Freud 91-100 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set with 1/2-Inch Shank and Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide (B0000225YX) - Prices and Reviews

Editorial Review:

Offers a mix of favorite bits, including "V" grooving, flush trimming, chamfering and dovetailing. All bits have 1/2" shanks. Set comes in Freud's unique shadow box case that can hang on the wall or mount on the bench to keep bits handy and safe. Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. Use on hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.
Freud 13 Piece Bit Set includes the following (Freud part #s listed).
* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-100)
* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-116)
* Double Flute Straight Bit (12-152)
* Mortising Bit (16-110)
* Round Nose Bit (18-114)
* Grooving Bit (20-108)
* Dovetail Bit (22-112)
* Cove Bit (30-114)
* Rabbeting Bit (32-102)
* Rounding Over Bit (34-124)
* Roman Ogee Bit (38-106)
* Chamfer Bit (40-114)
* Bearing Flush Trim Bit (42-110)
Rockler# for 13 Piece Bit Set: 38368.

The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About Freud's Industrial Bits
Serious woodworkers choose serious accessories. They choose Freud. The Freud name equals quality, precision and craftsmanship. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. When you're looking for a serious router bit, look for Freud red.

About the 13-Piece Super Router Bit Set
Freud's 1/2-inch shank super router bit set features a whole host of high-end extras and fine details, including long-lasting MicroGrain carbide/titanium tips, tri-metal brazing, and an anti-kickback design. Each Freud bit is computer-balanced to run vibration and chatter-free at speeds well in excess of the typical 22,000 rpm of most routers. These bits have a high shear angle that produces less tear-out and chatter marks, leaving a cross-grained cut that requires little or no sanding. Multi-axis grinding helps ensure the proper relief angle on cutting edges regardless of how the bit is oriented. The kit includes a variety of useful bits most frequently used by woodworkers, including "V" grooving, flush trimming, chamfering, and dovetailing bits. All bits come with 1/2-inch shank and Freud's unique shadow box case for maximum bit protection.

Applications
These bits cut all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. They're designed for use on hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.

Warranty
These bits are covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

Are expensive router bits worth the cost? After testing Freud's 1/2-inch shank set, we think the answer is yes. The features found in these Freud bits--long-lasting micrograin carbide/titanium tips, tri-metal brazing, and an antikickback design--make them a better choice than less-expensive options. Each Freud bit is computer-balanced to run vibration- and chatter-free at speeds well in excess of the typical 22,000 rpm of most routers. These bits have a high shear angle that produces less tear-out and chatter marks, leaving a cross-grained cut that requires little or no sanding. Multiaxis grinding helps ensure the proper relief angle on cutting edges regardless of how the bit is oriented. The kit includes a variety of useful bits most frequently used by woodworkers and comes in a sturdy wooden case for maximum protection of the cutting edges. --Tim Block

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

great set, value:

Ive had this set for nearly a year. Excellent quality, freud makes superb products. I havnt used all of the bits yet but, there is always tomorrow. If I needed to invest in a bit set again though, Id buy this one.

Seconds from Freud:

Now I know where Freud dumps their mistakes. The set I ordered came in a wooden box that was in very poor condition. The pastic panel was cracked in several places and broken in a few places. The bits had the red paint chipped off on several bits and the of course the CD was unplayable. Thank goodness for Amazon replacing this set and a second set in the same shape. Freud has always made great products so I'll assume it was just a bad day for them.

great bits:

I bought this set in Nov 2006 and haven't been sorry; I would buy it again. Especially during a Freud discount special.
As of yet I haven't used all the bits, but those that I have used have performed flawlessly. What I have notice is that I can remove much more wood per pass and stress the router less with a quality bit verses a cheap one. They are worth the extra cost.
Other reviewers have commented about rust, it is true that the shanks develop some surface rust if they don't get used, that... more info

Great Bits - Some Rust:

I spent the day using several of these bits on my router table. I cut 3/4" dados in hard maple, 1/2" dovetails in hard maple, and various other cuts in hard maple and white oak.
The cut quality is excellent - maybe the best I have ever achieved. The 3/4" bit cuts a dado .755" wide. The 1/2" straight bit cuts .507" wide. The 1/2" dovetail was perfectly sized. There was almost no tearout anywhere. I would give this set 5 stars but for the small amount of rust on the 1/2" shanks. It is cosmetic only, and... more info

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