Freud, 16-510 3/4'' Top Bearing Mortising-Dado Router Bit 1/4'' Shank

Freud 16-510 Top-Bearing Mortising/Dado Router Bit – 3/4", 1/4" Shank

• The Freud 16-510 is a versatile, top-bearing router bit designed for precise mortising, dadoes, and pattern-guided cuts. Its 3/4" cutting diameter and top-mounted bearing allow you to follow templates or jigs with accuracy, making it ideal for joinery, inlay work, and clean, guided cuts in a variety of materials. Built with Freud’s premium carbide, it delivers long-lasting sharpness and smooth cutting performance.

Key Features:

• Cutting Diameter: 3/4"

• Shank Size: 1/4"

• Bearing Location: Top-bearing for template or jig-guided routing

• Design: Straight-cut mortising/dado bit

• Material: High-density carbide for durability and superior edge retention

• Cut Quality: Produces clean, flat-bottom cuts with reduced tear-out

• Applications:

  • Mortises

  • Dadoes and grooves

  • Template and pattern routing

  • Hinge recesses

  • General joinery and woodworking

• Compatibility: Works with handheld routers and router tables (handheld recommended for template-guided cuts)

Benefits:

• The top-bearing design makes it easy to follow patterns and cut precise shapes

• Ideal for repeated cuts where consistency and accuracy matter

• Smooth, efficient chip removal thanks to Freud’s double-flute engineering

• Suitable for hardwood, softwood, plywood, and most composite materials

A versatile, reliable bit for woodworkers who need controlled template routing and clean mortises or dadoes.

Specifications:

• Overall Dia (d) 3/4"
• Carbide Height (h) 3/8"
• Shank Dia (A) 1/4"
• Overall Length (H) 2 3/32"