Freud Mortising Router Bit 16-100 1/2 Inch Down Shear (1/4 Inch Shank Perma-SHIELD TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM CNC Hinge Pocketing Dado Plywood)

Freud 16-100 1/2 Inch Down Shear Mortising Router Bit

The Freud 16-100 is a 1/2-inch overall cutting diameter down-shear mortising router bit engineered to cut crisp, flat-bottom hinge mortises, shallow dadoes, and hardware recesses without top-surface splintering. Built with a versatile 1/4-inch shank and a 1/2-inch carbide height, this 2-cutter tool features down-angled shearing edges that slice downward into wood fibers to protect delicate plywood veneers and delicate grain faces. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide, coated in thermal-resistant red Perma-SHIELD®, and fitted with deep center gullets for rapid waste clearance, it operates at speeds up to 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, router tables, or handheld routers in solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

• Hinge Pocketing & Hardware Mortising: Routing perfectly flat-bottomed recesses for cabinet hinges, door plates, and strike hardware without tearing surface veneers.
• Veneered Plywood Dado Milling: Machining 1/2-inch wide shallow dado channels and cabinet rabbets with clean, tearout-free top edges on delicate hardwood plywood.
• Clean CNC Surface Pocketing: Executing shallow interior cutouts and recessed hardware pockets where smooth bottom surfaces and crisp rim edges are required.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Down-Shear Cutting Geometry: Downward-angled cutter edges press wood fibers firmly into the workpiece to eliminate face splintering and surface fuzz.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating repels pitch buildup, reduces cutting friction, and prevents thermal heat degradation.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated titanium-cobalt micrograin carbide edges deliver exceptional durability and edge sharpness retention.
• Deep Center Gullet Design: Clears wood chips rapidly during shallow mortising passes to prevent thermal clogging and bottom-surface scorching.
• Computer-Balanced Dual Flutes: Precision-balanced twin cutters distribute chip load evenly to eliminate vibration and ensure flat-bottomed recesses.
• 24,000 RPM Maximum Speed Rating: Precision-engineered steel body maintains stable, chatter-free rotation across table-mounted, handheld, and CNC setups.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 16-100 1/2" Down Shear Mortising Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools Model Part Number OEM SKU 16-100 Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm) Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 inches (1/4" / 6.4 mm) Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm) Overall Tool Length (H) 2.000 inches (2" / 50.8 mm) Number of Carbide Cutters 2 Flute Carbide Cutters Cutting Style Profile Down Shear Mortising / Flat-Bottom Cutting Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped Primary Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables

Pro-Tip: Because down-shear bits push wood chips downward into the cut pocket, clear the mortise channel between passes to prevent heat buildup and maintain a perfectly flat floor for flush hinge mounting.