A professional studio photograph of the Freud 36-126 beading router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating, sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 36-126 beading bit, clearly displaying the Industrial Router Bit label, the 4 Quadra-Cut logo, and key specifications including the 1/2 inch radius and the 1/2 inch shank diameter.
A technical diagram for the Freud 36-126 bit, showing a wood cross-section with a precise 1/2 inch radius decorative beading profile featuring a distinct inset bead at the base of the curve.
A technical instructional diagram demonstrating the versatility of the Freud 36-126 bit. The left side shows a standard beading profile, while the right side illustrates how to obtain a different decorative profile by simply ordering a 1/8 inch smaller ball bearing and step washer.
An action photograph of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the Freud 36-126 bit to add a decorative rounded beading profile to the edge of a wooden workpiece.
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A professional studio photograph of the Freud 36-126 beading router bit, highlighting its bright red Perma-SHIELD coating, sharp silver carbide cutting edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/2 inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 36-126 beading bit, clearly displaying the Industrial Router Bit label, the 4 Quadra-Cut logo, and key specifications including the 1/2 inch radius and the 1/2 inch shank diameter.
A technical diagram for the Freud 36-126 bit, showing a wood cross-section with a precise 1/2 inch radius decorative beading profile featuring a distinct inset bead at the base of the curve.
A technical instructional diagram demonstrating the versatility of the Freud 36-126 bit. The left side shows a standard beading profile, while the right side illustrates how to obtain a different decorative profile by simply ordering a 1/8 inch smaller ball bearing and step washer.
An action photograph of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the Freud 36-126 bit to add a decorative rounded beading profile to the edge of a wooden workpiece.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
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Freud Router Bit 36-126 1/2 Inch Radius Beading Decorative Edging (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 16000 Max RPM Woodworking)

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SKU: 36-126
$42.99 USD

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Freud 36-126 1/2 Inch Radius Beading Decorative Edging Router Bit

The Freud 36-126 is a 1-5/8-inch overall diameter beading decorative edging router bit engineered to rout a 1/2-inch radius rounded edge profile with a distinct inset shoulder bead on furniture and architectural millwork. Built with a heavy-gauge 1/2-inch shank and a 3/8-inch pilot ball bearing, this 4-cutter tool executes smooth, tearout-free decorative borders along straight or curved wood stock. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates safely at speeds up to 16,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in handheld or table-mounted routers.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Millwork & Trim Profiling: Routing precise 1/2-inch rounded beads with decorative inset shoulders on solid hardwood casings, baseboards, and mantels.
  • Furniture & Tabletop Edge Softening: Shaping crisp, tearout-free radiused bead borders onto solid wood dining tables, desk tops, and cabinet components.
  • Plywood & Composite Sheet Finishing: Carving smooth decorative edge profiles into cabinet-grade plywood, MDF, and composite wood boards without post-cut sanding.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Four-Cutter Blade Configuration: Four-wing carbide cutter geometry doubles the cuts per revolution for exceptionally smooth surface finishes.
  • Decorative Inset Bead Profile: Precision-ground geometry creates a 1/2-inch radius curve bounded by a clean bottom inset shoulder.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated carbide tips deliver high wear resistance and retain razor sharpness on abrasive materials.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating resists pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and thermal corrosion.
  • Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Includes a 3/8-inch outer diameter steel ball bearing for smooth, uniform edge tracking without a router fence.
  • Rigid 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Heavy-gauge shank diameter minimizes vibration, chatter, and cutter deflection under heavy rotational loads.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 36-126 1/2" Radius Beading Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
  • (1) 3/8" Outer Diameter Pilot Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 36-126
Profile Radius Dimension (R) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 1.625 inches (1-5/8" / 41.3 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.750 inches (3/4" / 19.1 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.750 inches (2-3/4" / 69.9 mm)
Pilot Bearing Diameter (B) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Number of Carbide Cutters 4 Flute Carbide Cutters
Maximum Operating Speed 16,000 RPM
Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility Router Tables, Handheld Routers

Pro-Tip: To convert this beading bit into a standard 1/2-inch radius rounding-over bit, replace the stock 3/8-inch pilot bearing with a 1/2-inch outer diameter bearing to align the guide flush with the cutter radius.