Description
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Freud 1/2″ Mortising Bit (16-560) is designed to produce clean, accurate mortises, grooves, and dadoes with minimal tear-out. With a 5/16″ carbide height and 2-7/16″ overall length, it’s perfect for shallow mortising tasks, especially in plywood, veneer, hardwood, softwood, and composite materials. The down shear cutting action helps push wood fibers downward for splinter-free results, while deep center gullets ensure efficient chip removal. Coated with Freud’s Perma-SHIELD® for reduced friction and heat buildup, this bit is compatible with CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers.
FEATURES
• 1/2″ diameter with 5/16″ carbide height for shallow mortising
• Down shear design reduces splintering for clean top surfaces
• Deep center gullets ensure fast, smooth chip evacuation
• Perfect for hinge mortises, hardware slots, grooves, and dadoes
• Use in CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers
• Freud Perma-SHIELD® coating resists heat and pitch buildup
• Max RPM: 24,000 | Overall length: 2-7/16″ | 1/4″ shank
• Suitable for plywood, veneer, solid wood, and composites
INCLUDES
(1) Freud 1/2″ Mortising Bit