A studio image of the Freud 30-104 cove router bit, showing its red carbide head, 1/2-inch bearing, and 1/4-inch shank.
The Freud 30-104 cove bit in its clear and red retail packaging, showing the 3/8-inch radius and 1/4-inch shank size.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 30-104 bit, showing the 3/8-inch radius concave curve it cuts into a piece of wood.
A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit can cut: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_Router_Bit_1_4_Inch_Shank_30-104_for_Decorative_Edging_Millwork_and_Furniture_TiCo_Carbide 5.jpg The Freud 30-104 cove bit in its clear and red retail packaging, showing the 3/8-inch radius and 1/4-inch shank size. Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_Rout3er_Bit_1_4_Inch_Shank_30-104_for_Decorative_Edging_Millwork_and_Furniture_TiCo_Carbide.jpg A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit can cut: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites. Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_
A studio image of the Freud 30-104 cove router bit, showing its red carbide head, 1/2-inch bearing, and 1/4-inch shank.
The Freud 30-104 cove bit in its clear and red retail packaging, showing the 3/8-inch radius and 1/4-inch shank size.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 30-104 bit, showing the 3/8-inch radius concave curve it cuts into a piece of wood.
A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit can cut: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites.
Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_Router_Bit_1_4_Inch_Shank_30-104_for_Decorative_Edging_Millwork_and_Furniture_TiCo_Carbide 5.jpg The Freud 30-104 cove bit in its clear and red retail packaging, showing the 3/8-inch radius and 1/4-inch shank size. Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_Rout3er_Bit_1_4_Inch_Shank_30-104_for_Decorative_Edging_Millwork_and_Furniture_TiCo_Carbide.jpg A diagram illustrating the materials the Freud bit can cut: veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composites. Freud_3_8_Inch_Radius_Cove_
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Freud Router Bit 30-104 3/8 Inch Radius Cove (1/4 Inch Shank 18000 RPM 2 Flute TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Concave Edge Molding Woodworking Tool)

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SKU: 30-104
$29.90 USD
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Description

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Freud 30-104 3/8-Inch Radius Cove Edge-Forming Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank

The Freud 30-104 3/8-Inch Radius Cove Router Bit shapes classical concave edge moldings and architectural profiles across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites. Engineered with a precision shear-angle cutting geometry, this 1/4-inch shank bit slices through timber fibers like a hand plane to prevent cross-grain tear-out and surface splintering. Forged from proprietary TiCo High-Density Carbide and protected by a thermal red Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, this 2-cutter bit runs smoothly up to 18,000 RPM in handheld portable routers and table-mounted setups, delivering glass-smooth, stain-ready profiles on custom furniture casework, table edges, and base moldings.

Best Used For:

  • Tabletop & Furniture Edge Profiling: Shaping sweeping 3/8-inch concave edge profiles on solid oak, walnut, and cherry dining tables, nightstands, and desk lids.
  • Custom Architectural Trim & Molding: Milling decorative cove baseboards, chair rail moldings, and picture frame stock with clean transition lines.
  • Cabinet Door & Drawer Face Detailing: Routing decorative perimeter reveals on solid wood cabinet door frames and drawer fronts without edge burning.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Optimized Shear Angle Geometry: Slices wood fibers cleanly along straight and end-grain passes, eliminating tear-out and minimizing finish sanding time.
  • TiCo High-Density Carbide Cutters: Custom-blended titanium cobalt micro-grain carbide maintains razor-sharp edges through abrasive natural timbers and composite core boards.
  • Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Thermally resistant red fluoropolymer shield protects against pitch buildup, gumming, and frictional heat accumulation.
  • Integrated Pilot Guide Bearing: Smooth-spinning 1/2-inch steel ball bearing follows workpiece templates and curved edges accurately without guide fences.
  • Anti-Kickback Safety Design: Computer-balanced body limits chip bite depth per rotation to ensure safe manual feeding in handheld routers.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 30-104 3/8-Inch Radius Cove Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank
  • (1) Pre-Installed 1/2-Inch Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number 30-104
Cutting Radius (R) 0.375 in (3/8 in / 9.5 mm)
Overall Diameter (D) 1.25 in (1-1/4 in / 31.8 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.25 in (1/4 in / 6.35 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.50 in (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.1875 in (2-3/16 in / 55.6 mm)
Guide Bearing Diameter (B) 0.50 in (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
Number of Cutters 2 Flute
Maximum Rotational Speed 18,000 RPM
Cutting Edge Metallurgy TiCo High-Density Titanium Cobalt Carbide
Protective Thermal Coating Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Red Fluoropolymer
Tool Machine Compatibility Handheld Portable Routers, Router Tables, CNC Units
Pro-Tip: When routing end-grain moldings on hardwoods like white oak, take an initial light scoring pass before executing the full 3/8-inch depth; this staged cut prevents tear-out as the bit exits the unsupported corner grain.