Studio product view of the Freud 22-102 router bit, featuring a 1/4 inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated dovetail cutting head with angled carbide tips.
Retail packaging view for the Freud 22-102 dovetail bit, displaying the red and black branding, a diagram of the 3/8 inch width and 9 degree cut profile, and icons indicating the 1/4 inch shank.
Technical diagram illustrating the cutting profile of the Freud 22-102 dovetail bit, showing a cross-section of a cut with a 3/8 inch bottom width and 9-degree angled sidewalls.
Illustration demonstrating the assembly of a wooden drawer using dovetail joints, with a magnified view detailing the interlocking fit created by the router bit.
Studio product view of the Freud 22-102 router bit, featuring a 1/4 inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated dovetail cutting head with angled carbide tips.
Studio product view of the Freud 22-102 router bit, featuring a 1/4 inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated dovetail cutting head with angled carbide tips.
Retail packaging view for the Freud 22-102 dovetail bit, displaying the red and black branding, a diagram of the 3/8 inch width and 9 degree cut profile, and icons indicating the 1/4 inch shank.
Technical diagram illustrating the cutting profile of the Freud 22-102 dovetail bit, showing a cross-section of a cut with a 3/8 inch bottom width and 9-degree angled sidewalls.
Illustration demonstrating the assembly of a wooden drawer using dovetail joints, with a magnified view detailing the interlocking fit created by the router bit.
Studio product view of the Freud 22-102 router bit, featuring a 1/4 inch silver shank and a red Perma-SHIELD coated dovetail cutting head with angled carbide tips.
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Freud Router Bit 22-102 3/8 Inch 9 Degree Dovetail Joinery (1/4 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 24000 RPM Drawer Box Jig Woodworking)

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SKU: 22-102
$16.99 USD

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Freud 22-102 3/8 Inch 9-Degree Dovetail Joinery Router Bit

The Freud 22-102 is a 3/8-inch overall diameter 9-degree dovetail joinery router bit engineered to rout precise, tight-fitting mechanical tail and pin joints for custom drawers, jewelry boxes, and fine furniture. Built with a 1/4-inch shank and a 2-cutter carbide geometry, this tool executes smooth interlocking cuts without surface tearout or edge splintering in standard stock materials. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates safely at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, handheld routers, or router tables.

Best Used For:

  • Jig-Guided Drawer Box Construction: Milling precise 9-degree interlocking dovetail joints in drawer components using commercial routing jigs and template systems.
  • Fine Cabinet & Box Joinery: Cutting tight-fitting exposed pin and tail profiles on solid hardwood jewelry boxes, chests, and case goods.
  • Sliding Dovetail Keyway Routing: Machining small structural sliding dovetail keyways and slots for shelf supports and hidden mechanical fasteners.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision 9-Degree Dovetail Angle: Ground to an exact 9-degree profile angle to create traditional mechanical locking strength in standard cabinet timber.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains razor sharpness under continuous production friction.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating guards against thermal friction, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Commercial Jig Compatibility: Dimensioned to fit popular commercial dovetail routing jigs requiring a 3/8-inch diameter cutter.
  • Precision Dual-Flute Cutters: Two cutter flutes provide efficient chip evacuation and clean wall surfaces in deep joinery passes.
  • Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Body: Precision body balancing ensures vibration-free operation at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 22-102 3/8" 9-Degree Dovetail Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 22-102
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 inches (1/4" / 6.4 mm)
Dovetail Angle Dimension (d) 9 Degrees Profile Angle
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 1.875 inches (1-7/8" / 47.6 mm)
Number of Carbide Cutters 2 Flute Carbide Cutters
Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM
Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables

Pro-Tip: Pre-plow the center channel of your dovetail joint using a standard straight router bit prior to making final passes with the dovetail bit; removing core waste first reduces strain on the narrow neck of the dovetail cutter.