Freud Mortising Router Bit 16-102 5/8 Inch Down Shear (1/4 Inch Shank Perma-SHIELD TiCo Carbide 24000 RPM CNC Hinge Pocketing Dado Plywood)

Freud 16-102 5/8 Inch Down Shear Mortising Router Bit

The Freud 16-102 is a 5/8-inch overall cutting diameter down-shear mortising router bit engineered to route flat-bottomed hinge recesses, lockset pockets, and shallow joinery channels without tearing surface veneers. Built with a 1/4-inch shank and a 1/2-inch carbide cutting height, this 2-cutter tool features downward-angled shearing edges that compress surface wood fibers downward into the workpiece to yield clean, splinter-free rim edges. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant red Perma-SHIELD® coating, 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 Plate Installation: Routing crisp, flat-bottomed mortises for wide door hinges, strike plates, and cabinet hardware without chipping delicate face veneers.
• Veneered Panel Dado Milling: Machining 5/8-inch wide shallow dado channels and cabinet rabbets with tearout-free top edges on hardwood plywood and laminated panels.
• Clean CNC Shallow Pocketing: Executing interior cutouts and recessed hardware pockets where smooth floor finishes and clean rim edges are strictly required.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Down-Shear Cutting Geometry: Downward-angled cutter edges press wood fibers into the core material to eliminate face splintering and surface fuzzing.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating repels pitch buildup, reduces cutting friction, and guards against 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 16-102 5/8" Down Shear Mortising Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools Model Part Number OEM SKU 16-102 Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.625 inches (5/8" / 15.9 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 force chips downward into the cut pocket, clear chips frequently between passes using compressed air or dust extraction to maintain a smooth, flat floor for hardware mounting.