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title: "Freud 99-518 3-1/2-inch (Dia.) Raised Panel Bit with 1/2-inch Shank"
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price: "€ 102.07"
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# Perma-SHIELD coating resists heat & resin 1/2-inch shank fits table routers 3.5-inch cutting diameter Freud 99-518 3-1/2-inch (Dia.) Raised Panel Bit with 1/2-inch Shank

**Brand:** freud
**Price:** € 102.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your woodworking game with flawless raised panels every time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Freud 99-518 3-1/2-inch (Dia.) Raised Panel Bit with 1/2-inch Shank by freud
- **How much does it cost?** € 102.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1895539-freud-99-518-3-1-2-inch-dia-raised-panel)

## Best For

- freud enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted freud brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quadra-Cut Precision:** 4 cutting blades deliver ultra-smooth, splinter-free finishes—no rework needed.
- • **Professional-Grade Finish:** Ideal for raised panels, cabinet doors, and decorative molding with glassy smooth edges.
- • **Heat & Corrosion Resistant:** Exclusive Perma-SHIELD coating extends tool life by preventing heat buildup and resin adhesion.
- • **Durability Meets Performance:** TiCo Hi-Density MicroGrain carbide ensures long-lasting sharpness and reliability.
- • **Versatile Stock Compatibility:** Adjustable carbide height for perfect cuts on 5/8" to 3/4" thick panels.

## Overview

The Freud 99-518 Raised Panel Bit is a 3.5-inch diameter, 1/2-inch shank router bit featuring Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut design with four cutting blades for a smooth, splinter-free finish. Engineered with TiCo Hi-Density MicroGrain carbide and coated with Perma-SHIELD, it offers superior durability and heat resistance. Perfect for professional woodworkers crafting raised panels, cabinet doors, and decorative moldings on 5/8" to 3/4" thick stock using table-mounted routers.

## Description

Product Description The Freud 3-1/2" Quadra-Cut Raised Panel Bit is the ideal tool for creating beautiful, raised panels for cabinet doors, drawer fronts, paneling, and other decorative woodworking projects. Featuring Freud's revolutionary Quadra-Cut design, this bit provides a splinter-free surface with downward cutting wings for clean edges and upward cutting wings for a smooth finish. The bit is available with a 1/2" carbide height for 5/8" stock or a 5/8" carbide height for 3/4" stock, allowing you to work with different panel thicknesses. Designed for use in table-mounted routers with a fence, it is perfect for routing hardwood, softwood, and composite panels. Freud’s Perma-SHIELD coating ensures durability, extending the life of the bit while resisting heat and resin buildup. Whether you are working on cabinetry, paneling, or decorative woodwork, the Freud Quadra-Cut Raised Panel Bit delivers precision and professional-quality results. desertcart.com Designed for the serious woodworker, the Freud 99-518 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Cove Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank features a non-stick Perma-Shield coating and Freud's patented Quadra-Cut design for a smoother finish that requires no rework. Quadra-Cut employs four cutting blades, rather than the industry standard of two, allowing you to create raised panels for doors and paneling and produce decorative tops, plaques, and molding. Because it's constructed with Freud's exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide MicroGrain material, this durable router bit is designed to last.Quadra-Cut Design for a Consistently Clean FinishThe exclusive Quadra-Cut design uses four cutters for a flawless finish. This innovative cutter design works by utilizing two of the cutters for an upward cutting action, while the other two cutters simultaneously cut downward. The result is an amazingly smooth finish that requires no rework.Produce Smooth Paneling and Decorative MoldingUse the 99-518 Raised Panel Router Bit on any table-mounted portable router that accepts a 1/2-inch shank for creating professional-quality raised panels on doors and paneling, as well as decorative tops, plaques, and molding. The resulting panels will exhibit a glassy smoothness, even when you're tackling cross-grain applications.The 99-518 features a 5/8-inch carbide height that easily accommodates stock measuring 3/4 inches.Durable Design with Protective Coating to Resist Heat and CorrosionFreud equips all of their router bits with their exclusive TiCo Hi-Density MicroGrain carbide for maximum durability and cutting life. In addition, Freud shields their bits from heat, rust, corrosion and wear by coating all of their Quadra-Cut Router Bits with their exclusive non-stick, red Perma-SHIELD coating.The 99-518 Raised Panel Router Bit is 2-1/2 inches long with a 1/2-inch shank, an overall diameter of 3-1/2 inches, and a large radius of 1-1/2 inches. Freud cutting tools are backed by the Freud Limited Lifetime Cutting Tool Warranty to ensure customer satisfaction with every purchase.About Freud: A History of Innovative ManufacturingAn industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt. By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more. For more information, visit www.freudtools.com or contact customer service at phone: 800-472-7307.What's in the BoxFreud 99-518 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Cove Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank

Review: Best Router bits on the market - I ordered the Freud 99-518 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit on October 13, 2013 and it arrived at my doorstep on October 25, 2013. Upon arrival I opened the desertcart boxed package to see my purchase and was very disappointed by the packaging, although it was packaged by desertcart with plastic balloon bags to keep the case with the bit firmly in place the problem is within the storage case that holds the bit. If you look at the ending video I uploaded with my review you'll notice the storage case and the little booklet is badly damaged by the Router bit because it came out of the slot in the base of the storage case and moved around pretty violently during transportation. However that was not really a concern to me, the real problem was if my Router bit cutting edges had been chipped then it would've been some major problem. I say major because I live in Trinidad, West Indies and to send back my Router bit would really be a big problem for me. It would've been very costly for me to send it back, so think of my dilemma! I have to blame the Freud company and not desertcart because if an item like this is moving from destination to destination then I think they had better get their act together and place some sort of Styrofoam or some type of proper packaging material within the storage compartment to prevent these type of expensive bits from falling out of its slot where the bit is placed. This bit cost me $658.00 TTD after tax clearance and freight charges included and to pay that sum of money I think they can do better than that. That said the Freud Router bit was in great condition (Thank God for that) and I'm really impressed by Freud with their cutting edge technology, CUTTING EDGE being the emphasis. If you noticed in the video, as I had said in a previous review with a similar Freud 99-515 3-1/2-Inch 2+2 Raised Panel Bit . Although my Bench Dog 40-123 ProPlate Large Group1 has a very large opening I could not get any of my wrenches in the opening to tighten or loosen the bit. I must also say thank you desertcart for your great prices and AWESOME on time delivery, just 12 days time I received my item from your online store shipped to Miami then to Trinidad.
Review: Smooth cutting - good quality. - I am very satisfied with the quality and function of this very large router bit. It is recommended to take 3 progressively deeper cuts to make a full raised panel - and that is especially tru with harder woods. Smooth and burn-free final cut that needs minimal sanding.

## Features

- Use 1/2" height for 5/8" stock. Use 5/8" height for 3/4" stock.
- Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.
- Use on table-mounted portable routers.
- Ideal For: Creating beautiful raised panels for cabinet doors or wall paneling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0000225YK |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #413,058 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #77 in Router Door & Window Bits |
| Color | Perma-shield Coating Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (106) |
| Cut Type | Quadra Cut |
| Cutting Diameter | 3.5 Inches |
| Date First Available | November 8, 1999 |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00008925386209 |
| Included Components | Raised Panel Router Bit |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Diameter | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 99-518 |
| Manufacturer | Freud |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number of Flutes | 4 |
| Part Number | 99-518 |
| Pattern | Set |
| Power Source | Hand_powered |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Style | 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit |
| UPC | 008925386209 |
| Usage | Professional |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |
| Warranty Description | Freud Limited Tooling Warranty. Contact Freud customer service for more details. 800-334-4107 |
| Wattage | 1 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Freud
- **Cutting Length:** 3.5 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 16 ounces
- **Material:** Blend
- **Size:** One Size

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Router bits on the market
*by E***L on October 26, 2013*

I ordered the Freud 99-518 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit on October 13, 2013 and it arrived at my doorstep on October 25, 2013. Upon arrival I opened the Amazon boxed package to see my purchase and was very disappointed by the packaging, although it was packaged by Amazon with plastic balloon bags to keep the case with the bit firmly in place the problem is within the storage case that holds the bit. If you look at the ending video I uploaded with my review you'll notice the storage case and the little booklet is badly damaged by the Router bit because it came out of the slot in the base of the storage case and moved around pretty violently during transportation. However that was not really a concern to me, the real problem was if my Router bit cutting edges had been chipped then it would've been some major problem. I say major because I live in Trinidad, West Indies and to send back my Router bit would really be a big problem for me. It would've been very costly for me to send it back, so think of my dilemma! I have to blame the Freud company and not Amazon because if an item like this is moving from destination to destination then I think they had better get their act together and place some sort of Styrofoam or some type of proper packaging material within the storage compartment to prevent these type of expensive bits from falling out of its slot where the bit is placed. This bit cost me $658.00 TTD after tax clearance and freight charges included and to pay that sum of money I think they can do better than that. That said the Freud Router bit was in great condition (Thank God for that) and I'm really impressed by Freud with their cutting edge technology, CUTTING EDGE being the emphasis. If you noticed in the video, as I had said in a previous review with a similar Freud 99-515 3-1/2-Inch 2+2 Raised Panel Bit . Although my Bench Dog 40-123 ProPlate Large Group1 has a very large opening I could not get any of my wrenches in the opening to tighten or loosen the bit. I must also say thank you Amazon for your great prices and AWESOME on time delivery, just 12 days time I received my item from your online store shipped to Miami then to Trinidad.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth cutting - good quality.
*by A***R on August 2, 2019*

I am very satisfied with the quality and function of this very large router bit. It is recommended to take 3 progressively deeper cuts to make a full raised panel - and that is especially tru with harder woods. Smooth and burn-free final cut that needs minimal sanding.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything Freud promised
*by M***T on October 7, 2013*

Three years ago, my company closed so I took a 30-year long hobby of woodworking to the streets. One of the things I learned early in this process is that having tools which consistently perform well is essential for meeting the quality and production standards of fussy customers. Lately, I have been busy making built-ins, and that means lots of custom raised panel doors. Simply said, this bit cuts with little effort, and does indeed produce a smooth finish along the end grain of the panel. I've used it on poplar (cuts that like butter) and maple so far, and the results are spectacular. I'm slowly working up to industrial grade equipment, so some of my tools are still hobby grade. I'm using a Dewalt 619 plunge router on a home made router table with a simple drop-in mounting plate. Since I don't have an adjustable lift, my only beef with this bit, and many others, is that the shaft is about 1/2:" shorter than I would like. Not really the bit's fault, but for some of you hobbyists out there, this may be an important consideration.

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