Studio shot of the Freud 85-015 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red body, carbide cutters, and a top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the cross-section profile produced by the Freud 85-015 bit, indicating a 1/4 inch groove width and 1/16 inch cutting depth on a solid surface block.
Application illustration showing a router bit cutting a channel into a solid surface edge, followed by a contrasting gold strip being inserted into the groove for a decorative inlay.
Studio shot of the Freud 85-015 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red body, carbide cutters, and a top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Studio shot of the Freud 85-015 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red body, carbide cutters, and a top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the cross-section profile produced by the Freud 85-015 bit, indicating a 1/4 inch groove width and 1/16 inch cutting depth on a solid surface block.
Application illustration showing a router bit cutting a channel into a solid surface edge, followed by a contrasting gold strip being inserted into the groove for a decorative inlay.
Studio shot of the Freud 85-015 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red body, carbide cutters, and a top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
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Freud Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit 85-015 1/2 Inch Shank (7/8 Dia 1/16 Cut Depth TiCo Carbide Countertop Decorative Accent Slotting Tool)

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SKU: 85-015
$36.79 USD

Description

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High-Density 1/2 Inch Shank 1/16 Inch Cut Depth Solid Surface Decorative Inlay Router Bit

The Freud 85-015 Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit is a specialized edge-slotting cutter engineered to mill precise 1/16-inch deep channels along the perimeter of synthetic countertops for decorative wood, metal, or polymer strips. Featuring micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide edges optimized for dense acrylic resins, this 1/2-inch shank tool operates smoothly on handheld portable routers running at speeds up to 24,000 RPM. The 7/8-inch overall diameter bit incorporates a 1/4-inch carbide cutting height, a 3/4-inch pilot ball bearing guide, and a dual-flute body layout to deliver chip-free, parallel channel walls across Corian, Wilsonart, Avonite, and composite surfaces.

Best Used For:

  • Decorative Countertop Inlays: Routing exact 1/16-inch deep accent slots along acrylic countertop edges to insert contrasting wood veneer or brass metal strips.
  • Color-Contrast Strip Installation: Milling perimeter border channels on kitchen island slabs to seat secondary solid surface material colors flush.
  • Handheld Edge Detailing: Guiding along straight and curved vanity edges using portable routers without scorching or chipping resin surfaces.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 1/16 Inch Calibrated Cut Depth: Precision-ground geometry mills uniform 1/16-inch deep channel recesses in a single continuous pass.
  • TiCo Solid Surface Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium cobalt carbide blend resists premature dulling against highly abrasive composite minerals.
  • Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 3/4-inch pilot bearing glides along workpiece profiles to enforce strict depth control.
  • Twin Flute Shear Action: Dual cutting flutes produce clean, square-cornered channel walls for gap-free adhesive inlay fitment.
  • High-Speed Portable Balance: Precision-machined 1/2-inch steel shank prevents chatter during high-RPM handheld routing up to 24,000 RPM.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 85-015 1/16" Depth Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
  • (1) 3/4-Inch Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Model Number SKU 85-015
Tool Classification Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit
Shank Diameter Track 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Inlay Cut Depth (C) 0.0625 in. (1/16 in.)
Overall Cutter Diameter (D) 0.875 in. (7/8 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.25 in. (1/4 in.)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.8125 in. (2-13/16 in.)
Pilot Bearing Diameter (B) 0.75 in. (3/4 in.)
Number of Cutters 2 Flutes
Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM
Equipment Compatibility Handheld Portable Routers
Material Applications Corian®, Wilsonart®, Avonite®, Acrylic Composites

Pro-Tip: Before routing inlay channels along solid surface edges, apply a strip of painter's tape over the guide path and clean the bearing roller. This prevents fine acrylic dust from sticking to the bearing wheel, ensuring smooth rolling motion without scratching polished countertop faces.