Studio shot of the Freud 99-291 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with stacked carbide cutters and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the mating cross-section profiles created by the Freud 99-291 bit, indicating a 7/32 inch large radius, 11/64 inch small radius, and 15/64 inch groove width.
Illustration demonstrating the components of a cabinet door, labeling the vertical stiles, horizontal rails, and the central raised panel.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-291 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with stacked carbide cutters and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the mating cross-section profiles created by the Freud 99-291 bit, indicating a 7/32 inch large radius, 11/64 inch small radius, and 15/64 inch groove width.
Illustration demonstrating the components of a cabinet door, labeling the vertical stiles, horizontal rails, and the central raised panel.
Freud

Freud 99-291 One-Piece Rail and Stile Router Bit 2 Inch Diameter 1/2 Shank Carbide Cabinet Door Making Cutter

Only 2 left
SKU: 99-291
$88.79

Description

Simplify Cabinetry: Freud 99-291 One-Piece Rail and Stile Bit for Seamless Door Construction

Streamline your cabinet door production with the Freud 99-291 One-Piece Rail and Stile Router Bit. This ingenious tool is designed to cut both the decorative profile for the stile and the matching cope for the rail using a single bit, eliminating the downtime associated with changing tools or realigning your router table fence. By simply adjusting the bit height, you can switch between cuts while keeping your fence locked in place. This efficiency makes it an essential tool for both professional woodworkers and serious hobbyists looking to create beautiful, high-quality raised panel or flat panel doors.

Engineered for precision and problem-solving, the 99-291 cuts all frame members face down. This clever design feature ensures that any variations in stock thickness occur on the back of the door, leaving the front flush and perfectly aligned every time. The bit features Freud’s industry-leading TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide for razor-sharp edges that withstand the rigors of cutting hardwood and softwood. Finished with the signature Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, this bit resists heat buildup, gumming, and corrosion, ensuring a smooth finish and extended tool life.

Key Features

  • One-Piece Efficiency: Routes both rail and stile parts without the need to change bits or move the fence position.
  • Face-Down Cutting: Ensures perfectly flush door fronts by keeping thickness variations on the back side.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Proprietary carbide blend delivers a flawless finish and long cutting life.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: distinctive red coating reduces friction, prevents rust, and resists pitch build-up.
  • Router Table Exclusive: Designed safely for use in table-mounted routers (not for handheld use).
  • Versatile Application: Ideal for creating custom cabinet doors from hardwoods and softwoods.

What's Included

(1) Freud 2" Diameter One-Piece Rail & Stile Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-291)

Specifications

Brand Freud
Model Number 99-291
Application Rail & Stile Cabinet Doors
Overall Diameter (D) 2 in
Shank Diameter (A) 1/2 in
Carbide Height (h) 1-9/32 in
Overall Length (H) 4-3/32 in
Small Diameter (n) 1-1/4 in
Minor Height (m) 15/64 in
Large Radius (R1) 7/32 in
Small Radius (R2) 11/64 in
Max RPM 16,000

Pro-Tip: Setup is everything with one-piece bits. Start by centering the profile on your stock thickness. Once you have made the profile cuts (stiles) on all your pieces, do not move the fence. Simply raise the bit height to align the cope cutter for the rail ends. Use a "coping sled" to safely guide the narrow rail ends past the cutter to prevent blowout and keep your fingers safe.