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Reddit mentions of Freud 1/2" (Dia.) Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/2" Shank (12-128),Red
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Freud 1/2" (Dia.) Double Flute Straight Bit with 1/2" Shank (12-128),Red. Here are the top ones.
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- End of bit relief allows for fast plunging
- Cuts all composite materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods
- Freud straight bits cut smoother than other bits because of the precise shear and hook angles
- Overall Dia. (D) 1/2", Carbide Height (h) 2", 1/2" Shank
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Specs:
| Color | Red |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 0.21875 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
Sure!
A planer is essentially just a really big two flute router bit with removable blades that can also be adjusted.
Get yourself a two flute straight edge plunger bit, (something like this), and put it in your router. Make sure your bed is setup properly to mimick a jointer setup, then hold the board flat to the table, and push into the router wall a little bit, and you'll get a clean edge suitable for jointing.
It's effectively a planer on its side. I really like it because I prefer the motion of pushing compared to a planer but that's just me.
Sadly, using this method, you're bits will wear uneven over time and you'll start to notice that your joints aren't perfectly 90, so you'll have to replace the bit. But in all honesty, planer blades wear too (people just don't notice as easily since you can't pick up the blade and compare it to a straight edge compared to a bit) and they're probably the same cost as a new bit to get sharpened professionally or replace.
There are router jigs that are really cool you should google. I don't use them but i really want to try them out. They help remove a lot of the pressures and help give you a straight edge to work with.
Youtube is your friend!
Not too sure why you've ruled out a router. Here's a quick example of a straight bit that will go to 2.5" deep. While the flutes may not be 2.5" long, as long as the total bit length is around 3" or more it should be able to reach the full depth with 1/2 an inch being held in the collet. It is still a good idea to hog out the waste with a drill, and take light cuts with the router. The bit that I linked to has an overall length of 4 1/8", which would provide a comfortable amount of shank in the collet.