Freud Straight Router Bit 08-124 3/8 Inch (3/8 Shank Double Flute TiCo Carbide 1 Inch Cut Depth Wood Composite Dado Grooving Plunge Cutter)

Freud 08-124 3/8 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 08-124 is a 3/8-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 rigid 3/8-inch steel shank, this precision wood-milling tool delivers smooth, chatter-free cuts at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM. Featuring a 1-inch carbide cutting height, 2-1/4-inch overall length, and relieved tip geometry for efficient vertical plunge cutting, it integrates directly with CNC machinery, table-mounted routers, and handheld power routers equipped with 3/8-inch collets to maximize feed speed and slotting accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Precision Cabinetry Dado & Slot Routing: Milling exact 3/8-inch wide slot openings and joint channels in plywood panels, MDF, and solid lumber for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs.
• 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.
• Rigid 3/8-Inch Steel Shank: Intermediate shank size provides enhanced torsional stiffness and reduced vibration compared to standard 1/4-inch shanks.
• 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.
• 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 08-124 3/8" Double Flute Straight Bit with 3/8" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing deep 3/8-inch dados in dense hardwoods, make multiple pass depths of no more than 1/4-inch per pass at 24,000 RPM to preserve carbide edge life and clear wood chips efficiently from the channel.