Freud Router Bit 08-136 5/8 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge (3/8 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 Max RPM Woodworking Grooving Joinery)
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Freud 08-136 5/8 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit
The Freud 08-136 is a 5/8-inch overall 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 cuts, this 2-cutter tool removes material rapidly 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:
- Precision Cabinetry Dadoing & Grooving: Milling 5/8-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.
- Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Design: Precision body balance ensures chatter-free passes at high rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM.
- Multi-Machine Operational Utility: Engineered for stable performance in automatic CNC routers, portable handheld routers, and stationary router tables.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 08-136 5/8" Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit with 3/8" Shank
Technical Specifications
| Brand Manufacturer | Freud® Tools |
| Model Part Number OEM SKU | 08-136 |
| Overall Cutting Diameter (D) | 0.625 inches (5/8" / 15.9 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) | 2.250 inches (2-1/4" / 57.2 mm) |
| 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 |
| Primary Machine Compatibility | CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables |
Pro-Tip: When milling 5/8-inch deep dadoes or mortises, pass the bit at incremental depths of 5/16 inch to maintain optimal chip ejection and maximize cutter edge longevity.
