Freud Router Bit 36-132 1 In Radius 1/2 In Shank Beading (12000 RPM Quadra-Cut TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Architectural Furniture Edging Tool)
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Precision Freud 1 Inch Radius Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit 36-132 with 1/2 Inch Shank
The Freud 36-132 1-Inch Radius Beading Router Bit operates as a commercial-grade architectural profile cutting tool engineered to route substantial 1-inch radius inset bead profiles, table top edges, and door moldings on solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with proprietary Quadra-Cut four-cutter technology and micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 3/8-inch ball bearing pilot, a 1-1/4-inch carbide height, and a 12,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Purpose-built for variable-speed router tables and heavy-duty handheld routers, this 2-1/2-inch diameter edging bit employs two main cutters and two up-shear cutters to eliminate cross-grain tear-out and deliver glass-smooth finishes across heavy furniture millwork.
Best Used For:
- Architectural Table Top & Counter Edging: Milling bold 1-inch radius decorative inset bead profiles along dining table edges, desk tops, and mantle pieces.
- Custom Cabinetry & Door Millwork: Softening sharp corners while adding elegant architectural shadow lines to solid wood door stiles and cabinet frames.
- Cross-Grain Furniture Edge Shaping: Routing smooth radiused edges across hardwood end-grain surfaces without chip-out or surface burning using Quadra-Cut technology.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Patented Quadra-Cut 4-Cutter Design: Combines two primary profile cutters with two up-shear shear cutters to eliminate cross-grain fuzzing and produce a glass-smooth surface.
- Bold 1-Inch Radius Profile: Cuts a prominent architectural bead profile complete with an elegant inset step at the bottom of the radiused curve.
- TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Titanium-cobalt carbide formulation retains razor-sharp cutting edges up to four times longer than standard carbide bits.
- Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
- Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Provides maximum anti-flex structural stability and vibration resistance during large 2-1/2-inch diameter profile cuts.
- Convertible Profile Capability: Converts to a standard 1-inch round-over bit by swapping the ball bearing pilot assembly.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 36-132 1" Radius Beading Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (Quadra-Cut)
Technical Specifications
| Brand Name | Freud |
| Model Number SKU | 36-132 |
| Product Tool Classification | Quadra-Cut Architectural Beading Router Bit |
| Overall Cut Diameter (D) | 2.500 in. (2-1/2 in.) |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) |
| Profile Radiused Curve (R) | 1.000 in. (1 in.) |
| Carbide Cutting Height (h) | 1.250 in. (1-1/4 in.) |
| Overall Bit Length (H) | 3.125 in. (3-1/8 in.) |
| Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) | 0.375 in. (3/8 in.) |
| Number of Cutters | 4 Cutters (Quadra-Cut Geometry) |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 12,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required) |
| Protective Body Coating | Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating |
| Carbide Grade Composition | TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide |
| Machine Equipment Compatibility | Variable-Speed Router Tables and Heavy Handheld Routers |
| Target Substrates | Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF, Wood Composites |
Pro-Tip: Due to the large 2-1/2-inch overall cutter diameter, adjust your variable-speed router down to 12,000 RPM before starting. When milling full 1-inch radius beading profiles into dense hardwoods like oak or cherry, take two or three incremental fence depth passes rather than a single heavy pass to keep the Quadra-Cut cutters running cool and prevent surface burn marks.