3/8 Inch Panel Pilot Bit With 1/4 Inch Shank, 3 Inch Overall Length, 2 Cutter Carbide Router Bit For Siding, Sheathing And Paneling, Ideal For Template Work And Kickback Safe Performance
✔️ 3/8 in dia, 3 in long, 1/4 in shank (9.5 mm, 76.2 mm)
Freud's Panel Pilot Bit with a 1/4 inch shank is built for fast, clean openings in siding, sheathing, and paneling. It shines in template work when used with portable routers, offering carbide tips for longevity and a kickback-reducing design for safer operation.
✅ Overall diameter 3/8 in (9.525 mm), overall length 3 in (76.2 mm), shank diameter 1/4 in (6.35 mm)
✅ Carbide height 1 in (25.4 mm), two cutters for efficient cutting
✅ Kickback reducing design improves safety during routing
✅ Individually balanced and precision ground for smooth cuts
✅ Freud's limited lifetime warranty
💡 What is the best use case for a panel pilot bit with carbide tips?
Answer: The panel pilot bit is handy for creating precise openings in paneling, siding, and sheathing when routing templates on a portable router.
- Handy for template routing on cabinetry and wall panels
- Self-starting drill-through point for easy starts
- Carbide tips outlast HSS in outdoor projects
- Kickback reducing design improves operator safety