A professional studio photograph of the Freud 08-132 double flute straight router bit, featuring a red cutting head with sharp silver carbide edges and a polished 3/8 inch steel shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 08-132 bit, illustrating a precise straight-walled cut in a wood cross-section that is 1/2 of an inch wide and 1 inch deep.
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A professional studio photograph of the Freud 08-132 double flute straight router bit, featuring a red cutting head with sharp silver carbide edges and a polished 3/8 inch steel shank.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 08-132 double flute straight router bit, featuring a red cutting head with sharp silver carbide edges and a polished 3/8 inch steel shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 08-132 bit, illustrating a precise straight-walled cut in a wood cross-section that is 1/2 of an inch wide and 1 inch deep.
A technical 3D rendering of a wooden block with a clean, precise straight groove routed through the center to demonstrate the cutting profile of the Freud 08-132 bit.
A technical overhead diagram showing the circular double flute design of the Freud 08-132 router bit, highlighting the red body and two silver cutting edges.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 08-132 double flute straight router bit, featuring a red cutting head with sharp silver carbide edges and a polished 3/8 inch steel shank.
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Freud Router Bit 08-132 1/2 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge (3/8 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 Max RPM Woodworking Grooving Joinery)

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SKU: 08-132
$12.99 USD

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Freud 08-132 1/2 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 08-132 is a 1/2-inch overall cutting diameter double flute straight plunge router bit engineered for high-precision dado grooving, mortising, and straight edge joinery. Featuring a 3/8-inch shank and specially relieved carbide tips for fast plunge entries, this 2-cutter tool removes material efficiently without burning or galling wood stock. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide, it operates at speeds up to 24,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in CNC machinery, handheld routers, or router tables.

Best Used For:

  • Cabinetry Dadoing & Grooving: Milling 1/2-inch wide dado channels and shelf support grooves into hardwood plywood and MDF sheet stock.
  • Deep Mortise & Pocket Plunging: Executing plunge cuts into solid wood stock for mortise-and-tenon joints, lock pockets, and interior cutouts.
  • Flawless Edge-Routing & Straight Trimming: Slicing straight border edges and template profiles across solid hardwoods, veneers, and composite boards.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Double Flute Cutting Geometry: Dual flutes maximize chip clearance rates while providing balanced, vibration-free tracking during cuts.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary industrial carbide blend maintains a sharp cutting edge significantly longer than standard carbide tooling.
  • Plunge-Cut Relieved Carbide Tips: End teeth are specially ground for low-friction, burn-free plunge entries during deep pocketing and mortising.
  • Optimized Shear & Hook Angles: Precision-milled shear angles slice wood fibers cleanly to eliminate grain tearout and post-routing sanding steps.
  • Intermediate 3/8-Inch Shank: Provides increased rigidity over 1/4-inch shanks to reduce vibration and deflection in 3/8-inch collet routers.
  • Universal Machine Operational Utility: Engineered for stable performance in automatic CNC routers, portable handheld routers, and stationary router tables.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 08-132 1/2" Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit with 3/8" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 08-132
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.000 inch (1" / 25.4 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.500 inches (2-1/2" / 63.5 mm)
Shank Length Dimension 1.500 inches (1-1/2" / 38.1 mm)
Assembled Weight 0.12 lbs (1.92 oz)
Number of Carbide Cutters 2 Flute Carbide Cutters (Straight Plunge)
Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM
Cutting Style Design Double Flute Straight / End-Cutting Plunge
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When milling 1/2-inch deep dadoes or mortises, pass the bit at incremental depths of 1/4 inch to maintain optimal chip ejection and maximize cutter edge longevity.