Freud 99-571 3-1/2 Inch Raised Panel Router Bit With Backcutter 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut Premium Carbide For Flush Custom Wood Cabinet Doors

Craft Architecturally Flawless Cabinet Doors with Freud's Raised Panel Bit

Elevate the quality and precision of your custom cabinetry with the Freud 99-571 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Router Bit. Engineered for professional woodworkers and dedicated craftsmen, this specialized 1/2-inch shank bit features an integrated backcutter that simultaneously routs a rabbet on the back of your door panel while shaping the front profile. This innovative design ensures that standard 3/4-inch thick solid wood panels sit perfectly flush with the doorframe, delivering a professional, architecturally correct appearance. For maximum versatility, the set includes precision adjustment shims, allowing you to fine-tune the tongue thickness from 7/32-inch to 1/4-inch to ensure a rattle-free fit with your stiles and rails.

Achieving a glass-smooth finish on complex end-grain profiles has never been easier thanks to Freud's exclusive Quadra-Cut technology. This advanced four-cutter design utilizes two cutters that shear upwards and two that shear downwards, eliminating tear-out and significantly reducing the time you spend sanding. Constructed with Freud's proprietary high-density carbide and coated in the red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this bit resists heat, friction, and pitch buildup for an exceptionally long cutting life. Please note, due to its large 3-1/2-inch diameter, this heavy-duty bit must only be used in a secure, table-mounted router equipped with a sturdy fence.

Key Features

• Integrated backcutter rabbets the back of the panel, allowing 3/4-inch panels to sit perfectly flush with standard 3/4-inch frames.
• Exclusive Quadra-Cut four-cutter design provides a flawless, tear-out-free finish on both hardwoods and softwoods.
• Patented geometry produces a stunning, full 1-1/2-inch wide reveal for traditional, elegant raised panel doors.
• Includes precision shims to easily adjust tongue thickness from 7/32-inch to 1/4-inch for maximum compatibility.
• Freud's Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating protects the bit from heat buildup, gumming, and corrosion.
• Designed strictly for use in table-mounted routers with a fence to ensure maximum operator safety and cut precision.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter (99-571)
• (1) Set of Tongue Thickness Adjustment Shims

Specifications

Pro-Tip

When operating a large 3-1/2-inch diameter raised panel bit, safety and patience are key. Dial your variable speed router down to a maximum of 12,000 RPM to prevent burning the wood and ensure smooth operation. Instead of attempting to hog out all the material in a single pass, adjust your router fence to make three to four shallow passes. This technique dramatically reduces the strain on your router's motor, minimizes the risk of dangerous kickback, and results in a pristine, chatter-free profile.