Freud Straight Router Bit 04-107 1/4 Inch (1/4 Shank Double Flute Black ICE TiCo Carbide 7/8 Cut Depth Wood Composite Dado Grooving Plunge Cutter)

Freud 04-107 1/4 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 04-107 is a 1/4-inch cutting diameter double flute straight router bit engineered to execute precise dados, rabbets, mortises, and edge grooves in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites. Constructed with TiCo™ High-Density Carbide tips and Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) coating fused to a 1/4-inch steel shank, this thermal-resistant wood-milling bit delivers smooth, chatter-free cuts at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM. Featuring a 7/8-inch carbide height, 2-1/4-inch overall length, and relieved tip geometry for efficient vertical plunge cutting, it integrates directly with CNC machinery, palm routers, and handheld power routers to double tool service life and maintain slotting accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Precision Cabinetry Dado & Slot Routing: Milling exact 1/4-inch wide slot openings and joint channels in cabinet backs, drawer bottoms, and 1/4-inch plywood panel housings.
• Mortise & Tenon Joinery Milling: Executing clean vertical plunge cuts and deep mortise pockets in hardwoods without surface tear-out or thermal burning.
• Composite Panel Edge Trimming: Slicing crisp, chip-free straight edges and rabbets on veneered plywood, particle board, and synthetic wood composites.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Black I.C.E. Thermal Coating: Specialized cooling formulation repels pitch buildup and lowers heat friction to extend cutter edge life up to 2X.
• TiCo™ High-Density Carbide Blades: Premium micro-grain carbide matrix offers high resistance to heat oxidation and edge dulling in abrasive woods.
• Relieved Tip Plunge Design: End-tooth geometry permits direct vertical plunging into workpiece faces for mortising and blind slot milling.
• Computer-Balanced Double Flute Geometry: Dual precision-ground cutting flutes balance rotational forces to eliminate tool vibration and sanding chatter.
• Compact 1/4-Inch Steel Shank: Sized for compatibility with trim routers, laminate trimmers, compact CNC spindles, and handheld routers.
• Tri-Metal Brazing Bond: High-strength silver-copper-silver brazing absorbs shock impact to prevent carbide tip detachment during heavy passes.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 04-107 1/4" Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing deep 1/4-inch dados in dense hardwoods using a 1/4-inch shank bit, limit your pass depth to 1/8-inch per pass at 24,000 RPM to prevent shank flex, reduce chatter, and protect the carbide edges.