Studio product shot of the Freud 11-160 single flute straight router bit, featuring a 1/2-inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated cutter head with a single cutting edge.
Technical diagram showing a cross-section of a wood cut, indicating a slot width of 5/16 inch and a cutting depth of 3/4 inch, with model number 11-160 highlighted in red.
Technical diagram showing a cross-section of a wood cut, indicating a slot width of 3/8 inch and a cutting depth of 1-1/4 inch for model number 11-160.
3D computer graphic showing a block of wood with a clean, rectangular channel groove cut into the top surface, illustrating the grooving profile of the bit.
Top-down diagram of the router bit profile showing the circular cutting path and the large open chip clearance area of the single grey carbide flute against a red background.
Studio product shot of the Freud 11-160 single flute straight router bit, featuring a 1/2-inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated cutter head with a single cutting edge.
Studio product shot of the Freud 11-160 single flute straight router bit, featuring a 1/2-inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated cutter head with a single cutting edge.
Technical diagram showing a cross-section of a wood cut, indicating a slot width of 5/16 inch and a cutting depth of 3/4 inch, with model number 11-160 highlighted in red.
Technical diagram showing a cross-section of a wood cut, indicating a slot width of 3/8 inch and a cutting depth of 1-1/4 inch for model number 11-160.
3D computer graphic showing a block of wood with a clean, rectangular channel groove cut into the top surface, illustrating the grooving profile of the bit.
Top-down diagram of the router bit profile showing the circular cutting path and the large open chip clearance area of the single grey carbide flute against a red background.
Studio product shot of the Freud 11-160 single flute straight router bit, featuring a 1/2-inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated cutter head with a single cutting edge.
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Freud Straight Router Bit 11-160 3/8 Inch Single Flute (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM Fast Feed CNC Grooving Slotting Plywood Hardwood)

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SKU: 11-160
$12.99 USD

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Freud 11-160 3/8 Inch Single Flute Straight Router Bit

The Freud 11-160 is a 3/8-inch overall cutting diameter single flute straight router bit engineered for rapid feed rates, fast chip clearance, high-production cutout operations, and deep slot milling. Built with a rigid 1/2-inch shank and a 1-1/4-inch carbide cutting height, this single-cutter tool features an open single-flute gullet that maximizes waste evacuation volume to eliminate thermal clogging. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and computer-balanced for chatter-free rotation, it operates at spindle speeds up to 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, router tables, or handheld routers in solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

  • Rapid CNC Roughing & Perimeter Cutouts: Executing high-speed perimeter cutout passes and aggressive slotting across panel sheet goods at elevated linear feed rates.
  • High-Feed 3/8-Inch Dado & Groove Milling: Machining 3/8-inch wide dado channels and cabinet joinery slots without chip pack-up or thermal burning.
  • Deep Interior Pocketing & Waste Evacuation: Clearing large interior pocket volume in dense composite panels and hardwood stock where maximum chip clearance is required.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Single-Flute Open Gullet Design: Maximizes chip clearance volume to enable faster linear feed rates and prevent thermal friction buildup in deep cuts.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium-cobalt micrograin carbide edges resist abrasive glues and maintain cutting edge sharpness.
  • Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Shank: Rigid 1/2-inch steel shank diameter minimizes tool flex, runout, and cutter vibration during high-feed rate cutting passes.
  • 1-1/4-Inch Carbide Cutting Height: Generous carbide height capacity accommodates deep single-pass or multi-pass slotting and panel profiling.
  • High-Production Heat Dissipation: Immediate chip ejection sweeps heat away from the cutting tip to extend tool life in continuous shop settings.
  • 24,000 RPM Maximum Speed Rating: Precision-engineered steel body maintains stable, chatter-free rotation across table-mounted, handheld, and CNC setups.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 11-160 3/8" Single Flute Straight Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 11-160
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.250 inches (1-1/4" / 31.8 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 3.000 inches (3" / 76.2 mm)
Number of Flutes / Cutters 1 Flute (Single Flute Design)
Cutting Style Profile Single Flute Straight / Fast Feed Edge
Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables

Pro-Tip: Increase feed speed on your CNC machine when using single-flute bits; higher feed rates per RPM maintain proper chip load, preventing tool rubbing and thermal scorching in deep 3/8-inch passes.