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Description
Freud 99-444 1-3/16 Inch Handrail Router Bit Lower Profile 1/2 Shank Carbide Tipped Stair Banister Railing Custom Woodworking ToolCraft Custom Staircases: Freud 99 444 Handrail Bit for Professional Banister Profiles Transform ordinary lumber into elegant, custom staircases with the Freud 99 444 Handrail Router Bit. Designed specifically to route the lower profile of a handrail, this bit is the essential foundation for creating classic, stain grade banisters and railings. Whether you are renovating a historic home or building a new staircase from scratch, this tool allows you to
Craft Custom Staircases: Freud 99-444 Handrail Bit for Professional Banister Profiles
Transform ordinary lumber into elegant, custom staircases with the Freud 99-444 Handrail Router Bit. Designed specifically to route the lower profile of a handrail, this bit is the essential foundation for creating classic, stain-grade banisters and railings. Whether you are renovating a historic home or building a new staircase from scratch, this tool allows you to mill your own stock from a wide variety of hardwoods or softwoods, ensuring a perfect match for your interior design.
Engineered for precision and durability, this bit features Freud’s industry-leading TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide and Perma-SHIELD® Coating, which resists heat, pitch build-up, and corrosion. This ensures a flawless finish that requires minimal sanding. To create a complete handrail, simply pair this lower-profile bit with a matching top-profile bit (such as Freud 99-450, 99-452, or 99-027, sold separately). Due to its substantial size and profile depth, this bit is designed exclusively for use with CNC or table-mounted routers, providing the stability needed for safe and accurate cuts.
Key Features
- Custom Millwork: effortlessly produces beautiful, industry-standard handrail profiles in any wood species.
- Matched System: Designed to work perfectly with Freud top-profile bits (99-450, 99-452, or 99-027) for a complete handrail solution.
- Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Non-stick red coating reduces friction and heat buildup while preventing rust and pitch accumulation.
- TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Specially formulated carbide allows for a sharper edge and longer cutting life.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for producing custom banister rails in hardwood or softwood for stain-grade results.
- Table Mount Only: Designed for safe use in table-mounted routers or CNC machines due to profile size.
What's Included
(1) Freud 1-3/16" Diameter Handrail Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-444)
Specifications
| Brand | Freud |
| Item Number | 99-444 |
| Profile Application | Handrail (Lower Profile) |
| Overall Diameter (D) | 1-3/16 in |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 1/2 in |
| Carbide Height (h) | 1-1/2 in |
| Overall Length (H) | 3-1/2 in |
| Large Radius (R1) | 1/2 in |
| Small Radius (R2) | 3/8 in |
| Bearing Diameter (B) | 5/8 in |
| Max RPM | 18,000 |
| Number of Cutters | 2 |
Pro-Tip: When milling a complete handrail, always rout the side profiles first using this bit (99-444). Once the sides are established, switch to your selected top-profile bit to finish the piece. This sequence ensures the stock remains stable and flat against the router table fence for the majority of the cutting process.
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