Freud 99-571 3-1/2-inch raised panel router bit with backcutter featuring a 1/2-inch shank and red Perma-SHIELD coating for flush custom wood cabinet doors.
Woodworking profile diagram illustrating the precise 3-1/2-inch wide cut and flush back rabbet created by the Freud 99-571 raised panel router bit on solid wood.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud raised panel router bit is ideal for safely milling veneered plywood, solid hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/2-inch shank raised panel router bit with backcutter is designed specifically for use with a table-mounted router.
Diagram illustrating the basic construction of a custom wood cabinet door utilizing rails, stiles, and a central raised panel milled perfectly to size with the Freud 99-571 router bit.
Freud 99-571 3-1/2-inch raised panel router bit with backcutter featuring a 1/2-inch shank and red Perma-SHIELD coating for flush custom wood cabinet doors.
Close-up action shot of a table-mounted router equipped with the red Freud Quadra-Cut raised panel router bit shaping a smooth, tear-out-free profile on a solid wood panel.
Freud 99-571 3-1/2-inch raised panel router bit with backcutter featuring a 1/2-inch shank and red Perma-SHIELD coating for flush custom wood cabinet doors.
Woodworking profile diagram illustrating the precise 3-1/2-inch wide cut and flush back rabbet created by the Freud 99-571 raised panel router bit on solid wood.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud raised panel router bit is ideal for safely milling veneered plywood, solid hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/2-inch shank raised panel router bit with backcutter is designed specifically for use with a table-mounted router.
Diagram illustrating the basic construction of a custom wood cabinet door utilizing rails, stiles, and a central raised panel milled perfectly to size with the Freud 99-571 router bit.
Freud 99-571 3-1/2-inch raised panel router bit with backcutter featuring a 1/2-inch shank and red Perma-SHIELD coating for flush custom wood cabinet doors.
Close-up action shot of a table-mounted router equipped with the red Freud Quadra-Cut raised panel router bit shaping a smooth, tear-out-free profile on a solid wood panel.
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Freud Router Bit 99-571 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut (3-1/2 Inch Raised Panel Backcutter Woodworking Cabinet Door Milling Shaping Tool)

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SKU: 99-571
$89.95 USD
$120.95 USD Sale $89.95 USD

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Freud 99-571 3-1/2" Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter

The Freud 99-571 3-1/2-inch raised panel router bit with backcutter shapes architectural cabinet doors and rabbets the rear panel simultaneously so solid wood panels sit flush within frames. Engineered with an exclusive Quadra-Cut four-cutter design and high-density carbide protected by a non-stick coating, this 1/2-inch shank tool operates safely up to 12,000 maximum RPM on table-mounted routers. Outfitted with precision adjustment shims that customize tongue thickness from 7/32 to 1/4 inch, it equips professional woodworkers and cabinet makers with tear-free, sand-free panel profiles.

Best Used For:

  • Custom Kitchen Cabinet Door Manufacturing: Milling traditional raised panels with a 1-1/2-inch reveal for custom architectural cabinetry and interior doors.
  • Flush Panel Frame Alignment: Routing an integrated backcutter rabbet on 3/4-inch solid wood door panels to align perfectly flush with standard doorframes.
  • High-Precision Woodworking Shaping: Shaping decorative furniture panels in hardwoods and softwoods on table-mounted routers with zero surface tear-out.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Integrated Backcutter Design: Simultaneously shapes the front profile and rabbets the rear panel for a flawless flush fit with standard 3/4-inch frames.
  • Quadra-Cut Four-Cutter System: Two upward-shearing and two downward-shearing flutes eliminate grain tear-out and reduce secondary sanding time.
  • Adjustable Tongue Shims: Includes precision shims to customize tongue thickness from 7/32 to 1/4 inch for a secure, rattle-free fit in stiles and rails.
  • Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Protective coating shields the cutting edges against heat buildup, pitch adhesion, and friction wear.
  • Table-Mounted Safety Routing: Engineered specifically for secure table-mounted routers with a sturdy fence operating up to 12,000 maximum RPM.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter (99-571)
  • (1) Set of Tongue Thickness Adjustment Shims

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Freud America Inc. (Bosch Group)
Model Number 99-571
Product Classification Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter
Overall Bit Diameter 3.50 inches (3-1/2 in / 88.9 mm)
Shank Diameter Size 0.500 inches (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
Overall Bit Length 3.00 inches (3 in / 76.2 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
Profile Large Radius 1.188 inches (1-3/16 in / 30.16 mm)
Profile Small Radius 0.156 inches (5/32 in / 3.97 mm)
Number of Flute Cutters 4-Cutter Quadra-Cut Design
Adjustable Tongue Range 0.219 to 0.250 inches (7/32" to 1/4")
Maximum Rotational Speed 12,000 RPM
Coating Technology Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Finish
Compatible Tool Platforms Table-Mounted Routers with Fence Only

Pro-Tip: Due to the large 3-1/2-inch diameter of the Freud 99-571 bit, always take multiple shallow passes rather than attempting full-depth removal in a single pass; this protects your router motor, prevents burning on hardwood panels, and ensures an immaculate profile finish.