A studio shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch up spiral router bit featuring a solid carbide body with a protective Black I.C.E. coating and a 1/4-inch shank for high-speed woodworking and CNC applications.
A studio shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch up spiral router bit featuring a solid carbide body with a protective Black I.C.E. coating and a 1/4-inch shank for high-speed woodworking and CNC applications.
A profile view of the Freud 1/4-inch solid carbide up spiral bit highlighting the dual-flute upward spiral design engineered for efficient chip removal and a superior finish on the bottom surface of the workpiece.
The professional retail packaging for the Freud Premier Series 75-102 router bit, featuring a clear protective case and labeling that specifies up to 2X longer cutting life compared to standard bits.
A technical profile graphic showing the dimensions of the Freud 75-102, including a 1/4-inch cutting diameter, a 1-inch carbide height, and a 2-1/2 inch overall length, alongside a visual of the clean mortising cut it produces.
A 3D application graphic illustrating a clean, deep mortise cut in a wood block produced by the Freud 1/4-inch up spiral router bit.
An informative diagram demonstrating the up spiral cutting action of the Freud 75-102 bit, showing how it pulls wood chips upward and away from the cut to provide a better finish on the bottom surface.
A material compatibility infographic confirming that the Freud 75-102 solid carbide bit is ideal for use with veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
A tool compatibility graphic showing that the Freud 75-102 up spiral bit is suitable for use in hand routers, table-mounted routers, CNC machines, and palm routers.
An action shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch solid carbide bit installed in a CNC machine, performing high-precision routing and chip evacuation on a large wood panel.
A close-up view of the Freud 1/4-inch up spiral router bit mounted in an industrial router collet, prepared for high-speed mortising and production woodworking.
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A studio shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch up spiral router bit featuring a solid carbide body with a protective Black I.C.E. coating and a 1/4-inch shank for high-speed woodworking and CNC applications.
A studio shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch up spiral router bit featuring a solid carbide body with a protective Black I.C.E. coating and a 1/4-inch shank for high-speed woodworking and CNC applications.
A profile view of the Freud 1/4-inch solid carbide up spiral bit highlighting the dual-flute upward spiral design engineered for efficient chip removal and a superior finish on the bottom surface of the workpiece.
The professional retail packaging for the Freud Premier Series 75-102 router bit, featuring a clear protective case and labeling that specifies up to 2X longer cutting life compared to standard bits.
A technical profile graphic showing the dimensions of the Freud 75-102, including a 1/4-inch cutting diameter, a 1-inch carbide height, and a 2-1/2 inch overall length, alongside a visual of the clean mortising cut it produces.
A 3D application graphic illustrating a clean, deep mortise cut in a wood block produced by the Freud 1/4-inch up spiral router bit.
An informative diagram demonstrating the up spiral cutting action of the Freud 75-102 bit, showing how it pulls wood chips upward and away from the cut to provide a better finish on the bottom surface.
A material compatibility infographic confirming that the Freud 75-102 solid carbide bit is ideal for use with veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
A tool compatibility graphic showing that the Freud 75-102 up spiral bit is suitable for use in hand routers, table-mounted routers, CNC machines, and palm routers.
An action shot of the Freud 75-102 1/4-inch solid carbide bit installed in a CNC machine, performing high-precision routing and chip evacuation on a large wood panel.
A close-up view of the Freud 1/4-inch up spiral router bit mounted in an industrial router collet, prepared for high-speed mortising and production woodworking.
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Freud Up Spiral Router Bit 75-102 1/4 Inch Shank Solid Carbide Cutter (1 Cutting Length Black ICE Coating Max 24000 RPM Plywood CNC Mortising)

In stock
SKU: 75-102
$20.75 USD

Description

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Freud 75-102 1/4" Solid Carbide Up-Spiral Router Bit (1/4" Shank)

The Freud 75-102 1/4-inch solid carbide up-spiral router bit ejects wood chips upward out of deep mortises, through-cuts, and blind grooving paths across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite materials. Engineered with Freud's proprietary TiCo™ high-density micrograin carbide and advanced Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) coating, this high-production milling bit delivers up to 2X the operational service life of uncoated spiral bits while sustaining operational speeds up to 24,000 RPM. Outfitted with continuous upward-flute helices that keep the cutting chamber clear of heat-trapping debris to produce a pristine, tear-out-free edge on the bottom surface of the workpiece, a rigid 1/4-inch shank, and multi-axis plunging geometry, it equips CNC operators, professional cabinetmakers, and millwork fabricators with precision-machined slotting throughput across automated CNC routers, stationary router tables, and hand-held plunge bases.

Best Used For:

  • Deep Blind Mortising and Pocket Routing: Pulling chips upward and out of deep interior mortises, hardware pockets, and tenon slots in solid hardwood components without packing or burning.
  • Automated CNC Grooving and Cutouts: Machining precision 1/4-inch grooves, nested component parts, and perimeter cutouts on flat-table CNC machinery with continuous chip evacuation.
  • Through-Cut Edge Profiling: Slicing clean through-cuts in cabinet-grade veneered plywood, MDF, and composite sheet goods where a clean, burr-free bottom edge finish is required.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Upward Spiral Flute Design: Continuously pulls wood chips and abrasive dust up and out of the cutting path, preventing heat buildup and delivering clean bottom-face edges.
  • Black I.C.E. Coating: Advanced Industrial Cooling Element coating reduces frictional heat, sheds pitch and resin gumming, and provides 2X longer tool life over standard bits.
  • Solid TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Manufactured entirely from solid micrograin titanium cobalt carbide for superior edge sharpness, extreme rigidity, and reduced deflection.
  • CNC High-Speed Optimization: Precision-balanced body rated up to 24,000 RPM provides vibration-free tracking across automated CNC machinery, table routers, and plunge tools.
  • Clean Plunge Cutting: Continuous helical cutting edges allow direct vertical plunge entries for blind interior cutouts without stalling or burning timber cores.
  • Universal 1/4" Precision Shank: Precision-ground cylindrical drive shank ensures concentric rotation and a slip-free collet grip in standard 1/4-inch router chucks.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 75-102 1/4 In. Solid Carbide Up-Spiral Router Bit with 1/4 In. Shank

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand Freud Tools Inc.
Model Part Number 75-102
Product Tool Classification Solid Carbide Up-Spiral Router Bit
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.250 Inches (1/4 in. / 6.35 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.000 Inches (1 in. / 25.40 mm)
Collet Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 Inches (1/4 in. / 6.35 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.500 Inches (2-1/2 in. / 63.50 mm)
Flute Spiral Direction Upward Spiral (Up-Cut Evacuation)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Cutters (Double Helical Flute Design)
Tool Body Material 100% Solid TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide
Protective Surface Coating Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) Coating
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Machine Compatibility Class CNC Routers, Table-Mounted Routers, & Hand-Held Plunge Routers
Suitable for material type Hardwoods, Softwoods, Plywood, Composites, & MDF

Pro-Tip: Secure your workpiece firmly with hold-down clamps or vacuum fixturing when utilizing an up-spiral bit; because the upward helical cutting flutes pull material toward the router base, proper mechanical clamping ensures zero part lifting and produces crisp mortise sidewalls.