Studio shot of the Freud 85-027 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, straight 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 85-027 bit, indicating a 1/16 inch cut depth and a 3/4 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 85-027 inlay router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, straight 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 85-027 bit, indicating a 1/16 inch cut depth and a 3/4 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 85-027 1/2 Inch Shank (7/8 Dia 3/4 Carbide Height TiCo Countertop Decorative Slotting Cutter)

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SKU: 85-027
$36.79 USD

Description

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Commercial-Duty 1/2 Inch Shank 7/8 Inch Diameter Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit

The Freud 85-027 Solid Surface Inlay Router Bit functions as an architectural slotting tool engineered to route uniform 1/16-inch deep decorative channels along acrylic and composite countertop perimeters. Manufactured with micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide flutes formulated for dense synthetic minerals, this 1/2-inch shank bit operates on handheld portable routers running at spindle speeds up to 24,000 RPM. The 7/8-inch overall diameter bit incorporates a 3/4-inch carbide height and a 3/4-inch non-marring pilot ball bearing guide to deliver parallel, chip-free groove walls across Corian, Wilsonart, and Avonite surfaces.

Best Used For:

  • Countertop Perimeter Inlays: Routing exact 1/16-inch deep border slots along acrylic countertop edges to receive contrasting hardwood, metal, or polymer strips.
  • Color-Accent Strip Installation: Milling precise channels across kitchen islands and bathroom vanity faces to embed secondary solid surface materials flush.
  • Handheld Edge Detailing: Guiding along straight or curved composite slabs using portable routers without scorching synthetic surfaces or marring polished edges.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Calibrated 1/16 Inch Cut Depth: Precision-ground dual flutes cut consistent 1/16-inch deep recesses for seamless inlay adhesive seating.
  • TiCo Micro-Grain Carbide Flutes: Specialized titanium cobalt carbide formulation maintains edge sharpness against highly abrasive mineral-filled polymers.
  • Non-Marring Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 3/4-inch pilot bearing glides along polished countertop faces without scratching surface finishes.
  • High-Speed Balance Shank: Precision-machined 1/2-inch steel shank eliminates cutter vibration during handheld operation up to 24,000 RPM.
  • Parallel Wall Cutters: Dual cutting flutes produce clean, square-cornered slot walls for gap-free accent strip fitment.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 85-027 7/8" Diameter Solid Surface Inlay Bit with 1/2" Shank
  • (1) 3/4-Inch Non-Marring Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Model Number SKU 85-027
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) 0.75 in. (3/4 in.)
Overall Tool Length (H) 3.3125 in. (3-5/16 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: When creating inlays in solid surface materials, cut your accent strip stock slightly proud (around 1/32 inch thicker than the 1/16 inch groove). After bonding the strip into the routed channel with matching structural epoxy, flush-trim and sand the surface flat for an invisible, continuous finish.