Freud 16-520: 3/4 (dia.) Mortising Bit with 1/2 shank, 2-3/32 overall length

I love this bit. Made surfacing a cutting board easy. Like slicing butter with a hot knife.

Wired that I would be prompted to use sheerness thickness and warmth in a router bit review, but here goes... I gave it one star for sheerness because its completely opaque( its a router bit). Regarding the thickness, I gave it 3 stars since it seems appropriately thick for a router bit. Gave three stars for warmth due to the fact that its a metal bit it takes on the temperature around it when not in use. Its a good router bit but, I would look elsewhere for sheerness thickness and warmth.

Freud is still making great products! 5 stars! Another awesome company prime for corporate raiders to destroy. I hope they keep their Mitts off of this one.

I suggest ordering two at a time even though they are not cheap. I go through these bits every 3-4 months so I sometimes order 2 at a time. Good thing because this is the second time the bit broke in half on the first use and luckily I had a back up. However, because I ordered it almost 5 months ago it appears I can not return it. They are not cheap and its unfortunate that I have no recourse. When the product doesnt break its fine.

Ordered for a walnut slab I was leveling. Very sharp made quick work of the task

Regular 3/4 plywood fits perfectly in the dado with no visible gap. Have to tap longer pieces in with a rubber hammer, obviously cause no plywood is perfect. Excellent bit. Advice: If you polyurethane or paint plywood some plywood and try to get it into the dado it gets TIGHT. Still doable though.

I have used Freud products for 30 years. Freud is quality tools and this router bit fits the bill. I am very happy with this tool.

Works extremely well. Use this for flattening slabs and it’s easily twice as fast if not three times as other small shank router bits. Fits a trim router and is stable without too much extension.

I got this for plywood rabbit joints.. This bit makes the rabbit very tight indeed. Very sharp and smooth cut.

Thats a great tool! Im using it as a planner and works fantastic. Even to level boards of hard maple, allowed me to do it! Highly recommended.