Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set

by Freud

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The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced woodworking tools and accessories 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 this Rabbeting Bit and Bearing Set
This Freud 1-3/8-inch rabbeting bit includes a full set of bearings that allow six different depths of rabbets, as well as flush trimming. These interchangeable bearings let you cut rabbets of different depths, and permit you to combine the bearings with other profiles of bits that you already own -- for even greater versatility. You can turn rounding-over bits into beading bits, or change the profile of a molding bit. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. The bearing sizes are 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1-1/8, and 1-3/8 inches, with a 1/2-inch shank. For use with hand-held and table-mounted portable routers, these bits cut all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and softwood.

Applications
With interchangeable bearings to cut rabbets of different depths, this set produces super smooth cuts on both surfaces of the rabbet. Use it to cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods; and it's great with hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.

Key Tech Specs:

• This set can also be used in flush cutting applications
• Overall diameter: 1-3/8-inch
• Rabbeting depths: flush, 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2-inch
• Carbide height: 1/2-inch
• Shank diameter: 1/2-inch
• Overall length: 2-1/4 inches

What's in the Box
Rabbeting bit and bearing sizes are 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1-1/8, and 1-3/8 inches (1/2-inch shank), and a wrench.

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

Product Description

An industry leader for over 50 years, the Freud name equals quality, precision and craftsmanship. Freud router bits feature Freud made TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life. Each bit is individually balanced, giving a cut above the rest. Including interchangeable bearings to cut rabbets of different widths, these sets produce super smooth cuts on both surfaces of the rabbet. This router bit can also be used as a flush cutting trim bit. Use on hand-held and table-mounted portable routers. Includes hex wrench and bearings for 1/8", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" wide rabbets.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.5 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000225ZP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 32-524
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,439 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #68 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Router Bits > Joinery Bits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Same Problem, February 14, 2000

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Ronald C. Rogers (New Bern, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just received this bit set from Amazon.com. Regretably, I've found the same problem as other users - the collars for the 7/8" bearing. I called Freud and they gave me an RMA, but I'm calling again tomorrow to see if they will just send me the bearing with the collars swaged in. The bit is made in Italy, but the bearings come from China and poor comunication may be the problem. To use the system you must keep the diagram that comes with the kit.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Bear, January 4, 2000

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Pen Name "ken5555" (San Jose, California USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was very frustrated to find that parts for the first two setups I needed didn't fit or parts were apparently missing. For the 1/4" rabbet setup, the 5/16" reducers are too large to fit into the 7/8" bearing. Where's their quality control? For another setup the 3/8" and 1/2" step washers are missing or don't fit.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong parts included - Warning: you could be next!, August 26, 2002

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"jwoolman2" (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wish I had read the reviews first, then I would have known to check for parts that don't fit. But I've had good luck in the past with Freud bits and thought I was getting a quality product. I discovered tonight (like many others) that the 5/16 reducers don't fit the 7/8 bearing.

Not only do they lack quality control at the plant, but how many of these are still sitting on shelves waiting to suprise the next unfortunate buyer? Ever heard of a recall or Service Bulletin? How did I happen upon one 2 years and 8 months after they knew about the problem? (See other reviews.) Or was this the fault of the retailer or distributor?

The irony of it all is I happened to "luck-up" and find it in-stock at the local lumber yard, thus avoiding the added delay and expense of ordering on-line. This particular lumber yard is 14.5 miles up the road from Freud's USA Corporate office in High Point NC. I'm considering driving the extra distance and returning it directly to the manufacturer in person in addition to writing a letter.