Freud 76-100 1/8 Inch Down Spiral Router Bit 1/4 Inch Shank 1/2 Inch Carbide Height Solid Carbide Downshear Melamine Veneer Plywood CNC Woodworking

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SKU: 76-100
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Freud 76-100 1/8" Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit

The Freud 76-100 1/8-inch down spiral router bit cuts clean, chip-free grooves, dadoes, and through-cuts across single-sided veneers, laminates, and melamine panels using CNC routers and portable router tables. Engineered from solid TiCo high-density carbide protected by a friction-reducing Black I.C.E. coating, this 1/4-inch shank end mill operates safely up to 24,000 maximum RPM while delivering up to 2X longer tool life. Outfitted with a 2-flute downward shearing geometry that presses surface wood fibers downward into the cut, it equips cabinetmakers, CNC operators, and architectural millworkers with pristine top-surface finishing performance.

Best Used For:

  • Delicate Melamine and Laminate Cabinetry Routing: Milling clean grooves and mortises in pre-finished melamine and plastic laminates without surface chipping or blow-out.
  • Single-Sided Veneer and Plywood Grooving: Slicing through expensive hardwood veneers and cabinet-grade plywood while maintaining crisp, tear-free top edges.
  • High-Speed Automated CNC Pattern Routing: Executing intricate contouring, fine inlay channels, and through-cuts in hardwoods and softwoods at high spindle velocities.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Down-Spiral Downshear Action: Forces wood fibers downward during milling to guarantee a pristine, tear-free finish on the visible top face of workpieces.
  • Solid TiCo High-Density Carbide: Application-specific micro-grain carbide formulation delivers exceptional edge retention and rigidity under heavy feed pressure.
  • Black I.C.E. Thermal Coating: Industrial Cooling Element barrier shields cutting edges against extreme friction, thermal buildup, and resin accumulation.
  • 2-Flute Precision Geometry: Dynamically balanced dual-flute layout provides smooth rotational stability and rapid downward chip displacement.
  • High-Speed 24,000 Maximum RPM: Engineered for seamless integration across high-frequency CNC router spindles, table-mounted routers, and handheld units.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 1/8-Inch Diameter Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank (76-100)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Freud America Inc. (Bosch Group)
Model Number 76-100
Product Classification Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit
Cutting Bit Diameter 0.125 inches (1/8 in / 3.175 mm)
Shank Diameter Size 0.250 inches (1/4 in / 6.35 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height 0.500 inches (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
Overall Bit Length 2.00 inches (50.8 mm)
Flute Configuration Count 2 Flutes (Downshear Helix)
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Cutter Metallurgy Solid TiCo High-Density Carbide
Thermal Coating Technology Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element)
Compatible Tool Platforms CNC Routers, Table-Mounted, & Handheld Routers

Pro-Tip: When routing blind grooves or deep mortises with a down-spiral router bit, clear the chips frequently between passes; because down-cut flutes force debris downward into the kerf, clearing the channel prevents heat buildup and recutting waste.