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    Item # AB12-128T • Mfr # 12-128T

    Straight Mortising Tube Straight Double Flute 1/2" Diameter, 1/2" Shank, 4-1/8" Length - Freud Tool 12-128T

    Description

    Double Flute Straight Bit For Stock Removal

    Double flute straight bit from Freud Tool is a straight mortising router bit designed for general stock removal with a smooth finish, so it handles bulk cutting while leaving surfaces ready for further machining or assembly. The 1/2 inch diameter cutting profile shapes material to a predictable width, which supports repeatable slots, dados, and mortises. A 1/2 inch shank matches many professional-grade routers, giving a solid connection that supports smoother cuts. Overall length of 4-1/8 inch provides reach for deeper passes in thicker plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. The bit cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, so one tool can process mixed sheet goods and solid stock in the same workflow. As part of Freud Tool router bits, the 12-128T part number identifies this specific straight mortising pattern for reordering or matching existing tooling on a job.

    Key Straight Mortising Bit Details For Pros

    • The double flute straight design supports general stock removal with a smooth finish, so material can move from routing to fitting or gluing with less secondary sanding.
    • The 1/2 inch diameter cut controls groove and mortise width, helping layouts match design dimensions across multiple parts.
    • The 1/2 inch shank engages solidly in many routers, helping reduce chatter and supporting cleaner edges in hardwoods and composition materials.
    • The 4-1/8 inch length offers depth capacity for typical cabinet and furniture components, allowing deeper cuts in plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.
    • Ability to cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods lets one bit stay in the collet through varied material runs, which can streamline setup time.

    Straight Mortising 12-128T Setup And Use

    The Freud straight mortising bit model 12-128T uses a 1/2 inch shank, so it mounts in routers sized for that shank for a firm grip during passes. Its 4-1/8 inch length allows the bit to project enough for deeper grooves and mortises in composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. The 1/2 inch diameter establishes the wall-to-wall width of slots and dados, which helps layouts stay consistent across cabinet sides, shelves, and frames. As a double flute straight bit, it is suited to general stock removal with a smooth finish, so it can handle hogging out material while still supporting clean walls and bottoms in routed areas. The design works on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, so the same profile can be used from shop-based CNC production to on-site routing work.

    Using This Freud Straight Mortising Bit On Jobs

    Where This Double Flute Straight Bit Performs

    This double flute straight bit from Freud Tool is intended for general stock removal with a smooth finish, fitting cabinet, furniture, and fixture work where routed areas must be accurate and reasonably clean. Its ability to cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods lets it move between melamine-based sheet goods, veneered panels, and solid wood parts without changing tooling. The 1/2 inch diameter gives a standard width suited to many mortises and grooves, which is useful when routing slots for parts that match common 1/2 inch patterns. With a 4-1/8 inch overall length, the bit reaches deeper into workpieces, so thicker stock and stacked panels can be processed in one routing sequence. On CNC and other automatic routers, the bit supports programmed passes over longer runs, while on hand-held and table-mounted portable routers it can handle more targeted cuts and adjustments.

    Why These Straight Bit Details Support Results

    The 1/2 inch shank on this straight mortising router bit helps stabilize the tool during general stock removal, which promotes smoother finishes and more accurate dimensions in routed cuts. Its double flute straight geometry manages material removal while aiming for a smooth finish, so routed grooves, dados, and mortises emerge closer to final-surface quality. Cutting capability across all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods allows one 12-128T bit to stay assigned to a job where different core materials appear, reducing tool changes and preserving setup alignment. The 4-1/8 inch length works with deeper routing passes, which can limit the number of passes required in thicker workpieces. As a Freud Tool router bit in the straight mortising category, it fits into tooling setups that rely on consistent, repeatable straight cuts for cabinet boxes, panels, and frames.

    Common Questions About Freud 12-128T Router Bit

    What type of work is this double flute straight bit designed for?

    The double flute straight bit is designed for general stock removal with a smooth finish, so it suits routing tasks where material must be cleared while leaving reasonably clean surfaces.

    Which materials can the Freud 12-128T bit cut?

    The Freud 12-128T bit cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, allowing one router bit to handle a variety of sheet goods and solid wood parts.

    How does the 1/2 inch diameter affect routed joints?

    The 1/2 inch diameter sets the width of grooves, dados, and mortises, helping routed joints match layouts based on a 1/2 inch cutting profile across multiple components.

    What does the 1/2 inch shank offer during routing?

    The 1/2 inch shank fits routers sized for that shank and supports a firm grip, which helps limit vibration and supports smoother general stock removal cuts.

    Why is the 4-1/8 inch length useful on this bit?

    The 4-1/8 inch length gives additional reach into the workpiece, allowing deeper routing in thicker plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods without changing to a longer tool.

    Where can this straight mortising bit be used?

    The straight mortising bit can be used on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, covering both production and on-site routing tasks.

    Choose This Bit For Straight Mortising Tasks

    The Freud Tool 12-128T double flute straight bit pairs a 1/2 inch diameter with a 1/2 inch shank and 4-1/8 inch length, giving a balanced combination of cut width, rigidity, and reach. Its ability to cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods lets this straight mortising router bit handle varied stock on CNC, automatic, hand-held, and table-mounted routers. For projects centered on general stock removal with a smooth finish, this bit from Wurth Baer Supply offers a defined cutting profile that supports consistent, repeatable routing across many woodworking jobs.

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