{"product_id":"freud-99-444-1-3-16-inch-handrail-router-bit-lower-profile-1-2-shank-carbide-tipped-stair-banister-railing-custom-woodworking-tool","title":"Freud 99-444 1-3\/16 Inch Handrail Router Bit Lower Profile 1\/2 Shank Carbide Tipped Stair Banister Railing Custom Woodworking Tool","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-freud\" title=\"Link to the Freud Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/freud3.jpg?v=1772570772\" alt=\"Freud precisely the best logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Custom Staircases: Freud 99-444 Handrail Bit for Professional Banister Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform ordinary lumber into elegant, custom staircases with the \u003cstrong\u003eFreud 99-444 Handrail Router Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed specifically to route the lower profile of a handrail, this bit is the essential foundation for creating classic, stain-grade banisters and railings. Whether you are renovating a historic home or building a new staircase from scratch, this tool allows you to mill your own stock from a wide variety of hardwoods or softwoods, ensuring a perfect match for your interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for precision and durability, this bit features Freud’s industry-leading \u003cstrong\u003eTiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which resists heat, pitch build-up, and corrosion. This ensures a flawless finish that requires minimal sanding. To create a complete handrail, simply pair this lower-profile bit with a matching top-profile bit (such as Freud 99-450, 99-452, or 99-027, sold separately). Due to its substantial size and profile depth, this bit is designed exclusively for use with \u003cstrong\u003eCNC or table-mounted routers\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the stability needed for safe and accurate cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Millwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e effortlessly produces beautiful, industry-standard handrail profiles in any wood species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to work perfectly with Freud top-profile bits (99-450, 99-452, or 99-027) for a complete handrail solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerma-SHIELD® Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick red coating reduces friction and heat buildup while preventing rust and pitch accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specially formulated carbide allows for a sharper edge and longer cutting life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for producing custom banister rails in hardwood or softwood for stain-grade results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable Mount Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for safe use in table-mounted routers or CNC machines due to profile size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e(1) Freud 1-3\/16\" Diameter Handrail Router Bit with 1\/2\" Shank (99-444)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"502\" style=\"width: 52.6786%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003eFreud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e99-444\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eProfile Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003eHandrail (Lower Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eOverall Diameter (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1-3\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eShank Diameter (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eCarbide Height (h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eOverall Length (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e3-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eLarge Radius (R1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eSmall Radius (R2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eBearing Diameter (B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e5\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eMax RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 40.0716%;\"\u003eNumber of Cutters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 59.9284%;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; background-color: #eef; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When milling a complete handrail, always rout the side profiles first using this bit (99-444). Once the sides are established, switch to your selected top-profile bit to finish the piece. This sequence ensures the stock remains stable and flat against the router table fence for the majority of the cutting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563024548151,"sku":"99-444","price":48.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Freud_99-444_1-3_16_Inch_Handrail_Router_Bit_Lower_Profile_1_2_Shank_Carbide_Tipped_Stair_Banister_Railing_Custom_Woodworking_Tool_1.webp?v=1779295045","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/freud-99-444-1-3-16-inch-handrail-router-bit-lower-profile-1-2-shank-carbide-tipped-stair-banister-railing-custom-woodworking-tool","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}