{"product_id":"freud-16-116-23-32-inch-mortising-router-bit-1-2-inch-shank-down-shear-carbide-woodworking-tool-for-3-4-plywood-hinges-hardware-grooves-dadoes","title":"Freud 16-116 23\/32 Inch Mortising Router Bit 1\/2 Inch Shank Down Shear Carbide Woodworking Tool for 3\/4 Plywood Hinges Hardware Grooves Dadoes","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0056b3; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\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\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0056b3; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eAchieve Flawless Splinter-Free Mortises with Freud’s Advanced Down-Shear Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFreud 16-116 Mortising Router Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the professional woodworker's solution for creating clean, precise recesses in challenging materials like plywood, veneer, and solid hardwoods. Featuring a specialized down-shear design, this bit eliminates top-surface splintering by pushing wood fibers downward during the cut, ensuring a professional, glass-smooth result every time. Its 23\/32-inch diameter is specifically optimized for cutting perfect grooves and mortises for 3\/4-inch plywood applications, making it an essential tool for high-end cabinetry and furniture construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for industrial performance, this bit features deep center gullets that facilitate rapid material removal without the risk of chip loading or overheating. Protected by Freud’s legendary Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, the 16-116 resists heat buildup and pitch accumulation, significantly extending the life of the carbide cutters. Whether you are recessing hinges and hardware or routing precise dadoes, the heavy-duty 1\/2-inch shank ensures maximum stability and reduced vibration in CNC machines, hand-held routers, or table-mounted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 30px; color: #000;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDown-Shear Cutting Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically angled to push fibers down for clean, splinter-free top surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Material Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep center gullets allow for maximum material evacuation without chip loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects the bit from heat, resin, and pitch buildup to ensure long-lasting sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlywood Optimized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for routing precise 23\/32\" grooves and mortises in 3\/4\" plywood projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for superior performance on CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted portable routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Material Excellence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers precise results in plywood, veneers, solid wood, and composite materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty 1\/2-inch shank reduces chatter and vibration even at high RPMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 30px; color: #000;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Freud 16-116 23\/32\" Diameter Mortising Router Bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 30px; color: #000;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"417\" style=\"width: 53.8462%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px;\"\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eShank Diameter (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e1\/2 Inch\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eOverall Diameter (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e23\/32 Inch\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eCarbide Height (h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e3\/8 Inch\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eOverall Length (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e2-1\/8 Inches\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eNumber of Cutters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eMaximum RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e24,000 RPM\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eBit Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003ePremium 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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eCutting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003eDown-Shear\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: 40.4624%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.5376%;\"\u003e3\/4\" Plywood Grooves \u0026amp; Mortises\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #eef7ff; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #0056b3; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure the longest life for your mortising bit and avoid burn marks, use a \"staged\" routing technique for deep cuts. Instead of cutting the full depth in one pass, take multiple shallow passes of about 1\/8\" at a time. This allows the deep gullets to evacuate chips more effectively and prevents excessive heat buildup on the carbide edges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523108471095,"sku":"16-116","price":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Freud_16-116_23_32_Inch_Mortising_Router_Bit_1_2_Inch_Shank_Down_Shear_Carbide_Woodworking_Tool_for_3_4_Plywood_Hinges_Hardware_Grooves_Dadoes_1.webp?v=1778597584","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/freud-16-116-23-32-inch-mortising-router-bit-1-2-inch-shank-down-shear-carbide-woodworking-tool-for-3-4-plywood-hinges-hardware-grooves-dadoes","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}