{"product_id":"freud-12-106t-5-16-inch-diameter-double-flute-straight-router-bit-1-2-inch-shank-tico-carbide-tipped-general-purpose-grooving-tool-for-cnc-and-handheld","title":"Freud 12-106T 5\/16 Inch Diameter Double Flute Straight Router Bit 1\/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Tipped General Purpose Grooving Tool for CNC Handheld","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-freud\" title=\"Link to the Freud Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/freud3.jpg?v=1772570772\" alt=\"Freud precisely the best logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eExperience Superior Stock Removal and Smooth Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximize precision and efficiency in your shop with the \u003cstrong\u003eFreud 12-106T 5\/16\" Double Flute Straight Router Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This versatile industrial-grade tool is the workhorse of any woodworking operation, designed to handle a wide array of tasks from cutting crisp dadoes and rabbets to routing precise mortises and edges. Whether you are crafting cabinetry, furniture, or joinery, the computer-balanced double flute geometry ensures fast chip clearance and a perfectly smooth surface finish that requires little to no sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for durability under heavy workloads, this bit features Freud’s exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eTiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialized micrograin formula is specifically designed to retain a razor-sharp edge longer than standard bits, even when cutting through abrasive materials like plywood, composites, and dense hardwoods. The bit tips are end-relieved to facilitate smooth plunge cuts, making it ideal for stopped grooves. Protected by Freud’s Red \u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tool resists heat buildup, corrosion, and pitch accumulation, ensuring reliable performance in CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Flute Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures balanced cutting and superior surface finish on all materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary blend delivers maximum cutting life and extended sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick red coating reduces friction, prevents rust, and resists resin buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-Relieved Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows for efficient and clean plunge cutting for mortising applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for grooving, edge-routing, dadoing, and general stock removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for safe use on CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Shank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" shank provides maximum stability and minimizes vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Freud 12-106T 5\/16\" Diameter Double Flute Straight Router Bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"436\" style=\"width: 49.4643%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eOverall Diameter (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eShank Diameter (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eCarbide Height (h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eOverall Length (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e2-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Non-Stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003eTiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003ePlunge Capable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003eGrooving, Edge-Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eIntended Materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003ePlywood, Hardwood, Softwood, Composites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #eef7fe; padding: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #2c3e50; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5\/16\" diameter is often used for specific spline joinery or shelving grooves. When cutting deep slots, avoid attempting to cut the full depth in one pass, as this traps chips and overheats the carbide. Instead, perform multiple passes, increasing the depth by approximately 1\/4\" to 5\/16\" with each pass, to maintain a cooler bit and a cleaner edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51532447449399,"sku":"12-106T","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Freud_12-106T_5_16_Inch_Diameter_Double_Flute_Straight_Router_Bit_1_2_Inch_Shank_TiCo_Carbide_Tipped_General_Purpose_Grooving_Tool_for_CNC_Handheld_1.webp?v=1778604695","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/freud-12-106t-5-16-inch-diameter-double-flute-straight-router-bit-1-2-inch-shank-tico-carbide-tipped-general-purpose-grooving-tool-for-cnc-and-handheld","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}