A studio product view of the Freud 16-108 mortising router bit with sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a bright red body, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
Product packaging for the Freud 16-108 mortising bit, featuring the red router bit in a clear plastic case with labels indicating its industrial quality and 1/2 inch shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 16-108 router bit highlighting its physical dimensions, including a 1-1/4 inch diameter, 1/2 inch shank, 1/2 inch carbide height, and 2-3/8 inch overall length, alongside a cross-section of a finished mortise cut.
A technical illustration showing the Freud 16-108 router bit being used to rout a precise, flat-bottomed mortise for mounting a metal door hinge.
A studio product view of the Freud 16-108 mortising router bit with sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a bright red body, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
A close-up view of the Freud 16-108 mortising bit installed in a CNC router as it surfaces a wooden board, generating fine wood dust.
A studio product view of the Freud 16-108 mortising router bit with sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a bright red body, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
Product packaging for the Freud 16-108 mortising bit, featuring the red router bit in a clear plastic case with labels indicating its industrial quality and 1/2 inch shank.
A technical diagram for the Freud 16-108 router bit highlighting its physical dimensions, including a 1-1/4 inch diameter, 1/2 inch shank, 1/2 inch carbide height, and 2-3/8 inch overall length, alongside a cross-section of a finished mortise cut.
A technical illustration showing the Freud 16-108 router bit being used to rout a precise, flat-bottomed mortise for mounting a metal door hinge.
A studio product view of the Freud 16-108 mortising router bit with sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a bright red body, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
A close-up view of the Freud 16-108 mortising bit installed in a CNC router as it surfaces a wooden board, generating fine wood dust.
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Freud 16-108 1-1/4 Inch Mortising Router Bit 1/2 Inch Shank Down Shear Carbide Woodworking Tool for Hinges Hardware Dadoes Spoilboard Surfacing

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SKU: 16-108
$25.49 USD

Description

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Achieve Industrial Precision with Freud’s Down-Shear Mortising and Surfacing Technology

The Freud 16-108 Mortising Router Bit is the professional woodworker's solution for creating clean, splinter-free recesses in a variety of challenging materials. Engineered with a specialized down-shear design, this bit pushes wood fibers downward during the cut to eliminate top-surface tear-out on plywood, veneer, and solid hardwoods. Whether you are recessing hinges and hardware or routing perfectly flat-bottomed dadoes, the 1-1/4 inch diameter provides a wide, efficient cutting path that ensures your joinery is accurate and professional.

Beyond traditional joinery, the 16-108 is an indispensable tool for CNC spoilboard surfacing. Its large diameter and deep center gullets allow for maximum material removal and rapid chip evacuation without the risk of chip loading. Protected by Freud’s non-stick Perma-SHIELD® coating, this bit resists heat buildup and pitch accumulation, maintaining sharpness and accuracy through extended production runs on CNC machines or hand-held routers. The heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank offers superior stability, ensuring your work surfaces remain perfectly flat and your projects reach the utmost level of precision.

Key Features

  • Down-Shear Cutting Design: Specifically angled to push fibers down for clean, splinter-free top surfaces.
  • Deep Center Gullets: Optimized for fast material removal and efficient chip evacuation without loading.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Industrial non-stick coating reduces friction and pitch buildup to extend tool life.
  • CNC Spoilboard Optimization: Ideal for surfacing CNC beds to achieve perfectly flat and accurate project results.
  • Universal Compatibility: Engineered for peak performance on CNC machines, hand-held routers, and table-mounted setups.
  • Multi-Material Precision: Delivers flawless results in plywood, veneers, solid wood, and composite materials.
  • Dual-Cutter Design: Features two high-density carbide cutters for smooth, balanced operation.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 16-108 1-1/4" Diameter Mortising Router Bit

Specifications

Shank Diameter (A) 1/2 Inch
Overall Diameter (D) 1-1/4 Inches
Carbide Height (h) 1/2 Inch
Overall Length (H) 2-3/8 Inches
Number of Cutters 2
Maximum RPM 18,000 RPM
Bit Material Premium High-Density Carbide
Coating Material Perma-SHIELD®
Cutting Style Down-Shear
Ideal Application Hinges, Hardware, Spoilboards, & Dadoes
Pro-Tip: When using the 16-108 for spoilboard surfacing, ensure your router is perfectly square to the table bed to avoid small "steps" between passes. For the cleanest results, set your step-over at roughly 40-50% of the bit diameter and take shallow passes of 0.01" to 0.02" to maintain absolute flatness without putting undue stress on your router motor.