The Freud 04-132 is a 1/2-inch diameter, 2-flute carbide straight router bit designed for general stock removal in woodworking and composite material applications. This bit delivers smooth cuts across a wide range of materials, making it suitable for both professional and hobbyist work on plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composition materials.
Whether you’re working on a CNC machine, automatic router, handheld router, or table-mounted setup, this straight bit performs reliably across multiple platforms. The two-flute design balances material removal with excellent surface quality, while the carbide construction provides lasting sharpness and consistent results across your projects.
Features and Benefits
- 2-Flute Carbide Design: Two flutes provide superior material removal and deliver smoother finishes on a wide variety of workpieces.
- High-Density Carbide Construction: The carbide material ensures lasting sharpness throughout extended use on multiple projects.
- End Relief for Fast Plunging: Specialized relief geometry at the bit end allows for fast plunging, cutting down plunge time significantly on repetitive operations.
- Versatile Router Compatibility: Works seamlessly on CNC machines, automatic routers, hand-held routers, and stationary table-mounted systems.
- Multiple Material Capability: Cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods with consistent quality.
Specifications
- Brand: Freud
- Model: 04-132
- Cutter Diameter: 1/2 in.
- Shank Diameter: 1/4 in.
- Overall Length: 2-1/8 in.
- Number of Flutes: 2
- Cutting Tool Material: Carbide
How to Use
Use this bit on CNC equipment, automatic routers, handheld routers, and table-mounted portable routers. It cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and softwood effectively.








