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DOUBLE FLUTE STRAIGHT BIT design handles general stock removal while producing a smooth finish, so each pass both clears material and leaves surfaces ready for the next operation. The straight mortising geometry suits groove cutting, mortises, and dados where a flat-bottomed cut is important. With a 5/8 inch diameter, the bit removes enough material per pass for efficient work while still giving good control in detailed routing. The 1/2 inch shank matches many professional router collets, tying into a common shop setup and reducing changeover hassle between bits. As a Freud Tool product in the straight mortising router bits class, it is built for routing tasks that demand consistent cut quality. The 12-136 designation clearly identifies this specific configuration for repeat purchasing and matching to existing setups.
The 1/2 inch shank allows the bit to fit routers designed for heavier-duty cutting, which supports stable mortising and general stock removal. Being usable on CNC and other automatic routers means it can run in programmed production where consistent diameter and cut behavior matter run after run. Suitability for hand-held routers lets it handle on-site or bench routing where workpieces cannot move to a machine. Use on table-mounted portable routers gives another option for guiding stock over the bit, which is helpful for repeat dados or grooves in smaller components. With a 5/8 inch cutting diameter defined, operators can plan cut widths, offsets, and jigs around that exact size to keep fits repeatable.
This Straight Mortising Double Flute, 5/8 inch diameter, 1/2 inch shank bit from Freud Tool is built for routing situations that call for flat, straight cuts such as grooves, dados, and mortises in a range of sheet goods and solid stock. Its classification under straight mortising router bits aligns it with tasks like trenching for shelves or hardware pockets where the bit must track accurately along guides or fence systems. Because it cuts composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, it can move from cabinet sides in particleboard or MDF to solid wood frames and rails without changing tooling for each material type. In CNC or automatic router setups, that material flexibility allows one programmed tool path to be applied across different panels using the same bit specification. In hand-held and table-mounted routers, the same 5/8 inch diameter supports jigs or guide bushings that are built once and then reused with confidence that the cut width will match the jig design.
The bit's application for general stock removal means it is designed to remove material efficiently while targeting a smooth finish, which helps keep routing passes productive without leaving rough bottoms that complicate assembly. The smooth finish characteristic matters when routed grooves need to accept shelves, panels, or joinery components with minimal fitting work after machining. Using a 1/2 inch shank contributes to stability in the collet, which helps limit chatter during heavier cuts and supports straighter mortises and grooves. The ability to cut plywoods helps limit tear-out on layered surfaces when guided correctly, preserving edge quality along exposed or semi-exposed routed areas. Handling hardwoods and softwoods with the same bit helps maintain consistent profile and groove dimensions across varied species, which is important when different parts of a project are routed at different stations. The defined manufacturer part number 12-136 lets shops standardize tooling lists, so when a worn bit is replaced, the new bit will share the same cutting behavior and dimensions for ongoing production.
The 12-136 model is a Straight Mortising Double Flute router bit, so it is suited to straight cuts such as grooves, dados, and mortises that need flat bottoms and consistent sidewalls.
This double flute straight bit cuts composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods, allowing one tool to handle common cabinet panels and solid wood components in the same workflow.
This Freud Tool bit is used on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, so it fits both shop production stations and portable routing setups.
General stock removal usage means the bit is suited to clearing material efficiently during routing passes while still leaving a smooth finish that supports quick assembly or finishing stages.
The 5/8 inch diameter defines the cut width, helping operators size grooves, dados, and mortises, and align jigs or fences so mating parts match the routed dimensions accurately.
The 1/2 inch shank fits routers with 1/2 inch collets, providing a robust grip that supports stable cutting during mortising and general stock removal operations.
This Straight Mortising Double Flute, 5/8 inch diameter, 1/2 inch shank bit from Freud Tool is suited to shops routing composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods on CNC, automatic, hand-held, and table-mounted routers. With its general stock removal application and smooth finish capability, it ties efficient cutting to clean results. The defined 12-136 DOUBLE FLUTE STRAIGHT BIT identity helps standardize tooling across projects that rely on consistent groove and mortise sizing. For routing tasks built around straight cuts in mixed materials, this configuration offers a clear, repeatable option.
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