Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit

The Freud TM1465 1-1/2″ MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit is built for precision surface planing, spoilboard flattening, and rabbeting tasks on CNC machines and table-mounted routers. Featuring a 1/2″ shank and replaceable solid carbide inserts, this bit is designed to deliver an exceptionally long service life and a clean, accurate finish even in abrasive materials like MDF. Its 1-1/2″ diameter allows for wide, consistent passes, making it ideal for flattening wooden slabs, resurfacing spoilboards, and cutting rabbets in panel work.

Equipped with Freud’s TiCo™ Super Density Carbide inserts and advanced cutting geometry, the TM1465 ensures efficient chip evacuation and reduced cutting load on your router or CNC. With four-sided solid carbide inserts that can be rotated to expose fresh cutting edges, users get extended use out of each knife, keeping downtime and replacement costs low. This bit is a go-to choice for makers, furniture builders, cabinet shops, and CNC operators who need reliable results in MDF, hardwood, plywood, and other sheet goods.

Freud 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit At a Glance

• 1-1/2″ Diameter Cutting Area: Covers wide surface area for efficient flattening and rabbeting
• 4-Sided Replaceable Carbide Inserts: Extends tool life—rotate to use fresh edges without replacing the bit
• TiCo™ Super Density Carbide: Manufactured by Freud for longer cutting life and improved durability in tough materials
• Optimized for CNC and Table-Mounted Routers: Maintains stability and precision even under continuous use
• Advanced Cutting Geometry: Promotes superior chip clearance and smooth surface finishes
• Performs in Abrasive Materials: Designed to handle MDF, plywood, and other composite boards without dulling quickly
• High-Speed Compatible: Rated up to 16,000 RPM for high-efficiency material remova.

Markets

• CNC Woodworking Shops Ideal for surfacing spoilboards, routing dadoes, and creating flat work surfaces with precision.
• Furniture Manufacturing Used to flatten large glue-ups or slabs and rout precise rabbets for assembly or detailing.
• Custom Cabinet Makers Perfect for clean, repeatable rabbets and dadoes in MDF and plywood components.
• Live Edge Slab Workers Efficient tool for flattening uneven wood slabs before sanding or finishing.
• Educational Woodshops & Trade Schools Useful for teaching advanced CNC techniques with long-lasting performance.
• Millwork & Trim Shops Used to clean up panels and prep flat surfaces for trim or veneer applications.
• Sign Makers Useful in prepping MDF blanks for engraving or cutting in CNC signage work.

Professionals using CNC routers or table-mounted setups can expect clean results pass after pass, with reduced tear-out and minimal surface cleanup. The TM1465 is particularly valuable in slab flattening workflows, where consistency and finish quality are critical. It’s also an excellent choice for routing clean rabbets in cabinet components or joinery, especially in composite or engineered woods.

Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit Features

• Specifically designed for CNC Makers to deliver long cutting life, maximum durability and high quality finish
• Use on CNC and Table-Mounted Portable Routers
• Enhanced TiCo™ Super Density Carbide with chromium designed and manufactured by Freud for 2x cutting life
• Advanced cutting geometry for superior chip evacuation and finish quality
• Ideal for spoilboard surfacing

Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit Ideal For

• CNC
• Mortising
• Dadoes

Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit Cuts

• MDF

Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit Replacement Parts

• #TM1465-RPLKS – 4pc Replacement Insert Knife Set
• #VT05MAA9 – 1pc Countersink Screw
• #VT71MAA9 – 1pc Insert Locking Screw

Freud TM1465 Router Bit 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit Specifications

• Number of Cutters: 4 (replaceable solid carbide inserts)
• Maximum RPM: 16,000
• Carbide Height: 1/2″
• Overall Diameter: 1-1/2″
• Overall Length: 2-1/4″
• Shank Diameter: 1/2″

Why Woodworkers Choose the Freud 1-1/2″ (Dia.) MDF Spoilboard Surfacing & Rabbeting Bit

Customers choose the Freud TM1465 when they need a reliable bit to flatten a slab, clean up a spoilboard, or cut precise rabbets without burning through cutters. It’s commonly referred to as a slab surfacing bit, flycutter, or planing bit in the shop, and it’s well-suited for both CNC and router table setups. Whether you’re cleaning up reclaimed wood or prepping a surface for epoxy pour, this bit offers clean passes, long life, and dependable Freud quality.