Freud Router Bit Set 33-106 1/2 Inch Radius Drop Leaf Table Rule Joint (1/4 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 2pc Woodworking Furniture Mating)
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Freud 33-106 1/2 Inch Radius Drop Leaf Table Rule Joint Router Bit Set
The Freud 33-106 is a 2-piece drop leaf table rule joint router bit set engineered to rout perfectly matched 1/2-inch radiused cove and rounding-over mating edge profiles on custom dining tables and antique restorations. Built with 1/4-inch shanks and designed for stock up to 3/4-inch thick, this matched cutter kit executes smooth, gap-free rule joints that allow table leaves to pivot cleanly without mechanical binding. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, both bits deliver long-lasting sharpness across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in handheld or table-mounted routers.
Best Used For:
- Drop-Leaf Table Rule Joint Milling: Shaping perfectly interlocking 1/2-inch radiused cove and convex rule joints on fixed table tops and hinged drop leaves.
- Antique Furniture Restoration: Machining period-correct mating edge profiles on classic wooden drop-leaf dining tables and sideboards.
- Standalone Decorative Edge Softening: Utilizing the cove or rounding-over router bits individually for custom decorative border profiles on cabinet doors and shelves.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Matched Rule Joint Geometry: Cove and rounding-over profiles are computer-matched to guarantee tight, friction-free joint alignment.
- TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains high edge retention under heavy production friction.
- Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating guards against thermal friction, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
- 3/4-Inch Stock Optimization: Engineered specifically to maximize rule joint clearance on standard 3/4-inch thick solid wood table tops.
- Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Body: Precision body balancing eliminates chatter and ensures smooth rotational tracking at high operating speeds.
- Universal Machine Compatibility: Formulated for stable, high-precision performance in portable handheld routers and stationary router tables.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 30-106 1/2" Radius Cove Router Bit with 1/4" Shank
- (1) Freud 34-116 1/2" Radius Rounding Over Router Bit with 1/4" Shank
Technical Specifications
| Brand Manufacturer | Freud® Tools |
| Model Part Number OEM SKU | 33-106 |
| Joint Application Style | Drop-Leaf Table Rule Joint |
| Profile Radius Dimension (R) | 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm) |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 0.250 inches (1/4" / 6.4 mm) |
| Maximum Table Stock Thickness | 0.750 inches (3/4" / 19.1 mm) |
| Cove Bit Overall Diameter (D) | 1.500 inches (1-1/2" / 38.1 mm) |
| Rounding Over Bit Overall Diameter (D) | 1.250 inches (1-1/4" / 31.8 mm) |
| Cutter Metallurgy Material | TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped |
| Body Protective Coating | Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer |
| Total Set Piece Count | 2 Matched Router Bits |
| Total Product Shipping Weight | 0.41 lbs (0.19 kg) |
| Primary Machine Compatibility | Router Tables, Handheld Routers |
Pro-Tip: Install drop-leaf hinges with the hinge pin center lined up exactly with the spring-line center of the 1/2-inch radius rule joint to ensure the table leaf swings freely without crushing the wood profile edges.
