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| FREUD
ROUTER BIT GUIDE–Specialty Bits |
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| Crown
Molding |
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USES:
Creates decorative crown molding.
Changing bit height alters profile. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1 1/4” |
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VARIATIONS:
Available in many profiles to
produce moldings in a variety
of shapes. |
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| Dish
Carving |
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USES:
Forms trays and shallow bowls,
makes signs, creates decorative
edges when used with an edge guide. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 7/16–1
1/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
Available
with top-mounted bearing for template
routing. |
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| Face
Molding |
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USES:
Creates decorative molding for
furniture and cabinet trim. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 7/8–1 5/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
Several
profiles available to produce
trim in a
variety of shapes. |
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| Keyhole* |
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USES:
Bores a large-diameter hole for
screw or nail head, and then cuts
sideways to produce a T-shaped
slot. Used for hanging plaques/frames. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 25/64” |
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VARIATIONS:
Also
useful for creating hold-down
slots in jigs and shop fixtures. |
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| Multi-Profile |
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USES:
Cuts many profiles by using only
a portion of the bit or by making
multiple passes. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 51/64–1
59/64” |
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VARIATIONS:
Available in several styles that
allow production of many different
profiles. |
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| Panel
Pilot* |
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USES:
Cuts openings in panels using
a drill-through point that eliminates
the need for a starter hole. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 1/8–1 3/4” |
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VARIATIONS:
Pilots
at tip and shank allow use for
template routing. |
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| Pattern |
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USES:
Recreates template shapes using
a top-mounted bearing. Also works
as a straight bit and flush-trimming
bit. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 5/16–2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Also
can use in table-mounted router
with pattern below workpiece. |
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| Raised
Panel* |
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USES:
Creates an interlocking joint
with a large glue surface area
for strong edge-to-edge or end-to-end
joints. |
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SIZES:
Cutting height: 3/8–1 1/2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Variable-height
style available. |
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| Raise
Panel with Backcutter* |
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USES:
Forms a raised panel and relieves
back face to form a tongue on
3/4” stock. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 3 1/2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Several styles available; backcutters
are replaceable. |
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Recoverable-Bead
Glass Door* |
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USES:
Cuts the cope and stick joints
in door frames, and simultaneously
forms a removable glass-retaining
bead. |
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SIZES:
Major radius: 7/32–15/64” |
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VARIATIONS:
Several profiles available. |
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| T-Slot |
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USES:
Cuts a wide T-shaped channel to
receive hanging hooks or backing
plates for display/storage walls. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 1 1/8–1
3/8” |
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VARIATIONS:
Also useful for creating hold-down
slots in jigs and shop fixtures. |
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| Vertical
Raised Panel* |
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USES:
Forms raised-panel profiles on
cabinet and passage doors. Panel
stands vertically while cutting. |
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SIZES:
Cutting diameter: 1 1/2” |
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VARIATIONS:
Many styles available to produce
panels with varying profiles. |
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router recommended. |
