Product Description

3-1/2" Raised Panel Bit, Ogee, 1/2 Shank, TiCo&tm. High Density Carbide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33388 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Freud
• Model: 99-520
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 4.38" w x 6.50" l, .92 pounds

Features

• 2+2, 3-1/2-Inch raised panel bit
• Two wings to do the main cutting of the profile
• Two wings to cut the top part of the profile

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for the serious woodworker, the Freud 99-520 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Ogee Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank features a non-stick Perma-Shield coating and Freud's patented Quadra-Cut design for a smoother finish that requires no rework. Quadra-Cut employs four cutting blades, rather than the industry standard of two, allowing you to create raised panels for doors and paneling and produce decorative tops, plaques, and molding. Because it's constructed with Freud's exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide MicroGrain material, this durable router bit is designed to last.

Quadra-Cut delivers quick, clean results.View larger.

This bit creates attractive raised paneling and decorative molding.

Different setups let you achieve multiple profiles.View larger.

Quadra-Cut Design for a Consistently Clean Finish
The exclusive Quadra-Cut design uses four cutters for a flawless finish. This innovative cutter design works by utilizing two of the cutters for an upward cutting action, while the other two cutters simultaneously cut downward. The result is an amazingly smooth finish that requires no rework.

Produce Smooth Paneling and Decorative Molding
Use the 99-520 Raised Panel Router Bit on any table-mounted portable router that accepts a 1/2-inch shank for creating professional-quality raised panels on doors and paneling, as well as decorative tops, plaques, and molding. The resulting panels will exhibit a glassy smoothness, even when you're tackling cross-grain applications.

The 99-520 features a 5/8-inch carbide height that easily accommodates stock measuring 3/4 inches.

Durable Design with Protective Coating to Resist Heat and Corrosion
Freud equips all of their router bits with their exclusive TiCo Hi-Density MicroGrain carbide for maximum durability and cutting life. In addition, Freud shields their bits from heat, rust, corrosion and wear by coating all of their Quadra-Cut Router Bits with their exclusive non-stick, red Perma-SHIELD coating.

The 99-520 Raised Panel Router Bit is 2-1/2 inches long with a 1/2-inch shank and an overall diameter of 3-1/2 inches. This bit produces a beautiful two-radius design with a large radius of 25/32 inches and a small radius of 5/32 inches for a unique, custom look. Freud cutting tools are backed by the Freud Limited Lifetime Cutting Tool Warranty to ensure customer satisfaction with every purchase.

About Freud: A History of Innovative Manufacturing
An industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.

By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more. For more information, visit www.freudtools.com or contact customer service at phone: 800-472-7307.

What's in the Box
Freud 99-520 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Ogee Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank

From the Manufacturer
Freud's exclusive 2+2 raised panel bits produce raised panels that are glass smooth, even on cross grain and never have the bothersome fine splinters at the top of the profile edge. Freud's engineers have set two wings to do the main cutting of the profile, while two others cut the top part of the profile. This leaves none of the fuzz associated with standard three-wing cutters. Overall diameter 3-1/2-Inch, bearing diameter 1/2-Inch, carbide height 5/8-Inch, large radius 25/32-Inch, overall length 2-1/2-Inch.

Customer Reviews

Great bit
This panel raising bit does a great job of cutting smooth and beautiful raised panels. I purchased this bit as part of a Freud cabinet door building set, and I have been thorougly impressed. The quality of all 3 of the bits is excellent. My Freud bits are the standard by which I measure all other router bits. I've worn out a cheap set of router bits and returned a medium quality set of bits due to their inferior quality. The quality of the Freud bits is well worth the cost. I will be buying more Freud panel raising bits.

The bit has a very large diameter and required some ingenuity to use in my homemade router table.

Make sure you realize that this bit cuts too deeply to allow you to make 3/4" thick panels that are flush with the frame.

Excellent Bit
This is an excellent bit. I have used it for frame-making so far--what a smooth finish! My only concern is the max speed rating, because my router runs at a fixed 23,000 rpm rate. Since I am running it faster than recommended, I have been making several thin shavings. This has worked fine, although I am still considering a new router with adjustable speed settings.

Can't go wrong with a Freud
I have used a number of different quality router bits. What I have found through my use is that quality is always worth the money. This bit did not disappoint even a little bit.