Studio shot of two Freud adjustable rail and stile router bits with red Perma-SHIELD coating and stacked cutters standing upright against a white background.
Profile diagram showing the cross-section geometry of the mating rail and stile cuts on 1-3/4 inch thick stock produced by the 99-267 bit set.
Graphic displaying compatible materials for the router bits, including veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Graphic indicating that these router bits are designed for use with a table-mounted router setup.
Technical diagram illustrating how to remove the top section of the rail bit to cut extended tenons for strong mortise and tenon joints compared to standard stub tenons.
Illustration demonstrating typical applications for the bit system, featuring a standard interior door and a heavy-duty wooden entry door with glass panels.
Entry Doors Made Simple Video demonstration promotional video
Studio shot of two Freud adjustable rail and stile router bits with red Perma-SHIELD coating and stacked cutters standing upright against a white background.
Profile diagram showing the cross-section geometry of the mating rail and stile cuts on 1-3/4 inch thick stock produced by the 99-267 bit set.
Graphic displaying compatible materials for the router bits, including veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Graphic indicating that these router bits are designed for use with a table-mounted router setup.
Technical diagram illustrating how to remove the top section of the rail bit to cut extended tenons for strong mortise and tenon joints compared to standard stub tenons.
Illustration demonstrating typical applications for the bit system, featuring a standard interior door and a heavy-duty wooden entry door with glass panels.
Entry Doors Made Simple Video demonstration promotional video
Freud

Freud 1/2-Inch Shank Adjustable Entry and Interior Door Router Bit System (99-267)

In stock
SKU: 99-267
$219.00 USD

Description

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High-Density 1/2 Inch Shank Adjustable Rail and Stile Entry and Interior Door Router Bit System

The Freud 99-267 Entry and Interior Door Router Bit System delivers an industrial architectural joinery solution engineered to mill authentic, deep extended mortise and tenon frame joints for 1-3/8 inch interior doors and 1-3/4 inch exterior entry doors. Featuring custom TiCo titanium cobalt hi-density carbide cutting edges coated in a protective non-stick red Perma-SHIELD finish, this matched 1/2-inch shank rail and stile cutter assembly operates on table-mounted routers running at speeds up to 16,000 RPM across dense hardwoods and softwoods. The 1-7/8 inch overall diameter bits integrate a 1-7/8 inch carbide height and a removable top cutter design that allows finish carpenters to mill extra-long tenons of unlimited length directly on the router table without losing height calibration.

Best Used For:

  • Exterior Entry Door Fabrication: Milling heavy-duty 1-3/4 inch solid hardwood frame rails and stiles with extended structural tenons for passage doors.
  • Interior Passage Door Assembly: Adjusting spacer stacks to mill precise cope-and-stick frame profiles for standard 1-3/8 inch interior wooden doors.
  • Extended Tenon Structural Joinery: Removing the top rail cutter section to mill custom deep mortise and tenon connections for oversized custom entryways.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Patented Extended Tenon System: Removable top cutter section enables milling tenons of unlimited length for superior structural joint strength.
  • Dual-Thickness Versatility: Factory-configured spacer stack adjusts seamlessly to cut 1-3/8 inch interior or 1-3/4 inch exterior door stock.
  • TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Custom-formulated micro-grain titanium cobalt carbide tips maintain razor-sharp edges through high-volume door millwork.
  • Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier: Non-stick red fluoropolymer coating prevents pitch buildup, reduces cutting drag, and guards against corrosion.
  • Matched Profile Alignment: Precision-ground matching rail and stile cutter bodies ensure flush-fitting surface transitions without joint gaps.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 99-267 Adjustable Rail Cutter Assembly
  • (1) Freud 99-267 Adjustable Stile Cutter Assembly
  • (1) Precision Adjustment Wrench
  • (1) Set of Internal Shim Spacers (Pre-Installed)
  • (1) Protective Storage Case

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Model Number SKU 99-267
Tool System Classification Entry & Interior Door Router Bit System
Shank Diameter Track 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Cutter Diameter 1.875 in. (1-7/8 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height 1.875 in. (1-7/8 in.)
Overall Tool Length 4.125 in. (4-1/8 in.)
Pilot Bearing Diameter 0.875 in. (7/8 in.)
Minimum Door Stock Thickness 1.375 in. (1-3/8 in.)
Maximum Door Stock Thickness 1.75 in. (1-3/4 in.)
Number of Flutes / Cutters 2 Flute Cutter Assemblies
Maximum Operating Speed 16,000 RPM
Cutter Tip Metallurgy TiCo™ Hi-Density Titanium Cobalt Carbide
Required Equipment Type Table-Mounted Router with Fence (1/2 in. Collet)
Material Applications Hardwood, Softwood, Architectural Timber

Pro-Tip: When milling long tenons on door rail stock, make your initial end-grain pass across a zero-clearance miter gauge fence backing block. Supporting the delicate profile edges prevents end-grain blowout as the bit exits the hardwood rail.