Freud 12-106 5/16 Inch Double Flute Straight Router Bit 1/2 Shank 1 Inch Cut Length TiCo Carbide Plunge Grooving Dado Wood Routing

Achieve Vibration-Free Precision with the Freud 5/16 Inch Straight Router Bit on a Heavy-Duty Shank

Create perfectly defined grooves and execute precise joinery with the Freud 12-106 5/16 Inch Double Flute Straight Router Bit. This tool is engineered to solve a common problem with smaller diameter bits: vibration. By mounting a precision 5/16-inch cutter head onto a robust 1/2-inch shank, Freud significantly increases the tool's rigidity. This "over-shanked" design minimizes deflection and chatter, ensuring your dados, rabbets, and mortises have perfectly straight walls and smooth bottoms, whether you are working in hardwood, softwood, or plywood.

Built for professional endurance, the 12-106 features Freud's exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide. This proprietary micro-grain formulation is designed to withstand high operating temperatures and abrasive materials, maintaining a razor-sharp edge far longer than standard bits. The bit's geometry includes computer-balanced double flutes with precision-ground shear angles that slice through wood fibers cleanly to prevent tear-out. Additionally, the "Double Grind" tip relief allows for efficient plunge cutting, making this bit excellent for starting blind grooves or pockets anywhere on your workpiece.

Key Features

• Maximum Stability: 1/2-inch shank provides exceptional rigidity for the 5/16-inch cutter, reducing vibration for cleaner cuts.
• TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Proprietary carbide blend fights heat and wear for extended tool life.
• Precision 5/16" Diameter: Ideal for specific shelf pin rails, finger joints, and hardware mortising.
• Plunge Ready: Relieved tip geometry (Double Grind) allows for vertical drilling and pocketing applications.
• Clean Finishes: Shear angles are engineered to reduce tearing and produce smooth edges in composites and veneers.
• Versatile Compatibility: Safe for use in CNC, table-mounted, and hand-held routers.
• 1 Inch Cut Length: Sufficient depth for standard joinery and grooving tasks.

What's Included:

• (1) 5/16 In. Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/2 In. Shank (Model 12-106)

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