A professional studio photograph of the Freud 32-098 rabbeting router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating on the cutting head, sharp silver TiCo carbide edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/4 inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 32-098 rabbeting bit, prominently displaying the Industrial Router Bit branding, a 3/8 inch rabbet depth specification, a 1/4 inch shank diameter, and the TiCo Hi-Density Carbide and Perma-SHIELD coating logos.
A technical diagram for the Freud 32-098 bit, illustrating a cross-section of a wood block with a red L-shaped line indicating a precise rabbet cut that is 3/8 of an inch deep and up to 5/8 of an inch high.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 32-098 rabbeting router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating on the cutting head, sharp silver TiCo carbide edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/4 inch steel shank.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 32-098 rabbeting router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating on the cutting head, sharp silver TiCo carbide edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/4 inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 32-098 rabbeting bit, prominently displaying the Industrial Router Bit branding, a 3/8 inch rabbet depth specification, a 1/4 inch shank diameter, and the TiCo Hi-Density Carbide and Perma-SHIELD coating logos.
A technical diagram for the Freud 32-098 bit, illustrating a cross-section of a wood block with a red L-shaped line indicating a precise rabbet cut that is 3/8 of an inch deep and up to 5/8 of an inch high.
A professional studio photograph of the Freud 32-098 rabbeting router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating on the cutting head, sharp silver TiCo carbide edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/4 inch steel shank.
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Freud Router Bit 32-098 1-1/4 Inch Rabbeting Joinery Edging (1/4 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 18000 RPM Cabinet Back Panels Woodworking)

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SKU: 32-098
$29.97 USD

Description

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Freud 32-098 1-1/4 Inch Rabbeting Joinery Router Bit

The Freud 32-098 is a 1-1/4-inch overall diameter rabbeting router bit engineered to cut smooth 3/8-inch deep lap joints, inset recesses, and stepped edge channels for cabinet back panels and furniture frames. Built with a 1/4-inch shank and a 1/2-inch small pilot bearing diameter, this 2-cutter tool produces clean square shoulders on both vertical and horizontal surfaces of the cut. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates safely at speeds up to 18,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in handheld routers or router tables.

Best Used For:

  • Cabinet Back Panel Recessing: Routing precise 3/8-inch deep stepped rabbet recesses to set backing panels flush into cabinet carcasses.
  • Shiplap & Lap Joint Milling: Cutting clean interlocking lap joints on solid hardwood cabinet face frames and drawer assemblies.
  • Custom Width Edge Guide Profiling: Removing the pilot bearing to perform fence-guided custom-depth step rabbeting on wide timber boards.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision Dual-Surface Cutters: Precision-ground carbide shear angles deliver smooth, burn-free cuts simultaneously on both internal faces of the rabbet.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated carbide tips deliver high wear resistance and retain razor sharpness under production friction.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating guards against thermal friction, resin accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Interchangeable Pilot Ball Bearing: Equipped with a 1/2-inch pilot bearing to maintain a uniform 3/8-inch cut depth without a router table fence.
  • Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Body: Precision body balancing eliminates chatter and ensures smooth rotational tracking at speeds up to 18,000 RPM.
  • Universal Router System Compatibility: Formulated for stable performance in portable handheld routers and stationary router tables.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 32-098 1-1/4" Rabbeting Router Bit with 1/4" Shank
  • (1) 1/2" Outer Diameter Steel Pilot Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 32-098
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 1.250 inches (1-1/4" / 31.8 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 inches (1/4" / 6.4 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.250 inches (2-1/4" / 57.2 mm)
Small Pilot Bearing Diameter (n) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Rabbet Cut Depth (Calculated) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Number of Carbide Cutters 2 Flute Carbide Cutters
Maximum Operating Speed 18,000 RPM
Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility Router Tables, Handheld Routers

Pro-Tip: Swap out the standard 1/2-inch pilot bearing with different sized Freud bearings to change your rabbet depth without adjusting your router table fence or purchasing additional router bits.