A studio product photograph of the Freud 30-109 Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, two TiCo carbide cutting flutes, and a silver ball bearing pilot on a 1/2 inch shank.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 30-109 bit illustrating a decorative concave cove edge cut into a wood block with a specified 3/16 inch radius.
A studio product photograph of the Freud 30-109 Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, two TiCo carbide cutting flutes, and a silver ball bearing pilot on a 1/2 inch shank.
A studio product photograph of the Freud 30-109 Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, two TiCo carbide cutting flutes, and a silver ball bearing pilot on a 1/2 inch shank.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 30-109 bit illustrating a decorative concave cove edge cut into a wood block with a specified 3/16 inch radius.
A studio product photograph of the Freud 30-109 Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, two TiCo carbide cutting flutes, and a silver ball bearing pilot on a 1/2 inch shank.
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Freud Router Bit 30-109 7/8 In Dia 1/2 In Shank Cove (24000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Ball Bearing Pilot 3/16 In Radius Concave Edging Tool)

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SKU: 30-109
$33.79 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 3/16 Inch Radius Cove Router Bit 30-109 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 30-109 7/8-Inch Diameter Cove Router Bit functions as an industrial-grade edge-profiling tool engineered to execute 3/16-inch radius concave edge profiles, architectural trim details, and decorative furniture moldings on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, this heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 1/2-inch ball bearing pilot, a 1/2-inch carbide cutting height, and a 24,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute shear-angle bit slices wood fibers cleanly to eliminate tear-out and surface burning across custom cabinetry and furniture construction.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Edge Cove Profiling: Milling smooth 3/16-inch radiused concave edges along tabletop perimeters, stool seats, and cabinet face frames.
  • Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Detailing: Shaping subtle concave border curves on solid hardwood door stiles and drawer faces to soften sharp corners.
  • Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Following straight or curved workpiece edges using the integrated 1/2-inch ball bearing pilot to maintain uniform cove depth.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision Shear-Angle Flute Geometry: Cutters are positioned at a shear angle to slice through wood fibers smoothly, virtually eliminating end-grain tear-out.
  • Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Provides superior rigidity and vibration resistance compared to 1/4-inch shank bits during continuous routing.
  • Integrated 1/2-Inch Ball Bearing Pilot: Smooth-rolling guide bearing tracks substrate faces accurately to prevent workpiece scoring or friction burning.
  • TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom formulation titanium-cobalt carbide maintains sharp cutting edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
  • Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Precision-balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks at speeds up to 24,000 RPM.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 30-109 3/16" Radius Cove Router Bit with 1/2" Shank and Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 30-109
Product Tool Classification 3/16" Radius Cove Profiling Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 0.875 in. (7/8 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Profile Radiused Curve (R) 0.1875 in. (3/16 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.500 in. (2-1/2 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Protective Body Finish Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Machine Equipment Compatibility Handheld Routers and Router Tables with 1/2" Collet
Target Substrates Hardwood, Softwood, Cabinet Plywood, MDF, Wood Composites

Pro-Tip: When routing 3/16-inch cove profiles on highly figured hardwoods like tiger maple or white oak, take two light passes instead of one full-depth pass. The shear-angle geometry handles cross-grain cuts smoothly, but making a final 1/32-inch light finishing pass eliminates minor machine marks and leaves a glass-smooth surface ready for stain.