{"product_id":"freud-12-116-carbide-straight-router-bit-2-flute-0-5in","title":"Freud 12-116 Carbide Straight Router Bit 2 Flute 0.5in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarbide cutting edges for extended wear resistance compared to high-speed steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-flute design balances chip evacuation with cut quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.5-inch cutting diameter for standard groove and dado work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1-inch cutting length accommodates typical workpiece thicknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.5-inch shank fits half-inch collets on most production routers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackage quantity of 10 units per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard straight router bit for use in any router or router table equipped with a 0.5-inch collet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.625 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.78 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: FREUD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DIABLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559009255730,"sku":"12-116","price":235.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/8aa2cf9bf35d8cf263ccc8a59db74913.jpg?v=1786425627","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/freud-12-116-carbide-straight-router-bit-2-flute-0-5in","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}