Freud Beading Router Bit 36-116 1/2 Inch Radius (Quadra Cut Carbide 1/4 Inch Shank 1-1/2 Inch Diameter Decorative Edge Furniture Cabinet Profiling)

Freud 36-116 1/2-Inch Radius Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit

The Freud 36-116 1/2-Inch Radius Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit is a precision edge-shaping wood bit engineered to mill decorative inset bead profiles on solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites. Utilizing Freud's Quadra-Cut 4-cutter carbide geometry on a 1/4-inch shank, this 1-1/2-inch overall diameter bit features a 3/8-inch guide bearing, a 3/4-inch carbide cutting height, and a Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating. Compatible with handheld and table-mounted routers, this 1/2-inch radius profile bit solves end-grain surface tear-out, burning, and tedious hand-sanding challenges across fine furniture, custom cabinetry, and architectural millwork fabrication.

Best Used For:

• Cabinetry & Furniture Edge Milling: Shaping decorative 1/2-inch radius inset bead edges along cabinet doors, table tops, drawer fronts, and shelf edges.
• Architectural Trim & Bead Moulding: Profiling continuous decorative beads on baseboards, window casings, wall paneling, and custom millwork stock.
• Rounding-Over Bit Conversion: Swapping the standard 3/8-inch pilot bearing for a Freud 62-104 bearing to transform the tool into a smooth round-over bit.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Quadra-Cut 4-Cutter Technology: Features two main cutters slicing upward and two shear cutters shearing downward to eliminate fuzz and tear-out on cross-grain cuts.
• Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Formulated red thermal coating resists pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and rust to reduce cutting drag and motor load.
• TiCo Hi-Density Micro-Grain Carbide: Precision-ground titanium-cobalt carbide tips retain razor sharpness significantly longer than standard carbide cutters.
• Anti-Kickback Safety Design: Integrated shoulder geometry limits chip thickness behind each cutter to prevent stock feeding kickbacks during manual routing.
• Precision-Ground Pilot Ball Bearing: Steel 3/8-inch guide bearing directs smooth template and edge tracing along curved or straight workpiece profiles.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 36-116 1/2 in. Radius Beading Router Bit (1/4 in. Shank)
• (1) 3/8 in. Steel Pilot Ball Bearing (Pre-Installed)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Route cross-grain end cuts first when profiling around a solid wood panel so the remaining long-grain edge passes cleanly shear away any corner tear-out.