{"product_id":"freud-16-502-5-8-inch-top-bearing-mortising-router-bit-1-4-inch-shank-down-shear-carbide-woodworking-tool-for-hinges-dadoes-templates-3-4-cut-h","title":"Freud 16-502 5\/8 Inch Top Bearing Mortising Router Bit 1\/4 Inch Shank Down Shear Carbide Woodworking Tool for Hinges Dadoes Templates 3\/4 Cut H","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 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 Industrial Precision with Freud’s Down-Shear Template and Mortising Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFreud 16-502 Top Bearing Mortising Router Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate solution for woodworkers requiring flawless recesses and joinery in plywood, veneers, and solid hardwoods. Specifically engineered with a specialized down-shear angle, this bit slices through fibers by pushing them downward during the cut, effectively eliminating top-surface splintering and tear-out. This makes it an indispensable tool for high-end cabinetry, where installing hinges, hardware, or complex locksets requires a perfectly clean, professional finish every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a precision-ground top bearing, the 16-502 excels in template routing and pattern work. This design allows you to follow jigs with absolute accuracy while the deep center gullets facilitate rapid material removal, preventing chip loading and heat buildup. Coated in Freud’s iconic red Perma-SHIELD® non-stick finish, this bit resists the friction and resin accumulation that often plagues standard bits. Whether you are using a hand-held router for onsite hardware installation or a table-mounted setup for repetitive dadoes, this carbide-tipped bit delivers the durability and sharpness required for industrial-scale production.\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 Angled cutters push wood fibers down to ensure a splinter-free, clean top surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Top Bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for following templates and routing jigs for perfectly repeatable mortises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Center Gullets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for maximum material evacuation, preventing chip loading during deep cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick coating reduces friction, protects against corrosion, and prevents pitch buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly effective on CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted portable routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Material Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides superior results in solid wood, plywood, veneers, and composite materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Cutter Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features two high-density carbide cutters for balanced, vibration-free operation.\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 16-502 5\/8\" Top Bearing 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: 47.5%; 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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eShank Diameter (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003e1\/4 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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eOverall Diameter (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003e5\/8 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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eCarbide Height (h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003e3\/4 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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eOverall Length (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003e2-7\/16 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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eNumber of Cutters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eMaximum RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eBit Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003eHigh-Density Carbide Tipped\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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003eTop Bearing \/ Shank-Mounted\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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Red\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: 37.7649%;\"\u003eIdeal Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.2351%;\"\u003eTemplate Mortising, Hinges, \u0026amp; Dadoes\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 When using a top-bearing mortising bit with a template, ensure your template is thick enough to engage the bearing fully before the carbide hits the wood. For the cleanest mortises, clear out the bulk of the material with a standard drill bit or Forstner bit first; this allows the router bit to focus on the final clean-up pass, extending the life of the bearing and the carbide edges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523161751863,"sku":"16-502","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Freud_16-502_5_8_Inch_Top_Bearing_Mortising_Router_Bit_1_4_Inch_Shank_Down_Shear_Carbide_Woodworking_Tool_for_Hinges_Dadoes_Templates_3_4_Cut_H_1.webp?v=1779223805","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/freud-16-502-5-8-inch-top-bearing-mortising-router-bit-1-4-inch-shank-down-shear-carbide-woodworking-tool-for-hinges-dadoes-templates-3-4-cut-h","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}