{"product_id":"freud-20-502-1-2-inch-v-grooving-router-bit-90-degree-top-bearing-1-4-inch-shank-signmaking-engraving-template-routing-decorative-veining","title":"Freud 20-502 1\/2 Inch V Grooving Router Bit 90 Degree Top Bearing 1\/4 Inch Shank Signmaking Engraving Template Routing Decorative Veining","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCreate Flawless Signs and Decorative Grooves with Freud's Top-Bearing V-Groove Router Bit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your sign-making and decorative woodworking to the next level with the Freud 20-502 1\/2-Inch V-Grooving Router Bit. Unlike standard V-groove bits, this specialized tool features a high-quality top-mounted bearing, making it the perfect choice for following templates and lettering guides. Whether you are engraving wood plaques, adding intricate veining to furniture, or routing chamfered edges, the 90-degree cutting angle produces crisp, clean lines. It is designed to perform flawlessly in hand-held and table-mounted routers, cutting smoothly through a wide range of materials including hardwood, softwood, plywood, plastics, and composites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for professional durability, the 20-502 utilizes Freud's exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide to maintain a sharp edge longer than standard bits. The body is finished with Freud's signature Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, which dramatically reduces heat buildup, friction, and pitch accumulation, ensuring a burn-free finish even during extended use. With a 1\/4-inch shank and a precision-balanced design capable of 24,000 RPM, this bit offers the stability and control needed for detailed template work that demands accuracy and a high-quality surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Mounted Bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows for easy pattern and template routing for precise sign making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90-Degree Cutting Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates sharp V-grooves, chamfers, and decorative lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick red coating resists heat, rust, and pitch buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiCo Hi-Density Carbide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized carbide blend provides a sharper edge and longer tool life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, plastics, and composites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Flute Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two precision-ground cutters ensure efficient chip removal and smooth finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-Inch Shank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard shank size fits most hand-held and table-mounted routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 1\/2\" Dia. 90° Top Bearing V-Grooving Bit with 1\/4\" Shank (20-502)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"452\" style=\"width: 39.0385%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\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: 44.7013%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\u003eFreud\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: 44.7013%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\u003e20-502\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: 44.7013%;\"\u003eOverall Diameter (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\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: 44.7013%;\"\u003eShank Diameter (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\u003e1\/4 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: 44.7013%;\"\u003eOverall Length (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\u003e2-1\/4 Inches\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: 44.7013%;\"\u003eCarbide Height (h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.2987%;\"\u003e7\/16 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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