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Freud 1/2 double flute straight bit gives you a straight mortising router bit for general stock removal with a smooth finish, so you can clear material quickly while leaving a surface that needs less sanding or follow-up passes. The 1/2 inch cutting diameter defines the width of the groove or mortise, providing a predictable dimension for joinery or dado work where fit accuracy depends on consistent cut width. A 1/2 inch shank pairs the cutting head with a stout grip in compatible routers, which supports smoother operation when removing more material in a single pass. As a Freud Tool router bit in the straight mortising class, it is built for routing work where you need flat-bottom cuts along the travel path, helping panels and parts sit evenly in routed channels.
The 1/2 inch shank on this Freud 1/2 double flute straight bit gives routers with a 1/2 inch collet a solid clamping area, which supports smoother tracking during general stock removal where chatter can mark visible surfaces. As a router bit in the straight mortising category, it is designed to travel along the work and leave a flat-bottom cut, helping shelves, panels, and other parts bear evenly across the routed area. The general stock removal with a smooth finish application rating means it is suited to passes where you are both hogging out material and aiming for a surface that transitions directly to assembly or light sanding.
The Freud 1/2 double flute straight bit, part number 12-128, fits into straight mortising work where a 1/2 inch wide cut is needed in composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, or softwoods, tying one setup to a range of shop materials. On CNC and other automatic routers, the bit supports programmed dadoes, grooves, and pocketing, so sheet goods and solid parts can be processed repeatedly with the same 1/2 inch profile. When used in hand-held or table-mounted portable routers, the same geometry supports general stock removal along edges or within layouts, keeping the cut width consistent from part to part. Because the application is general stock removal with a smooth finish, it serves well where you want to both remove material and leave a surface that is ready for fitting into joinery or receiving a panel.
The 1/2 inch shank on the Freud 12-128 router bit gives routers with a matching collet a larger gripping surface than a smaller shank, which supports more stable running when you are routing composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, or softwoods. The straight mortising router bit classification means the cutting geometry is aimed at producing straight, flat-bottom paths, so when you route dados or mortises the mating piece can sit uniformly along the length. Being suitable for CNC, other automatic routers, and portable routers means the same Freud straight mortising router bit can follow your workflow from production nesting to bench work, keeping the cut feel and finish familiar across machines. The described application as general stock removal with a smooth finish adds up to a bit that removes stock aggressively while still leaving routed areas better prepared for fitting, fastening, or further machining.
The Freud 12-128 router bit cuts composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, so it can stay in the router as you move between sheet goods and solid wood jobs.
The 1/2 inch cutting diameter sets the width of grooves, mortises, and dadoes, which helps you size mating parts and layout dimensions around a consistent, known cut width.
The general stock removal with a smooth finish rating means the bit is intended to remove material efficiently while leaving a routed surface that needs less sanding or follow-up passes.
The Freud 1/2 double flute straight bit is specified for CNC and other automatic routers, supporting programmed cuts where repeatable stock removal and finish are important.
The Freud 12-128 straight mortising router bit is approved for hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, so it works in bench setups and on-site routing tasks.
The 1/2 inch shank gives compatible routers a solid grip on the Freud bit, supporting smoother operation during general stock removal on various wood-based materials.
The Freud 1/2 double flute straight bit 1/2 shank 12-128 gives you a straight mortising router bit for general stock removal with a smooth finish on composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. Its 1/2 inch cutting diameter and 1/2 inch shank pair with CNC, automatic, hand-held, and table-mounted portable routers, so one bit can serve across different machines and routing stations. Select this router bit when your work calls for 1/2 inch wide straight cuts that combine material removal with a routed surface ready for fitting or light sanding.
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