Freud Straight Router Bit 12-128 1/2 Inch Double Flute (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM 2 Inch Cut 4-1/8 Length Deep Mortising Wood CNC)

Freud 12-128 1/2 Inch Double Flute Extended Reach Straight Router Bit

The Freud 12-128 is an extended-reach 1/2-inch overall cutting diameter double flute straight router bit engineered to execute deep mortise pocketing, thick stock slotting, and deep template trimming. Built with a rigid 1/2-inch shank, an expansive 2-inch carbide cutting height, and a 4-1/8-inch overall length, this 2-cutter tool features end-relieved tip geometry that enables clean, burn-free plunge entries into timber stock and composite panels. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and computer-balanced to eliminate cutter chatter, it operates at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, router tables, or heavy-duty handheld routers in solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

• Deep Timber Mortise Joinery: Plunging directly into thick lumber stock to route clean 1/2-inch mortise channels for heavy furniture and architectural assemblies.
• Thick Panel Edge Trimming & Template Profiling: Trimming full-depth 2-inch timber edges and flush-cutting thick stock along template guides in a single pass.
• Extended-Reach CNC Pocket Milling: Executing deep interior cutouts and recessed hardware pockets in thick wood panels where standard bit lengths bottom out.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Expansive 2-Inch Carbide Cutting Height: Extended cutting edge length accommodates deep single-pass or multi-pass slotting and thick panel edge profiling.
• 4-1/8-Inch Extended Overall Length: Extended tool body profile provides necessary clearance for deep mortising and hard-to-reach template routing.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium-cobalt micrograin carbide edges maintain sharpness under continuous heavy friction.
• Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Shank: Rigid 1/2-inch steel shank diameter minimizes tool flex, runout, and cutter vibration during deep stock routing.
• End-Relieved Plunge Cut Tip: Precision-ground end face geometry supports vertical drilling entry for starting internal grooves and blind mortises.
• 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 12-128 1/2" Double Flute Straight Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When utilizing a long 2-inch cutting height bit for deep mortising, step down passes in increments no greater than 3/8 inch to facilitate proper chip evacuation and avoid heat buildup inside narrow channels.