Freud Straight Router Bit 12-162 13/16 Inch Double Flute (1/2 Inch Shank Eclipse Grind TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM CNC Grooving Plywood Dadoes)

Freud 12-162 13/16 Inch Double Flute Straight Router Bit

The Freud 12-162 is a 13/16-inch overall cutting diameter double flute straight router bit engineered to cut deep grooving channels, dado joints, plunge mortises, and square edge profiles. Built with a heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank, an Eclipse Grind cutting geometry, and a 1-1/4-inch carbide height, this 2-flute tool features end-relieved tip geometry for clean, burn-free plunge entries. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a thermal-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates stably at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, router tables, or handheld routers in solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites.

Best Used For:

• Full-Width 13/16-Inch Dado & Groove Milling: Cutting precise 13/16-inch wide dado slots and joinery channels in thick cabinet side panels and partition walls.
• Plunge Pocketing & Deep Mortising: Plunging directly into timber stock to route clean interior cutouts, deep hardware pockets, and blind mortises.
• Straight Edge Profiling & Jointing: Trimming clean, square joint shoulders and edge profiles across thick hardwood planks and composite boards.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Eclipse Grind Cutting Geometry: Specialized tooth geometry provides cleaner edge cuts and superior finish quality across varied grain directions.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium-cobalt micrograin carbide edges deliver exceptional durability and sharpness retention.
• End-Relieved Plunge Cut Tip: Precision-ground end face geometry allows smooth, chatter-free plunge entry into solid wood panels.
• Dual-Flute Precision Balance: Computer-balanced twin-cutter flutes equalize cutting forces to reduce tool chatter and produce smooth sidewalls.
• Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Shank: Rigid 1/2-inch steel shank diameter minimizes tool flex, runout, and cutter vibration during high-speed routing.
• 24,000 RPM Maximum Speed Limit: Precision-balanced body design enables stable, chatter-free rotation under demanding feed rates.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 12-162 13/16" Double Flute Straight Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing deep 13/16-inch dadoes, make pass depths equal to half the cutter diameter (13/32-inch deep per pass) to ensure proper chip evacuation and prevent wood burning.