Freud Router Bit 16-094 7/32 Inch Mortising Down Shear (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 24000 RPM Plywood Hinge Dadoes Grooves)

Freud 16-094 7/32 Inch Mortising Down Shear Router Bit

The Freud 16-094 is a 7/32-inch overall cutting diameter down-shear mortising router bit engineered to rout precise, splinter-free hinge recesses, underside dadoes, and shallow hardware pockets in 1/4-inch nominal plywood. Built with a heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank and downward shearing 2-cutter geometry, this tool forces surface wood fibers downward into the cut to eliminate top-veneer tearout and chip edge fraying. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates at speeds up to 24,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, veneers, plywood, and composites in CNC machinery, handheld routers, or router tables.

Best Used For:

• 1/4-Inch Nominal Plywood Dadoing: Milling snug 7/32-inch joinery dado channels and shelf slots into undersized 1/4-inch cabinet plywood.
• Flawless Surface Hinge Mortising: Cutting flat-bottom mortises for cabinet hinges and hardware in veneered sheet goods without surface splintering.
• Clean-Edge CNC Pocketing: Executing high-speed interior cutouts and shallow recess routing across abrasive laminate sheets and composite boards.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Down-Shear Angle Cutting Action: Downward shearing carbide geometry pushes top wood fibers down to prevent surface veneer tearout and splintering.
• Undersized 7/32-Inch Diameter Sizing: Specially dimensioned to match the actual metric thickness of standard 1/4-inch cabinet plywood for tight joints.
• Deep Center Evacuation Gullets: Precision-milled center gullet clearance facilitates rapid chip ejection without heat accumulation or cutter clogging.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Industrial-grade titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains high edge retention under heavy production friction.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating guards against pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and thermal corrosion.
• Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Body: Precision body balancing ensures vibration-free tracking at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 16-094 7/32" Mortising Down Shear Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools Model Part Number OEM SKU 16-094 Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 0.219 inches (7/32" / 5.6 mm) Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm) Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm) Overall Tool Length (H) 2.250 inches (2-1/4" / 57.2 mm) Shear Angle Cutting Direction Down-Shear Action (Downward Fiber Pressure) Number of Carbide Cutters 2 Flute Carbide Cutters Maximum Operating Speed 24,000 RPM Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped Primary Machine Compatibility CNC Routers, Handheld Routers, Router Tables

Pro-Tip: Because down-shear cutters push wood chips downward into blind mortises, clear deep mortise grooves using multiple shallow passes or compressed air to ensure optimal cutter cooling and flat-bottom accuracy.