A professional studio photograph of the Freud 11-152 single flute straight router bit, featuring a bright red body, a sharp silver carbide cutting edge, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 11-152 bit, illustrating a precise straight-walled cut that is 5/16 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 11-152 bit.
A technical overhead diagram of the Freud 11-152 single flute router bit, highlighting the massive open gullet design that allows for maximum chip clearance and fast production feed rates.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 11-152 single flute straight router bit, featuring a bright red body, a sharp silver carbide cutting edge, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 11-152 single flute straight router bit, featuring a bright red body, a sharp silver carbide cutting edge, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 11-152 bit, illustrating a precise straight-walled cut that is 5/16 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 11-152 bit.
A technical overhead diagram of the Freud 11-152 single flute router bit, highlighting the massive open gullet design that allows for maximum chip clearance and fast production feed rates.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 11-152 single flute straight router bit, featuring a bright red body, a sharp silver carbide cutting edge, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
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Freud Router Bit 11-152 5/16 Inch Single Flute Straight Plunge (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 24000 Max RPM CNC Production Woodworking)

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SKU: 11-152
$13.99 USD

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Freud 11-152 5/16 Inch Single Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 11-152 is a 5/16-inch overall diameter single flute straight plunge router bit engineered for high-volume stock removal, rapid dado grooving, and deep mortise plunging. Constructed with a heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank and open single-flute gullet geometry, this tool maximizes chip clearance space to facilitate elevated feed rates without clogging or overheating. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a non-stick Perma-SHIELD® fluoropolymer coating, 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:

  • High-Speed Industrial CNC Milling: Executing high-feed-rate chip evacuation and 5/16-inch channel routing in cabinet-grade plywood and MDF panels.
  • Deep Mortise & Pocket Plunging: Making clean plunge entries into solid hardwood stock for blind mortise-and-tenon joinery and lock cavities.
  • Template-Guided Edge Trimming: Slicing straight border channels and interior face cutouts across dense natural woods and abrasive composite sheet stock.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Single Flute Chip Evacuation Geometry: Single cutting edge provides maximum open gullet volume for immediate chip removal at fast feed rates.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom industrial carbide tips offer exceptional wear resistance and hold sharp edges under production friction.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating resists pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and thermal friction.
  • Plunge-Cut Relieved Carbide Tips: Precision-ground end teeth facilitate low-friction, burn-free plunge entries into solid wood surfaces.
  • Rigid 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Heavy-gauge shank diameter minimizes vibration, chatter, and cutter deflection under heavy mechanical loads.
  • Universal Machine Compatibility: Formulated for stable performance in automatic CNC routers, portable handheld routers, and stationary tables.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 11-152 5/16" Single Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 11-152
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.313 inches (5/16" / 7.9 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.000 inch (1" / 25.4 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.875 inches (2-7/8" / 73.0 mm)
Number of Flutes / Cutters 1 Flute Carbide Cutter (Single Flute Straight Plunge)
Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM
Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables

Pro-Tip: Take advantage of the wide single-flute open gullet on your CNC equipment by increasing feed rates slightly over standard two-flute bits; rapid chip ejection prevents recutting wood dust and maintains a cooler cutting edge in 5/16-inch channels.