Freud 98-318 5 Piece French Door Bit Set
MPN: 98-318
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Transform your door projects with the Freud 98-318 5 Piece French Door Bit Set, an Ogee-profile solution designed to deliver Full Lite, Simulated Divided Lite, and True Divided Lite doors in any size and in any wood species you choose.
This carefully coordinated set combines a perfectly matched rail-and-stile pairing with essential milling bits to unlock limitless design possibilities. Build exterior-style doors that are 1-3/4" thick or interior doors at 1-3/8" thick, all with a single, reliable toolkit that keeps joints strong and alignment precise.
Key capabilities and what they mean for your shop
- Rail-and-stile pairing: Create a cohesive door frame that remains accurate across projects, ensuring consistent panel fit and a clean, professional look.
- Straight, Mortising and Intersection Bits: Mill mullions, muntins and grills to achieve Full Lite, Simulated Divided Lite, or True Divided Lite configurations without swapping tools.
- Patented tenon-length flexibility: Produce tenons of any length, giving you extra-strong joints and the ability to tailor joinery to your chosen wood and door style.
- Router-table friendly: Use with table-mounted routers on both hardwoods and softwoods—no special material restrictions, just great results.
- Profile option: This is the Ogee variant of Freud’s French Door Sets (98-318). Freud also offers Roundover (98-317) and Cove & Bead (98-319) profiles to match different architectural vibes.
Why this set stands out
- Designed for versatility, this 5-piece set lets you design and fabricate doors that mimic classic dividers or boast true gridwork, all in a single toolkit.
- The combination of precise rail-and-stile frames with targeted bit work reduces setup time and increases consistency across multiple doors and wood species.
- The Ogee profile adds a refined, traditional edge to exterior or interior doors, elevating craftsmanship without sacrificing practicality or durability.
Ideal use cases
- Custom front doors or interior passage doors where you want the classic look of divided light without outsourcing glasswork.
- Projects that require either Full Lite clarity, Simulated Divided Lite aesthetics, or True Divided Lite muntin/grill configurations.
- Shop environments where you need one reliable set that handles multiple door sizes and wood species with consistent results.
Practical tips for best results
- Start with flat, well-seasoned stock and support panels during routing to minimize tear-out and maximize edge quality.
- Make progressive passes for deeper profiles to preserve bit life and achieve cleaner cuts.
- Secure the workpiece firmly in a router table setup and follow proper feed direction to maintain control and accuracy.
- Pair this set with the appropriate wood choice for your design—hardwoods for exterior doors and controlled softwoods for interior applications—to achieve stable, long-lasting joints.
With the Freud 98-318 5 Piece French Door Bit Set, you gain a precise, flexible toolkit that supports sophisticated door design while keeping your workflow efficient. If you’re aiming for authentic divided-light aesthetics in a custom installation, this Ogee-profile set delivers the look you want, the strength you need, and the versatility to adapt to any project.
Transform your door projects with the Freud 98-318 5 Piece French Door Bit Set, an Ogee-profile solution designed to deliver Full Lite, Simulated Divided Lite, and True Divided Lite doors in any size and in any wood species you choose.
This carefully coordinated set combines a perfectly matched rail-and-stile pairing with essential milling bits to unlock limitless design possibilities. Build exterior-style doors that are 1-3/4" thick or interior doors at 1-3/8" thick, all with a single, reliable toolkit that keeps joints strong and alignment precise.
Key capabilities and what they mean for your shop
- Rail-and-stile pairing: Create a cohesive door frame that remains accurate across projects, ensuring consistent panel fit and a clean, professional look.
- Straight, Mortising and Intersection Bits: Mill mullions, muntins and grills to achieve Full Lite, Simulated Divided Lite, or True Divided Lite configurations without swapping tools.
- Patented tenon-length flexibility: Produce tenons of any length, giving you extra-strong joints and the ability to tailor joinery to your chosen wood and door style.
- Router-table friendly: Use with table-mounted routers on both hardwoods and softwoods—no special material restrictions, just great results.
- Profile option: This is the Ogee variant of Freud’s French Door Sets (98-318). Freud also offers Roundover (98-317) and Cove & Bead (98-319) profiles to match different architectural vibes.
Why this set stands out
- Designed for versatility, this 5-piece set lets you design and fabricate doors that mimic classic dividers or boast true gridwork, all in a single toolkit.
- The combination of precise rail-and-stile frames with targeted bit work reduces setup time and increases consistency across multiple doors and wood species.
- The Ogee profile adds a refined, traditional edge to exterior or interior doors, elevating craftsmanship without sacrificing practicality or durability.
Ideal use cases
- Custom front doors or interior passage doors where you want the classic look of divided light without outsourcing glasswork.
- Projects that require either Full Lite clarity, Simulated Divided Lite aesthetics, or True Divided Lite muntin/grill configurations.
- Shop environments where you need one reliable set that handles multiple door sizes and wood species with consistent results.
Practical tips for best results
- Start with flat, well-seasoned stock and support panels during routing to minimize tear-out and maximize edge quality.
- Make progressive passes for deeper profiles to preserve bit life and achieve cleaner cuts.
- Secure the workpiece firmly in a router table setup and follow proper feed direction to maintain control and accuracy.
- Pair this set with the appropriate wood choice for your design—hardwoods for exterior doors and controlled softwoods for interior applications—to achieve stable, long-lasting joints.
With the Freud 98-318 5 Piece French Door Bit Set, you gain a precise, flexible toolkit that supports sophisticated door design while keeping your workflow efficient. If you’re aiming for authentic divided-light aesthetics in a custom installation, this Ogee-profile set delivers the look you want, the strength you need, and the versatility to adapt to any project.