A studio product shot of the Freud 52-522 T-slotting cutter router bit, featuring a red-coated body with silver carbide cutting edges and a polished silver shank.
A composite technical image featuring the Freud 52-522 bit with dimensions including a 1-1/8-inch diameter and 2-1/2-inch length, alongside a 3D wood sample and a diagram illustrating a 13/16-inch high by 3/8-inch wide T-slot profile.
An informational graphic titled Materials, displaying 3D samples of veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites to indicate the compatible surfaces for this compression router bit.
An informational graphic titled Tools, showing a handheld router, a table-mounted router, and a CNC machine spindle to demonstrate the different equipment compatible with this bit.
A studio product shot of the Freud 52-522 T-slotting cutter router bit, featuring a red-coated body with silver carbide cutting edges and a polished silver shank.
A composite technical image featuring the Freud 52-522 bit with dimensions including a 1-1/8-inch diameter and 2-1/2-inch length, alongside a 3D wood sample and a diagram illustrating a 13/16-inch high by 3/8-inch wide T-slot profile.
An informational graphic titled Materials, displaying 3D samples of veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites to indicate the compatible surfaces for this compression router bit.
An informational graphic titled Tools, showing a handheld router, a table-mounted router, and a CNC machine spindle to demonstrate the different equipment compatible with this bit.
Freud

Freud 52-522 1-1/8 Inch T-Slotting Cutter Router Bit 1/2 Inch Shank with Perma-SHIELD Coating for Custom Slatwall Displays and Shop Fixtures

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SKU: 52-522
$36.59

Description

Transform Your Workshop with Custom Professional-Grade Slotted Wall Displays

The Freud 52-522 T-Slotting Cutter Bit is the ultimate solution for woodworkers looking to create high-utility, organized spaces. Specifically engineered to mill clean "T" shaped channels, this bit allows you to build your own sturdy and attractive slotted wall displays to hang everything from heavy power tools and garden equipment to toys and shop fixtures. Its precision-ground design ensures that every slot is perfectly sized for standard hooks and accessories, giving you a retail-quality finish for your home or commercial shop at a fraction of the cost of pre-made panels.

Crafted with Freud TiCo™ High-Density Carbide, the 52-522 delivers exceptional durability and maintains its razor-sharp edge through extensive use in hardwood, softwood, plywood, and wood composites. To further enhance performance, the bit features Freud’s proprietary Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, which effectively reduces blade drag and protects against corrosion and resin "pitch" build-up. Whether you are using a high-speed CNC machine, a table-mounted router, or a handheld setup, this bit's computer-balanced construction ensures vibration-free operation and the smoothest possible cuts.

Key Features

  • Custom Shop Organization: Ideal for creating professional slatwall displays for tools, shelving, and fixtures.
  • TiCo™ High-Density Carbide: Specialized micrograin carbide construction for maximum cutting life and extreme durability.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Non-stick coating reduces friction and heat, preventing resin accumulation and corrosion.
  • Precision Balance: Individually computer-balanced to provide smooth, chatter-free cuts at high speeds.
  • Universal Compatibility: Designed for use with CNC, handheld, and table-mounted portable routers.
  • Multi-Material Performance: Effortlessly cuts through all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 52-522 1-1/8" T-Slotting Cutter Router Bit

Specifications

Model Number 52-522
Overall Diameter (D) 1.125 in (1-1/8")
Carbide Height (h) 0.8125 in (13/16")
Shank Diameter (A) 0.5 in (1/2")
Small Diameter (n) 0.375 in (3/8")
Minor Height (m) 0.3125 in (5/16")
Overall Length (H) 2.5 in
Number of Cutters 2
Maximum RPM 18,000
Blade Material TiCo™ High-Density Carbide
Coating Perma-SHIELD®

Pro-Tip: To achieve the cleanest results when routing T-slots in dense materials like plywood, make an initial clearing pass with a standard 3/8" straight bit first. This removes the majority of the material, allowing the [Freud 52-522](http://googleusercontent.com/shopping_content/11_link) to cut the final "T" profile with much less strain, resulting in a burn-free finish and longer tool life.