as impressive.

Overall this is a very high quality bit at a very good price.I highly recommend it!

Freud dovetail bit, 1/2" shank
What can I say?? Fantastic bit, extremely sharp, cut through redquartersawn oak with no chip out at the ends - One of the nicest bits I'veused. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .25-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/4)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .25-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/4)   

Features

• Kickback reducing design
• Individually computer balanced
• Precision ground for the smoothest cuts
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Subjects:  1. Freud    2. (Frued)    3. Routers    4. .50-inch Shank Bits    5. (1/2)