Studio shot of the Freud 85-019 solid surface 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 85-019 solid surface 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 illustrating the cross-section profile created by the Freud 85-019 bit, indicating a 3/16 inch cut depth and a 1/4 inch cut height.
Illustration demonstrating the application of the inlay bit, showing a groove being routed into the edge of speckled solid surface material and a decorative strip being inserted.
Studio shot of the Freud 85-019 solid surface 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 85-019 solid surface 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 illustrating the cross-section profile created by the Freud 85-019 bit, indicating a 3/16 inch cut depth and a 1/4 inch cut height.
Illustration demonstrating the application of the inlay bit, showing a groove being routed into the edge of speckled solid surface material and a decorative strip being inserted.
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Freud Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit 85-019 1/2 Inch Shank (7/8 Dia 3/16 Cut Depth TiCo Carbide Countertop Decorative Edge Cutter)

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SKU: 85-019
$36.99 USD

Description

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Precision-Engineered 1/2 Inch Shank 7/8 Inch Diameter Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit

The Freud 85-019 Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit functions as a commercial-duty edge slotting tool engineered to mill precise 3/16-inch deep channel recesses along synthetic countertop edges. Manufactured with micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide flutes formulated to resist abrasive mineral composites, this 1/2-inch shank cutter runs on handheld portable routers at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM. The 7/8-inch overall diameter tool features a 1/4-inch carbide cutting height and an integrated 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing guide to route parallel, chip-free groove walls across Corian, Wilsonart, Avonite, and composite slabs without requiring an auxiliary fence.

Best Used For:

  • 3/16 Inch Countertop Edge Inlays: Milling exact 3/16-inch deep perimeter channels along solid surface countertop edges to seat contrasting wood veneer, metallic, or polymer strips.
  • Color-Contrast Strip Installation: Routing border slots on commercial vanity tops and kitchen islands to embed secondary acrylic color accents flush.
  • Handheld Profile Slotting: Guiding along straight or contoured composite slab edges with handheld routers without scorching synthetic surfaces or marring polished edges.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 3/16 Inch Calibrated Cut Depth: Precision-ground dual flutes mill uniform 3/16-inch deep channel recesses in a single continuous routing pass.
  • TiCo Micro-Grain Carbide Flutes: Specialized titanium cobalt carbide formulation maintains edge sharpness against highly abrasive mineral-filled resins.
  • Pilot Ball Bearing Guidance: Integrated 1/2-inch bottom-mounted bearing glides along polished workpiece edges to enforce strict depth control.
  • High-Speed Balance Shank: Precision-machined 1/2-inch steel shank prevents chatter during handheld routing applications up to 24,000 RPM.
  • Clean Shear Twin Cutters: Dual cutting flutes produce clean, square-cornered channel walls for gap-free adhesive inlay fitment.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 85-019 7/8" Diameter Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
  • (1) 1/2-Inch Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Model Number SKU 85-019
Tool Classification Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit
Shank Diameter Track 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Inlay Cut Depth (C) 0.1875 in. (3/16 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) 0.50 in. (1/2 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: Apply low-tack painter's tape along the bearing track before routing 3/16-inch inlay channels on solid surfaces. This prevents fine composite slurry from clogging the pilot ball bearing, maintaining smooth rolling contact and protecting the polished countertop edge from surface friction marks.