Freud 36-116 1/2-Inch Radius Beading Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank Quadra-Cut Design for Decorative Edge Profiles on Furniture Millwork and Cabinets

Add Elegant Bead Profiles with Precision—Ideal for Furniture, Cabinetry, and Millwork

The Freud 36-116 Radius Beading Bit is designed to deliver crisp, decorative edge profiles with a 1/2-inch radius—perfect for enhancing furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. Featuring Freud’s Quadra-Cut technology with four precision-ground cutters, this bit slices through hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites with minimal tear-out. The 1/4-inch shank offers stability in both hand-held and table-mounted routers, while the Perma-SHIELD coating reduces friction and heat buildup for longer tool life. Whether you're crafting custom trim or adding detail to panels, this bit produces smooth, inset bead profiles that elevate your woodworking projects. For added versatility, pair it with Freud’s 62-104 bearing to convert it into a rounding-over bit.

Key Features

• Creates a 1/2-inch radius bead profile for decorative edge treatment
• Quadra-Cut design with four cutters for ultra-smooth finishes
• Ideal for furniture, cabinetry, trim, and millwork detailing
• Precision-ground carbide edges for clean slicing action
• Compatible with Freud 62-104 bearing for rounding-over conversion
• Works with hand-held and table-mounted routers
• Cuts hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite materials
• Perma-SHIELD coating reduces heat, pitch buildup, and corrosion
• Kickback-reducing design enhances safety and control
• Covered by Freud’s limited lifetime warranty

What's Included

• 1 x Freud 36-116 Radius Beading Router Bit (1/2" Radius, 1/4" Shank)

Specifications

Looking to expand your edge profiling toolkit? Try pairing this bit with the Freud 38-104 Cove Router Bit for smooth concave profiles on decorative panels and trim.