Workbench notes

Freud Blog for Blades, Bits, and Tool Setup

Read short notes about accessory selection, material matching, router setup, drill choices, and dealer conversations.

2026-09-11

The 'We Can Do That Too' Trap: Why Saying No Wins Rush Jobs

An emergency millwork specialist's argument for scope discipline on deadline work — covering why matched bits like the Freud finger joint router bit and Freud rail and stile router bits are worth the money, where a bi-metal saw blade set 11-pack and a packout wrench set genuinely earn their keep, and why agreeing to reset an electronic door lock code cost one shop a full day.

2026-09-08

Which Router Bit for Cutting? A Freud Router Bit Set Checklist

Which router bit for cutting should depend on material, cut direction, and shank size. This Freud router bit set checklist covers buying decisions, official Freud Tools website spec checks, and job storage with a side tool box and low profile socket set.