Freud Straight Router Bit 04-126 3/8 Inch (1/4 Shank Double Flute TiCo Carbide 1-1/4 Cut Depth Wood Composite Dado Grooving Plunge Cutter)

Freud 04-126 3/8 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 04-126 is a 3/8-inch cutting diameter double flute straight router bit engineered to execute precise dados, rabbets, mortises, and deep edge grooves in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites. Constructed with TiCo™ High-Density Carbide tips fused to a 1/4-inch steel shank, this precision wood-milling bit delivers smooth, chatter-free cuts at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM. Featuring an extended 1-1/4-inch carbide height, 2-11/16-inch overall length, and relieved tip geometry for efficient vertical plunge cutting, it integrates directly with compact CNC machinery, palm routers, and handheld power routers to maximize feed speed and deep slotting accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Precision Cabinetry Dado & Deep Groove Routing: Milling exact 3/8-inch wide slot openings and joint channels in plywood panels, MDF, and solid lumber for shelf housings and drawer bottom joints.
• 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

• TiCo™ High-Density Carbide Blades: Specialized micro-grain carbide formulation offers extreme resistance to heat oxidation and abrasion for extended edge sharpness.
• Extended 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Height: Generous carbide blade height enables deeper single-pass slotting and mortising in thick stock material.
• 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.
• Calculated Shear & Hook Angles: Optimized cutting blade geometry shears wood fibers cleanly to minimize feed resistance and prevent wood burning.
• Compact 1/4-Inch Steel Shank: Sized for compatibility with trim routers, laminate trimmers, compact CNC spindles, and handheld routers.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 04-126 3/8" Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing deep 3/8-inch dados in dense hardwoods using a 1/4-inch shank bit with a 1-1/4-inch cut height, take incremental pass depths of no more than 1/8-inch per pass at 24,000 RPM to prevent shank flex and maintain clean edge finish quality.