Freud 36-104 1/8-inch radius beading router bit with a 1/4-inch shank featuring a guide bearing and red Perma-SHIELD coating for decorative wood edging.
Freud 36-104 beading router bit in retail packaging highlighting the 1/8-inch radius profile and 1/4-inch shank for furniture and millwork.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the precise 1/8-inch radius beading cut with an inset shoulder produced by the Freud 36-104 router bit.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud beading bit is ideal for cleanly cutting veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/4-inch shank beading bit is optimized for use in hand routers, table routers, and palm routers.
Application diagram demonstrating how to switch between a beading profile and a rounding over profile by changing the ball bearing and step washer on the router bit.
Freud 36-104 1/8-inch radius beading router bit with a 1/4-inch shank featuring a guide bearing and red Perma-SHIELD coating for decorative wood edging.
Freud 36-104 beading router bit in retail packaging highlighting the 1/8-inch radius profile and 1/4-inch shank for furniture and millwork.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the precise 1/8-inch radius beading cut with an inset shoulder produced by the Freud 36-104 router bit.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud beading bit is ideal for cleanly cutting veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/4-inch shank beading bit is optimized for use in hand routers, table routers, and palm routers.
Application diagram demonstrating how to switch between a beading profile and a rounding over profile by changing the ball bearing and step washer on the router bit.
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Freud Router Bit 36-104 1/8 Inch Radius Beading (1/4 Shank Carbide Tipped Decorative Inset Bead Edge Structural Trim Furniture Framing 24000 RPM)

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SKU: 36-104
$23.49 USD

Description

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Milling Smooth Stepped Inset Bead Profiles with Premium Carbide Performance
The Freud 36-104 1/8-inch radius beading router bit delivers professional-grade decorative edge forming and architectural finish detailing for fine furniture, cabinet trims, and interior millwork. Engineered with a specialized 1/4-inch shank and premium carbide-tipped dual cutters, this industrial tool produces an elegant stepped shoulder bead profile rather than a basic rounded corner. The integrated 3/8-inch guide ball bearing tracks safely along smooth wood stock faces without necessitating a complex auxiliary fence, allowing the bit to run smoothly at spin rates up to 24,000 RPM in hand-held trim routers or table-mounted setups.

Best Used For:

  • Cabinet and Drawer Trimming: Milling crisp, decorative inset bead lines along drawer fronts, cabinet door facings, and raised panels.
  • Architectural Millwork Profiles: Shaping narrow finish moldings, picture frames, base caps, and custom trim strips from premium board stock.
  • Furniture Edge Softening: Beading sharp perpendicular corners on solid timber tables, chairs, shelving units, and structural furniture faces.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • TiCo Carbide Cutters: Custom-formulated high-density carbide edge matrix preserves razor-sharp structural tracking far longer than carbon steel alternatives.
  • Perma-SHIELD Shielding: Advanced thermal barrier layer reduces tracking friction, prevents pitch gumming, and defends tool steel from heat-induced black burns.
  • Dual-Cutter Balance: Precision-ground dual flutes provide smooth stock feed rates, suppressing structural chatter and workspace vibration.
  • Edge-Following Guide Bearing: Robust pre-installed 3/8-inch outer diameter pilot roller runs directly against material edges for repeatable curves.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 1/8-Inch Radius Beading Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank (36-104)
  • (1) Pre-installed 3/8-Inch Guide Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Brand Freud
Model Number 36-104
Cutting Radius 1/8 inch
Shank Diameter 1/4 inch
Overall Diameter 3/4 inch
Carbide Cutting Height 1/2 inch
Overall Length 2-3/16 inches
Pilot Bearing Diameter 3/8 inch
Flute Cutter Count 2
Maximum Speed Limit 24,000 RPM
Blade Composition Premium Carbide Tipped
Tool Compatibility Hand-Held Palm Routers & Stationary Table Sleds

Pro-Tip: Before executing your final profile path on premium architectural hardwoods, verify the hex screw securing the 3/8-inch pilot ball bearing is torqued securely. Periodically blowing out dust packing from the bearing channel ensures free tracking and prevents tool-friction wood burns.