Studio shot of the Freud 98-327 2-piece router bit set against a white background. The set includes two red Perma-SHIELD coated bits with 1/2-inch silver shanks: on the left is a "unique intersection" bit with a profiled cutter head, and on the right is a straight bit, both designed for creating simulated divided lite French door grills.
Studio shot of the Freud 98-327 2-piece router bit set against a white background. The set includes two red Perma-SHIELD coated bits with 1/2-inch silver shanks: on the left is a "unique intersection" bit with a profiled cutter head, and on the right is a straight bit, both designed for creating simulated divided lite French door grills.
Studio shot of the Freud 98-327 2-piece router bit set against a white background. The set includes two red Perma-SHIELD coated bits with 1/2-inch silver shanks: on the left is a "unique intersection" bit with a profiled cutter head, and on the right is a straight bit, both designed for creating simulated divided lite French door grills.
Studio shot of the Freud 98-327 2-piece router bit set against a white background. The set includes two red Perma-SHIELD coated bits with 1/2-inch silver shanks: on the left is a "unique intersection" bit with a profiled cutter head, and on the right is a straight bit, both designed for creating simulated divided lite French door grills.
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Freud French Door Grill Router Bit Set 98-327 1/2 Inch Shank Roundover (2 Piece TiCo Carbide Muntin Cross Lap Joint Simulated Divided Lite Tool)

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SKU: 98-327
$52.69 USD

Description

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High-Density 1/2 Inch Shank 2-Piece Roundover Profile French Door Grill Router Bit Set

The Freud 98-327 2-Piece French Door Grill Router Bit Set delivers an industrial architectural joinery solution engineered to mill decorative wooden grills and precise cross-lap muntin joints for simulated divided lite doors. Manufactured in Italy with high-density TiCo titanium cobalt carbide edges and coated in protective red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/2-inch shank assembly integrates a specialized straight bit and an intersection bit to produce seamless cross-lap joints. Operating on table-mounted routers across hardwoods and softwoods, the bits feature a Roundover profile designed to align directly with Freud 98-307 French door bit sets, eliminating joint gaps and reducing end-grain tear-out across custom door manufacturing runs.

Best Used For:

  • Simulated Divided Lite Door Grills: Milling precise interlocking cross-lap muntin bar grids for multi-pane glass French door assemblies.
  • Architectural Muntin Profiling: Shaping Roundover decorative edge reveals on thin wood grill bars in solid oak, maple, or pine stocks.
  • Custom Window Grid Framing: Machining tight, flush-fitting cross joints for interior decorative window grilles without joint slippage.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Intersection Joint Cutter Geometry: Specialized intersection bit solves complex muntin joint angles to create tight interlocking cross-lap grid intersections.
  • Matching Roundover Profile: Engineered to match the decorative profile of Freud 98-307 French door sets for cohesive architectural detailing.
  • TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Custom micro-grain titanium cobalt carbide formula offers maximum wear resistance and sustained edge sharpness.
  • Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier: Non-stick red fluoropolymer coating reduces friction drag, prevents resin pitch buildup, and guards against corrosion.
  • Precision Balanced Steel Shank: Heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank minimizes vibration chatter on table-mounted routers to preserve precise joint tolerances.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud Straight Router Bit
  • (1) Freud Intersection Router Bit

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Manufacturer Part # 98-327
Tool Classification French Door Grill Router Bit Set
Profile Architectural Style Roundover Profile
Shank Diameter Track 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Bit Size Working Range 0.25 in. to 1.125 in. (1/4 in. to 1-1/8 in.)
Set Piece Count 2 Router Bits
Cutter Tip Metallurgy TiCo™ Hi-Density Titanium Cobalt Carbide
Protective Coating Type Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Red Finish
Assembled Tool Weight 0.35 lbs.
Country of Origin Italy
Required Equipment Type Table-Mounted Router with Fence
Material Applications Hardwood, Softwood, Architectural Timber
Warranty Coverage Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty

Pro-Tip: When routing thin muntin stock for door grills, use a zero-tolerance push block backer board on your router table fence. Supporting the fragile cross-lap ends prevents blowout and grain tear-out on delicate wood species during the cross-cut pass.