Freud 16-128 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit

The Freud 16-128 1-1/2″ Mortising Router Bit is a reliable cutting tool engineered for producing smooth, splinter-free cuts in a wide range of materials including veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials. With its 1-1/2″ diameter and down shear design, this bit is ideal for creating clean hinge mortises, dadoes, and grooves with minimal surface tear-out. Whether you’re using a CNC machine, a hand-held router, or a table-mounted router, this bit is built for high-performance routing in both industrial and workshop environments. Its deep center gullets allow for fast chip removal, preventing buildup and ensuring clean and accurate cuts every time.

Equipped with Freud’s exclusive Perma-SHIELD® coating, the bit resists heat, pitch buildup, and corrosion—key factors when working on high-volume or precision woodworking jobs. The dual-cutter, carbide-tipped design allows for extended life and consistent performance across a wide range of cutting applications. Whether you’re routing solid wood door frames or installing cabinet hardware, this mortising bit offers the precision needed for professional results.

Freud  1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit At a Glance

• Down Shear Design: Helps push wood fibers downward, delivering clean top surfaces with minimal tear-out
• Deep Center Gullets: Allows for maximum chip clearance, reducing heat buildup and improving efficiency
• Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Protects against pitch buildup, heat, and corrosion for longer tool life
• Versatile Router Compatibility: Works with CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers for flexible use in various setups
• Precision-Milled Carbide Tips: Delivers consistent, long-lasting performance in hardwoods, softwoods, and composites
• High RPM Tolerance: Rated up to 16,000 RPM, ideal for high-speed routing applications
• Wide Cutting Diameter: The 1-1/2″ diameter enables wider mortises or grooves with fewer passes

Markets

• Finish Carpentry Used for clean hinge mortises and grooves when installing doors, casing, or hardware.
• Cabinet Making Ideal for cutting dadoes and insetting hardware on custom cabinetry projects.
• Educational Institutions & Trade Schools Suitable for teaching routing techniques with reliable, repeatable results.
• Furniture Manufacturing Great for milling grooves, joinery slots, or hardware insets in furniture components.
• Property Maintenance Crews Used for accurate, repeatable hardware installations in large facilities.
• Woodworking Shops Provides smooth, splinter-free mortises across various materials and project types.
• Municipal or City Building Maintenance Helps with retrofitting and maintenance tasks involving doors, cabinetry, and interior fittings.

This bit is a go-to solution for finish carpenters, custom cabinet shops, and tradespeople working with fine woodworking or trim installation. Those working in municipal or institutional maintenance can rely on it for consistent results in repetitive installations like door hinge routing. For trade schools or woodworking programs, the bit is also a reliable training tool, allowing learners to experience clean results while understanding the principles of plunge routing and mortising.

Freud 16-128 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit Features

• Down shear design on most bits for clean top surfaces
• Deep center gullets for fast chip removal
• Use on CNC, Hand-held and Table-Mounted Portable Routers
• Available with top bearings to suit popular routing jigs
• Freud Perma-SHIELD® Coating

Freud 16-128 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit Ideal For

• Mortising Hinges & Hardware
• Dadoes

Freud 16-128 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit Cuts

• Veneered Plywod
• Hardwoods
• Softwoods
• Composites

Freud 16-128 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit Specifications

• Number of Cutters: 2
• Maximum RPM: 16,000
• Carbide Height: 5/8″
• Overall Diameter: 1-1/2″
• Overall Length: 2-17/32″
• Shank Diameter: 1/2″

Why Customers Choose the Freud 1-1/2″ (Dia.) Mortising Bit

Whether you’re routing hinge pockets or carving clean grooves for shelving, the Freud 16-128 mortising bit gets the job done fast and clean. With a 1-1/2” diameter and chip-clearing design, it’s a solid choice when working on cabinet doors, trim, or structural joinery. Woodworkers appreciate its ability to chew through softwoods and hardwoods alike without burning or bogging down—especially in materials like MDF or veneered ply. It’s the kind of router bit you’ll keep close on every job that calls for precision routing or joinery, whether you’re on-site or in the shop.