Studio shot of the Freud 99-061 rail and stile profile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with an ogee profile and top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram illustrating the cross-section profile created by the Freud 99-061 bit, showing a classic ogee shape with a 5/16 inch radius.
Informational chart titled Materials displaying the types of stock suitable for the bit, including veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Graphic titled Tools displaying a hand-held router and a table router, indicating the machine compatibility for the rail and stile profile bit.
Illustration titled Application demonstrating the joinery created by the bit, showing how the routed rail and stile pieces fit together with matching ogee profiles.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-061 rail and stile profile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with an ogee profile and top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-061 rail and stile profile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with an ogee profile and top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram illustrating the cross-section profile created by the Freud 99-061 bit, showing a classic ogee shape with a 5/16 inch radius.
Informational chart titled Materials displaying the types of stock suitable for the bit, including veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Graphic titled Tools displaying a hand-held router and a table router, indicating the machine compatibility for the rail and stile profile bit.
Illustration titled Application demonstrating the joinery created by the bit, showing how the routed rail and stile pieces fit together with matching ogee profiles.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-061 rail and stile profile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with an ogee profile and top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2 inch shank.
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Freud 99-061 Rail and Stile Profile Router Bit 1-1/2 Inch Diameter 1/2 Shank Carbide Ogee Cabinet Door Cutter

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SKU: 99-061
$46.99 USD

Description

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Design Custom Cabinet Doors: Freud 99-061 Rail and Stile Profile Bit for Classic Joinery

Build beautiful, custom cabinet doors with professional precision using the Freud 99-061 Rail and Stile Profile Router Bit. This cleverly designed cutter allows you to mill the decorative ogee profile on both the rails and stiles of your door frame using a single tool. Ideally suited for woodworkers who prefer a versatile, two-step system, this bit is designed to handle the profile cuts (cope and stick), while a separate groove cutter (such as the Freud 99-062) handles the panel slots. This modular approach offers flexibility for various joinery requirements and stock thicknesses.

Crafted for longevity and performance, the 99-061 features Freud’s exclusive TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide, ensuring razor-sharp edges that slice cleanly through hardwood, softwood, and composite materials. The bit is shielded by the signature Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, which reduces friction, minimizes heat buildup, and prevents the accumulation of pitch and resin. Whether you are using a hand-held router for on-site work or a table-mounted setup for batch production, this bit delivers the smooth, reversible profiles needed for high-quality door construction.

Key Features

  • Versatile Profiling: Produces matching decorative ogee profiles for both rail and stile components with one bit.
  • System Compatibility: Designed to pair with the 99-062 groove cutter for complete tongue-and-groove joinery.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Specialized carbide blend stays sharper longer for a superior finish.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: distinctive red coating prevents rust, reduces drag, and resists gumming.
  • Flexible Application: Engineered for safe use in both hand-held and table-mounted routers.
  • Universal Cutting: ideal for routing hardwoods, softwoods, and plywoods.

What's Included

(1) Freud 1-1/2" Diameter Rail & Stile Profile Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-061)

Specifications

Brand Freud
Model Number 99-061
Application Rail & Stile Profile
Profile Style Ogee
Overall Diameter (D) 1-1/2 in
Shank Diameter (A) 1/2 in
Carbide Height (h) 3/8 in
Overall Length (H) 2-1/4 in
Minor Height (m) 1/8 in
Radius (R) 5/16 in
Number of Cutters 2
Max RPM 16,000

Pro-Tip: When routing the "cope" cuts on the ends of your rails, the wood grain is unsupported at the exit point, which can cause significant tear-out. To prevent this, always use a "backer board"—a piece of scrap wood held firmly behind your workpiece—to support the fibers as the bit exits the cut. This ensures crisp, clean joints every time.