Studio shot of the Freud 36-122 Beading router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 36-122 Beading router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Beading shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 36-122 bit, showing a 5/16 inch radius curve with an inset bead, labeled for models 36-112 and 36-122.
Technical illustration demonstrating how to alter the edge profile of the router bit from beading to roundover by swapping the standard bearing for a 1/2 inch ball bearing and step washer.
Close-up action shot of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 36-122 bit to cut a decorative beaded profile on a wood edge.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
Studio shot of the Freud 36-122 Beading router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 36-122 Beading router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Beading shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 36-122 bit, showing a 5/16 inch radius curve with an inset bead, labeled for models 36-112 and 36-122.
Technical illustration demonstrating how to alter the edge profile of the router bit from beading to roundover by swapping the standard bearing for a 1/2 inch ball bearing and step washer.
Close-up action shot of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 36-122 bit to cut a decorative beaded profile on a wood edge.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
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Freud 36-122 1-1/8 Inch Diameter Beading Router Bit 5/16 Inch Radius 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut Decorative Edging Tool for Woodworking

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SKU: 36-122
$27.49 USD

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Achieve Flawless Decorative Edges with the Freud Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit

Enhance the visual appeal of your woodworking projects with the Freud 36-122 1-1/8" Diameter Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit. This premium bit is designed to create a soft, rounded edge profile featuring a distinctive "bead" step at the bottom of the radius, adding a sophisticated touch to furniture, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. With its robust 1/2" shank, this tool provides maximum stability and minimizes vibration, making it a reliable choice for use in both hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.

The 36-122 features Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut™ design, which employs four cutting edges—two large up-shear cutters to remove the bulk of the material, and two smaller down-shear cutters to perform a fine finishing pass. This innovation delivers an incredibly smooth, splinter-free finish that requires virtually no sanding. Protected by Freud’s exclusive Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating and crafted from TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide, this bit resists heat, rust, and resin buildup, ensuring a long-lasting, sharp edge when cutting hardwood, softwood, plywood, and composite materials.

Key Features

  • Quadra-Cut Technology: Patented 4-cutter design (2 up-shear, 2 down-shear) ensures a glass-smooth finish.
  • Distinctive Profile: Creates a 5/16" radius round profile with a decorative inset bead.
  • Versatile Application: Can be converted to a standard roundover bit by changing the bearing (parts sold separately).
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Specially formulated carbide stays sharper longer than standard bits.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Non-stick red coating protects against heat, rust, and pitch adhesion.
  • Heavy-Duty Shank: 1/2" shank minimizes vibration for safer, cleaner cuts.
  • Multi-Material Compatibility: Cuts flawlessly through plywood, softwoods, hardwoods, and composites.

What's Included

(1) Freud 36-122 1-1/8" Diameter Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit

Specifications

Overall Diameter (D) 1-1/8"
Shank Diameter (A) 1/2"
Carbide Height (h) 1/2"
Overall Length (H) 2-1/2"
Radius (R) 5/16"
Bearing Diameter (B) 3/8"
Number of Cutters 4
Max RPM 18,000
Profile Design Beading (Inset Bead)
Coating Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick
Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: To maximize the versatility of this bit, you can convert it into a standard Roundover bit (eliminating the bottom bead step). Simply swap the included 3/8" bearing with a 1/2" bearing (Freud 62-104) and use the appropriate step washer. This gives you two professional profiles from a single high-quality Quadra-Cut tool.