Freud 12-116 Carbide Straight Router Bit 2 Flute 0.5in

Product Description

The FREUD 12-116 is a 2-flute carbide straight router bit designed for clean, precise through-cuts and dado work in wood, plywood, MDF, and similar materials. The carbide cutting edges deliver durability and edge retention across extended production runs. With a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, a 0.5-inch shank, and a 1-inch cutting length, this bit fits standard router tables and handheld routers equipped with a half-inch collet. Total assembled length is 2.625 inches. Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and finish carpenters rely on straight bits like this for grooves, dadoes, rabbets, and mortises where a clean sidewall is required.

The 12-116 is suited for residential and light commercial woodworking applications. Common uses include cabinet box construction, shelving dado work, door frame mortising, and template-guided cuts on a router table. The 0.5-inch shank provides good grip in both fixed-base and plunge routers. This bit is sold in a package quantity of 10 units, making it practical for shops that stock router bits in volume or for supply distributors serving the trades.

Key Features

• Carbide cutting edges for extended wear resistance compared to high-speed steel
• 2-flute design balances chip evacuation with cut quality
• 0.5-inch cutting diameter for standard groove and dado work
• 1-inch cutting length accommodates typical workpiece thicknesses
• 0.5-inch shank fits half-inch collets on most production routers
• Package quantity of 10 units per pack

Compatibility

Designed as a standard straight router bit for use in any router or router table equipped with a 0.5-inch collet.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by woodworking or cabinet professionals using a compatible router with a properly tightened half-inch collet. Always power down and unplug the router before inserting or removing a bit. Insert the shank fully into the collet, then back out approximately 1/16 inch before tightening to avoid bottoming out. Confirm collet nut torque per the router manufacturer specification before operation.