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.