Freud Straight Router Bit 04-144 13/16 Inch (1/4 Shank Double Flute TiCo Carbide 3/4 Cut Depth Wood Composite Dado Grooving Plunge Cutter)

Freud 04-144 13/16 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 04-144 is a 13/16-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 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 a 3/4-inch carbide height, 2-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 slotting accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Precision Cabinetry Dado & Groove Routing: Milling exact 13/16-inch wide slot openings and joint channels in thick plywood panels, MDF, and solid lumber for heavy shelf 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

• TiCo™ High-Density Carbide Blades: Specialized micro-grain carbide formulation offers extreme resistance to heat oxidation and abrasion for extended edge sharpness.
• 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.
• 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 04-144 13/16" Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing wide 13/16-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.