Freud Tool router bit 1/16 straight mortising double flute is a small-diameter router bit designed for general stock removal, so it handles detail work while staying controlled in the cut. The 1/16 inch diameter focuses the cut into a narrow path, which helps when clearing material for fine mortises, inlays, or tight grooves. A 1/4 inch shank matches common router collets, so it fits typical shop routers used in cabinet and woodworking environments. The bit length of 1-5/8 inches gives working reach for shallow to moderate depth cuts in common routing tasks. The double flute straight design evacuates material along the cut path, giving a smooth finish on the routed surface. This performance matters when routing parts that go directly into visible joinery, where reducing follow-up sanding saves time.
This Freud Tool router bit uses a 1/4 inch shank, so it fits routers equipped with 1/4 inch collets commonly used in both professional and serious DIY shops. The straight mortising design allows the bit to plunge and move laterally in composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, which supports flexible routing paths in jigs or freehand work. The 1-5/8 inch length works well with handheld and table-mounted portable routers, keeping enough projection for depth while remaining short enough to limit deflection during passes. Because the bit is built for general stock removal with a smooth finish, it aligns well with setups where repeat passes are used to bring a groove or mortise to final dimension.
This straight mortising router bit is specified for general stock removal, so it serves as a go-to cutter when creating thin channels or cleaning out narrow waste areas. The ability to cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods means one bit can move between cabinet-grade plywood carcasses, hardwood face frames, and softwood jigs within the same project. In CNC and other automatic router setups, the 1/16 inch diameter lets programmers lay out fine toolpaths for small features, such as slots or decorative details, without changing to a different cutter size. On hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, the same diameter helps when trimming or fitting parts where only a small amount of material needs to be removed.
The double flute straight design produces a smooth finish as it removes stock, which is helpful when routed surfaces remain visible inside cabinets or fixtures. When working in plywoods, this smooth finish supports cleaner edges along veneered faces. In hardwoods and softwoods, the bit helps leave routed grooves and mortises with surfaces that accept glue contact reliably along the full length. Because the bit is intended for general stock removal, it fits well into repetitive operations on production runs where operators rely on consistent cut quality from part to part.
This Freud Tool router bit cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, so it transitions from cabinet panels to solid wood components without changing cutters.
This straight mortising double flute bit is specified for general stock removal with a smooth finish, making it suitable for clearing material in grooves, mortises, and narrow channels.
This router bit is designed for use on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, so it fits varied shop setups.
The 1/4 inch shank matches common router collets, which supports stable mounting in many hand-held and table-mounted portable routers used in woodworking shops.
The 1-5/8 inch length provides reach for general routing depths, giving enough projection for common mortise and groove cuts while remaining manageable in typical passes.
Freud 04-096 is the manufacturer part number, which identifies this specific 1/16 inch diameter, straight mortising, double flute router bit for accurate reordering.
The Freud Tool router bit 1/16 straight mortising double flute, part number 04-096, pairs a 1/16 inch diameter with a 1/4 inch shank and 1-5/8 inch length to support controlled, narrow cuts. Its design for general stock removal with a smooth finish in composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods lets it handle varied routing tasks in one shop. Use it on CNC, automatic routers, and hand-held or table-mounted portable routers when a single small-diameter bit must deliver consistent, clean results across different projects.
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