Freud Straight Router Bit 12-112 13/32 Inch Double Flute (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM Custom Grooving Dadoes Mortising Plywood)

Freud 12-112 13/32 Inch Double Flute Straight Router Bit

The Freud 12-112 is a 13/32-inch overall cutting diameter double flute straight router bit engineered to machine custom-width dado channels, metric hardware slots, loose-tenon mortises, and specialized cabinet joinery. Constructed with a heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank and a 1-inch carbide cutting height, this 2-cutter tool features an over-shanked design that eliminates tool flex and cutter chatter in deep passes. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide, computer-balanced for low-vibration operation, and engineered with Double Grind tip relief for clean plunge entries, it operates at rotational 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:

• 13/32-Inch Custom Dado & Slot Milling: Milling exact 13/32-inch (10.3 mm) channels and specialty grooves where standard 3/8-inch cutters are too narrow for hardware fitment.
• Loose-Tenon & Mortise Joint Fabrication: Routing expanded mortise pockets to allow joint alignment tolerances in solid hardwood frame-and-panel assemblies.
• Plunge Pocketing & Specialty Hardware Recesses: Diving directly into wood panels to execute clean interior pockets, lockset recesses, and blind mortise slots.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Over-Shank: Rigid 1/2-inch shank step-up design provides superior mechanical stability and eliminates tool deflection for the 13/32-inch cutter head.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium-cobalt micrograin carbide edges resist cutting heat and maintain long edge life.
• Double Grind Plunge Cut Tip: Precision-ground end face tip relief allows vertical drilling entry for starting internal grooves and blind mortises.
• Dual-Flute Precision Balance: Computer-balanced twin cutters distribute chip load evenly to produce smooth sidewalls and flat bottom cuts.
• Optimized Hook & Shear Angles: Shear-angled cutting geometry slices cleanly through wood fibers to minimize chip tearout and thermal burning.
• 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 12-112 13/32" Double Flute Straight Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Use a 13/32-inch router bit when 3/8-inch tenons or hardware tracks bind in a standard slot; the additional 1/32-inch clearance creates seamless sliding fits without requiring manual hand sanding.