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Freud 04-100 1/8-Inch Double Flute Straight Bit
Freud
TiCo carbide is harder and stays sharper longer than standard carbide in straight bit service
- 1/4-inch cutting diameter
- TiCo carbide
- Two-flute design
- 1/4-inch shank
Pros
- TiCo carbide is harder and stays sharper longer than standard carbide in straight bit service
- 1/4-inch diameter is the most commonly needed groove width for shelf pins, small dadoes, and slots
- Two-flute design provides clean cut walls and good chip clearance
- Freud 04-100 is the reference recommendation for general straight bit purchases
Cons
- 1/4-inch diameter only -- one size
- Need to buy multiple bits or a set to cover different groove widths
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