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

just fine

I used this on a bedframe build for my wife. I needed to mortise(or route out) a groove for a 3/4 walnut veneer plywood, and given the cost of the walnut, I was nervous. However, the bit was a perfect cut, nice tight fit, but not so tight as to strip the outer layer of the ply. Used a rubber mallet to tap it on, really nice lines. I attached pictures mid-build to show where the ply was used.

Worked great. I think I will buy another but with the longer cutting surface

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

The bit itself appeared cuts easily and appeared well made, but the bearing seized within a few minutes...or might have been from start. Alas, I failed to check before using. Granted i was mortising in white oak, but took shallow passes (less than 1/4), cleaned between each pass... And no, the bit is not inserted too deeply into the collet. I have been using a much smaller bit on same project....from a much less respected manufacturer, and its performed just fine.... Though much more time consuming. I have several freud bits/blades. Until now, Ive had great luck. Ill have to return this one.

I use this to profile the inside of my jewelry box cutting stepped tray supports. Works very smoothly and a super clean cut.!

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 used this bit in my router jig to plane a wood stump for a coffee table. The bit leveled the wood smooth. Didnt need a belt sander, used my orbital sander. The result was a gorgeous table top.

Cut tenons ona table to for breadboard ends.

Excellent cutter. Use it to cut the groove for t track