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

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

This router bit is very sharp, accurate and durable. This is an excellent buy!

Precise and accurat tool that retains edge and makes clean cuts repeatedly.

The bit itself appeared cuts easily and appeared well made, but the bearing seized within a few minutes...or might have been from start. Alas, I failed to check before using. Granted i was mortising in white oak, but took shallow passes (less than 1/4), cleaned between each pass... And no, the bit is not inserted too deeply into the collet. I have been using a much smaller bit on same project....from a much less respected manufacturer, and its performed just fine.... Though much more time consuming. I have several freud bits/blades. Until now, Ive had great luck. Ill have to return this one.

I have used Freud products for 30 years. Freud is quality tools and this router bit fits the bill. I am very happy with this tool.

I got this to plane my end grain cutting boards. I needed a big bit that would take fewer passes to cover the entire board. This bit works great. There is one problem, and im not sure if it is the bit or just my router/setup. It always seems to cut one side lower than the other, and i am left with lines to sand off. It could be that I got a bad bit, or that my router is just old and not spinning true, but it hasnt been a big enough deal for me to really pinpoint where the problem is.

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.

Works great and has a long enough shaft to work with my router table. Have already used 60 times.

I suggest ordering two at a time even though they are not cheap. I go through these bits every 3-4 months so I sometimes order 2 at a time. Good thing because this is the second time the bit broke in half on the first use and luckily I had a back up. However, because I ordered it almost 5 months ago it appears I can not return it. They are not cheap and its unfortunate that I have no recourse. When the product doesnt break its fine.

This bit does the job, nice and clean. You will have to run the router at a lower speed and make a slow pass on the material, otherwise you can expect it to chatter and cause tear out.