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

Bought this to flatten cutting boards after glue ups. In short, it works great leaving a very smooth surface. I was a little concerned with the 1/4” shank vs 1/2” but my router only accepts 1/4”. Holding up fine so far.

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.

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.

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

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

It amazes me that the stores who now sell this undersized (and, in my opinion, lower quality) plywood dont carry these bits in stock in the store. I am thankful for their quick availability on Amazon AND for all the people who reviewed this bit. The reviews were correct: this does exactly what you buy it to do. I am only part way into my project, but the cuts thus far have been sharp, clean and true to size. Im going to work this little guy until he wont cut butter. I am very happy I made the purchase and thanks to all of you who contributed comments!

Cut tenons ona table to for breadboard ends.

just fine

Ive been a Diablo/Freud fan since my first Diablo saw blade. I was almost about to quit woodworking because my cuts on my table saw were terrible, had a Skil saw with Skil blades. It did the job but tearout was terrible. Tried to upgrade amount of teeth, got an Irwin blade, the blade itself developed Nasty Burn marks and left Burn marks on every cut. At this point I almost gave up. Then I opted to pay a bit more and try the powder coated Diablo blades. Every single cut was professional quality! I vowed to never buy any other brand other than Freud/Diablo! Everything from saw blades to even sandpaper never let me down! I just really really wish they made carbide band saw blades!!!! Seriously, the day you try it you will never go back. With this router bit, there is absolutely NO TEAR OUT NO MATTER HOW FAST YOU GO. Which you shouldnt rush a router bit cut but even if you for some reason do, you will be surprised! I was a little skeptical because of the angle, maybe it didnt cut 1/2 all the through the groove it it does! That slight angle cleanly slices through Walnut like its poplar! The shavings look like planer shavings! This thing is a monster!!! The pictures are after I cut (8) 16 x 1/2 deep grooves on walnut and not a carbide chip or paint chipping in sight! If you get the chance to get a Freud product, youll never settle for less. The brown stuff is the walnut dust.

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.