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Description
Freud Double Flute Straight Bit 1/4 Inch Shank Black ICE Carbide Tipped Plunge Router Bit Woodworking Grooving Dadoing Mortising CNC HandheldAchieve Mirror Smooth Grooves and Twice the Tool Lifespan with Advanced Black I. C. E. Carbide Technology Elevate your woodworking precision and eliminate surface burning with the high performance Freud Double Flute Straight Router Bit engineered with a rigid 1 4 Inch Shank. Specifically developed for cabinet makers, professional carpenters, furniture builders, and meticulous CNC hobbyists, this versatile cutting tool handles everyday joinery tasks
Achieve Mirror-Smooth Grooves and Twice the Tool Lifespan with Advanced Black I.C.E. Carbide Technology
Elevate your woodworking precision and eliminate surface burning with the high-performance Freud Double Flute Straight Router Bit engineered with a rigid 1/4-Inch Shank. Specifically developed for cabinet makers, professional carpenters, furniture builders, and meticulous CNC hobbyists, this versatile cutting tool handles everyday joinery tasks with flawless consistency. The bit features Freud's legendary TiCo™ High-Density Carbide tips shielded by an innovative Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) coating. This advanced outer armor continuously pulls heat away from the cutting edge while reducing friction and sap tracking, resulting in twice the operational lifespan and performance when compared directly to standard, uncoated router tooling. Whether you are slicing through natural hardwoods, softwoods, dense plywood sheets, or modern composite panels, this straight bit delivers clean edges without tear-out.
Engineered for ultimate versatility and smooth material handling, this dual-flute core bit excels at demanding dadoing, mortising, and edge-routing applications. The computer-balanced hook and shear angles slice effortlessly into wood fibers at high revolutions, maximizing feed speeds while dramatically lowering machine vibration and chatter. For specialized routing tasks that require blind slots or interior pockets, the cutting tips are ground with precise bottom relief geometry to enable rapid, effortless vertical plunge cuts. Fully optimized for a tight, concentric lock within automatic industrial CNC machinery, table-mounted router setups, or highly mobile handheld plunge routers, this premium 1/4" shank bit ensures a square, flat-bottomed finish on every production pass.
Key Features
- Black I.C.E. Thermal Coating: Specialized anti-friction layer keeps the cutting edge incredibly cool and accelerates chip evacuation out of deep channels.
- TiCo™ High-Density Carbide Tips: Premium micrograin titanium-cobalt formula provides exceptional structural durability and retains sharp edge profiles 2X longer.
- Balanced Double Flute Geometry: Precision dual cutting wings distribute material load evenly to eliminate vibration and provide a clean surface finish.
- End-Relieved Plunge Cut Tips: Specialized relief clearances on the bit base allow for immediate, clean vertical boring down into target materials.
- Engineered Shear and Hook Angles: Scientifically calculated tooth tilt slices cleanly through dense wood matrices to eliminate chip outs and edge tearing.
- Multi-Router Machine Compatibility: Masterfully engineered to function flawlessly on high-RPM handheld routers, table systems, and automated CNC machines.
What's Included
- (1) Freud Double Flute Straight Router Bit with 1/4" Shank Interface
Specifications
| Specification Profile | Details / Performance Value |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Freud Tools |
| Product Line Family | Black I.C.E. Straight Router Series |
| Cutting Matrix Material | TiCo™ High-Density Cobalt Carbide |
| Protective Exterior Coating | Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) Shield |
| Drive Shank Diameter Sizing | 1/4 inch |
| Cutter Flute Configuration | 2 (Double Flute Design) |
| Cutter Profiling Form | Straight Edge / Flat Bottom Routing |
| Vertical Plunge Capability | Yes (End-Relieved Bottom Geometry) |
| Performance Lifespan Multiplier | 2X Increased Life over Standard Uncoated Bits |
| Material Cutting Capabilities | Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF, and Composites |
| Machine Compatibility | Handheld Routers, Router Tables, and CNC Machining Centers |
| Primary Joinery Tasks | Grooving, Dadoing, Mortising, and Edge-Routing |
Pro-Tip: When routing deep slots or long dadoes with a smaller 1/4" shank straight bit, the narrow shank diameter is more susceptible to physical deflection under high horizontal feed pressures. To ensure perfectly straight channels and minimize the risk of tool breakage, always cut in multiple shallow passes rather than sweeping at full depth. Set your router depth adjustment to cut approximately 1/8" to 3/16" per pass, allowing the dual flutes and high-velocity Black I.C.E. coating to eject chips effortlessly while maintaining absolute tracking alignment.
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