Freud 99-214 French Provincial Raised Panel Router Bit 2-3/4 Inch Diameter 1/2 Inch Shank Carbide 20 Degree Bevel for Cabinet Doors Millwork

Create Classic French Provincial Panels with Precision and Ease

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your cabinetry and millwork with the Freud 99-214 French Provincial Raised Panel Router Bit. This high-performance tool is engineered to produce the distinct, sophisticated 20-degree bevel found in classic French Provincial furniture and door panels. With a substantial 2-3/4 inch overall diameter, it creates a wide, dramatic profile that adds depth and value to cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and wall paneling. Whether you are building a custom kitchen or restoring period furniture, this bit delivers the crisp lines and smooth finish that professional woodworkers demand.

Beyond standard panel raising, the 99-214 offers remarkable versatility. By adjusting the depth of cut, you can use this bit to mill wide decorative grooves on any flat surface, allowing for unique architectural details. You can also customize the length of the panel tongue simply by adjusting your router table fence, ensuring a perfect fit for your specific frame-and-panel construction. Crafted with Freud’s exclusive TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide and protected by the non-stick Perma-SHIELD® coating, this bit withstands heat and resin buildup to cut cleanly through hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites. Due to its large diameter, it is designed exclusively for use in CNC or table-mounted routers.

Key Features

• French Provincial Design: Mills a classic 20-degree bevel profile for elegant raised panel doors and drawer fronts.
• Versatile Application: Capable of creating raised panels or milling decorative flat-bottom grooves up to 2-3/4" wide.
• Adjustable Tongue: Panel tongue length can be easily modified by adjusting the router table fence position.
• TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Specially formulated carbide ensures a sharper edge and longer cutting life in all materials.
• Perma-SHIELD Coating: Red non-stick coating reduces friction, prevents rust, and minimizes pitch accumulation.
• Wide Material Compatibility: Cuts flawless profiles in composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.
• Table-Mount Exclusive: Designed for safe use in table-mounted routers and CNC machines due to large cutting diameter.

What's Included

(1) Freud 99-214 French Provincial Raised Panel Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Specifications

Pro-Tip: Safety is critical with large diameter bits like this. Always reduce your router's speed to 12,000 RPM or less before starting the cut. Never attempt to remove all the material in a single pass; make 3 to 5 light passes to reduce strain on the motor and prevent burning the wood.