Freud Router Bit 36-118 1/8 Inch Radius Beading Decorative Edging (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 24000 Max RPM Woodworking)

Freud 36-118 1/8 Inch Radius Beading Decorative Edging Router Bit

The Freud 36-118 is a 3/4-inch overall diameter beading decorative edging router bit engineered to rout a 1/8-inch rounded profile with a distinct inset bead on furniture edges, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. Built with a rigid 1/2-inch shank and a 3/8-inch guide bearing, this 2-cutter tool produces clean decorative beads along straight or curved edges without grain tearout. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates at speeds up to 24,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in handheld or table-mounted routers.

Best Used For:

• Architectural Millwork & Trim Edging: Routing 1/8-inch rounded beads with inset shoulder lines onto hardwood baseboards, casing, and window sills.
• Cabinetry & Furniture Board Profiling: Softening square borders on cabinet doors, drawer faces, and tabletop edges with tearout-free cuts.
• Plywood & Composite Sheet Finishing: Shaping crisp decorative bead profiles into cabinet-grade plywood, MDF, and composite wood stock.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Decorative Inset Bead Geometry: Specially engineered profile carves a smooth 1/8-inch radius curve framed by a sharp lower inset shoulder.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary micrograin carbide blend delivers high wear resistance and extended edge retention on abrasive woods.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating prevents pitch accumulation, resin buildup, and rust formation on the bit body.
• Rigid 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Heavy-gauge shank diameter reduces chatter and vibration for smooth, precise passes in high-torque routing operations.
• Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Includes a 3/8-inch outer diameter steel bearing to ensure uniform edge tracking without needing a router fence.
• Dual-Router Machine Compatibility: Computer-balanced design provides stable, chatter-free performance in handheld and router table setups.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 36-118 1/8" Radius Beading Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
• (1) 3/8" Outer Diameter Pilot Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Swap the included 3/8-inch bearing for a standard 1/2-inch pilot bearing to convert this tool into a classic round-over bit when an inset shoulder is not desired on your project profile.