Freud Vertical Raised Panel Router Bit 99-320 1/2 Inch Shank (1-1/2 Dia 1-5/8 Carbide Height Ogee Profile Cabinet Door Making Woodworking Cutter)

Precision-Engineered 1/2 Inch Shank 1-1/2 Inch Diameter Vertical Ogee Raised Panel Router Bit

The Freud 99-320 Vertical Raised Panel Router Bit serves as an industrial cabinet door milling tool engineered to rout classic ogee panel profiles into 3/4-inch wood stock using low-horsepower or single-speed routers. By orienting the panel stock vertically against a router table fence, this compact 1-1/2-inch overall diameter cutter replaces wide horizontal panel bits, reducing rotational torque and motor strain. Built with micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide flutes and a non-stick red Perma-SHIELD finish, the 1/2-inch shank bit features a 1-5/8-inch carbide cutting height to execute clean, burn-free raised panel passes at speeds up to 16,000 RPM across hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composition timber.

Best Used For:

• Vertical Raised Panel Door Fabrication: Milling traditional decorative raised center panels for kitchen cabinet doors and bathroom vanities in 3/4-inch solid wood.
• Low-Horsepower Router Milling: Producing full-height raised panel profiles safely on 1.5 HP to 2 HP single-speed table routers without overloading the motor.
• Wainscoting & Furniture Panels: Shaping uniform architectural raised panel edges on solid hardwood furniture doors and wall panel assemblies.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Compact Vertical Cutting Design: Reduced 1-1/2-inch bit diameter minimizes rotational torque, allowing safe use on smaller router motors.
• TiCo Micro-Grain Carbide Flutes: Specialized titanium cobalt carbide formulation holds sharp cutting edges through heavy hardwood production runs.
• Perma-SHIELD Thermal Protection: Non-stick red fluoropolymer coating prevents pitch buildup, reduces friction heat, and guards against rust.
• Traditional Ogee Edge Profile: Cuts a classic 1-5/8-inch height raised panel profile with smooth radiuses for stain-grade cabinet doors.
• Router Table Fence Requirement: Engineered exclusively for safe vertical stock feeding on table-mounted routers with tall, sturdy fences.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 99-320 1-1/2" Diameter Vertical Raised Panel Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When milling vertical raised panels, use a tall auxiliary fence and featherboards to press the workpiece tightly flat against the table face and fence. Taking two shallow setup passes rather than one full-depth cut eliminates chatter, prevents end-grain tear-out, and leaves a smooth, stain-ready surface.