A studio image of the Freud 76-102 solid carbide down spiral router bit, showing its 1/4-inch shank and dark I.C.E. coating.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 76-102 bit, showing its 1/4-inch cut width and 1-inch cut depth.
An application diagram demonstrating how the down-spiral action of the bit pushes chips down, resulting in a 'Better Finish' on the top surface.
An application diagram showing a clean, deep dado or groove cut into a block of wood by the router bit.
A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit is designed for: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
A diagram showing the compatible tools for the Freud bit: a hand router, table router, CNC machine, and palm router.
A studio image of the Freud 76-102 solid carbide down spiral router bit, showing its 1/4-inch shank and dark I.C.E. coating.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 76-102 bit, showing its 1/4-inch cut width and 1-inch cut depth.
An application diagram demonstrating how the down-spiral action of the bit pushes chips down, resulting in a 'Better Finish' on the top surface.
An application diagram showing a clean, deep dado or groove cut into a block of wood by the router bit.
A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit is designed for: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
A diagram showing the compatible tools for the Freud bit: a hand router, table router, CNC machine, and palm router.
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Freud Router Bit 76-102 1/4 Inch Solid Carbide Down Spiral (1/4 Inch Shank 1 Inch Cut Length Black ICE Veneer Laminate CNC Milling Tool)

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SKU: 76-102
$20.52 USD
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Description

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Freud 76-102 1/4-Inch Solid Carbide Down Spiral CNC Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank

The Freud 76-102 1/4-Inch Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit executes chip-free, splinterless edge profiling and groove milling across double-sided laminates, delicate wood veneers, melamine panels, and composite sheet goods. Engineered with a downwards-shearing helical flute geometry, this 1/4-inch shank end mill forces wood fibers and cutting chips downward toward the bottom platen to eliminate tear-out and chipping on top finished surfaces. Manufactured from solid TiCo Hi-Density Carbide and finished with an advanced Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) thermal barrier coating, this 2-cutter bit delivers extended edge retention and vibration-free operation in CNC machining centers, router tables, and handheld plunge routers.

Best Used For:

  • High-Pressure Laminate & Melamine Sizing: Routing clean perimeter edges and sink cutouts on Formica countertops and pre-finished cabinet casework without top-edge surface chipping.
  • Fine Veneer & Plywood Dado Joinery: Milling crisp 1/4-inch dadoes, shallow grooves, and blind rabbets across delicate architectural veneers without fiber blowout.
  • Nested-Base CNC Pattern Milling: Executing high-speed template routing and component nesting where downward cutting pressure assists in holding thin sheet materials firmly to the vacuum bed.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Down-Cut Helical Shear Flutes: Directs rotational cutting forces downward to hold workpieces stable while guaranteeing a pristine, tear-free top surface edge.
  • TiCo High-Density Solid Carbide: Proprietary titanium cobalt micro-grain carbide core yields 2X the tool longevity and cutting edge sharpness compared to standard carbide.
  • Black I.C.E. Thermal Coating: Specialized cool-running coating sheds pitch accumulation, reduces friction heat, and improves chip evacuation at high feed rates.
  • Computer-Balanced 2-Flute Design: Precision dynamic balancing minimizes spindle vibration to produce glass-smooth cut finishes and prevent router motor strain.
  • Universal Machine Compatibility: Optimized for flawless, low-vibration performance across automated CNC routers, table-mounted setups, and handheld plunge routers.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 76-102 1/4-Inch Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number 76-102
Cutting Diameter 0.25 in (1/4 in / 6.35 mm)
Carbide Cutting Length (h) 1.00 in (1 in / 25.4 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.25 in (1/4 in / 6.35 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.50 in (2-1/2 in / 63.5 mm)
Spiral Flute Geometry Down-Cut Helical Spiral
Number of Cutters 2 Flute
Core Metallurgy Solid TiCo Hi-Density Tungsten Carbide
Protective Thermal Coating Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element)
Safety Architecture Anti-Kickback Design, Dynamic Computer Balanced
Tool Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Table-Mounted Routers, Handheld Plunge Routers
Substrate Suitability High-Pressure Laminate, Wood Veneers, Melamine, Hardwoods, Softwoods, Plywood
Pro-Tip: When routing deep blind dadoes with a down-spiral bit, clear the groove between incremental passes or use a dust extraction shroud; because chips are pushed downward into the cut, clearing packed debris prevents bit overheating and maintains rapid feed rates.