Studio shot of the Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/4 inch shank, and ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 38-154 Industrial Router Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating an Ogee profile, 1/4 inch radius, and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Ogee shape cut by the Freud 38-154 bit into a wood edge, specifying a 1/4 inch radius.
Action view of the red Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit mounted in a table, routing a decorative profile on a curved wooden edge with sawdust scattered nearby.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/4 inch shank, and ball bearing guide.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
Studio shot of the Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/4 inch shank, and ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 38-154 Industrial Router Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating an Ogee profile, 1/4 inch radius, and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Ogee shape cut by the Freud 38-154 bit into a wood edge, specifying a 1/4 inch radius.
Action view of the red Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit mounted in a table, routing a decorative profile on a curved wooden edge with sawdust scattered nearby.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-154 Ogee router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, four Quadra-Cut carbide cutters, 1/4 inch shank, and ball bearing guide.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
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Freud Router Bit 38-154 1-1/2 In Dia 1/4 In Shank Quadra-Cut Ogee (16000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 4 Cutter Cabinet Furniture Edging Tool)

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SKU: 38-154
$38.49 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 1-1/2 Inch Quadra-Cut Ogee Router Bit 38-154 with 1/4 Inch Shank

The Freud 38-154 1-1/2-Inch Diameter Quadra-Cut Ogee Router Bit operates as a commercial-grade architectural profile cutting tool engineered to shape classic 1/4-inch radius decorative ogee edges on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with four micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/4-inch shank bit features a 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing, a 5/8-inch carbide cutting height, and a 16,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this patented four-cutter bit utilizes two up-shear cutters to clear primary stock and two down-shear cutters to slice surface fibers, delivering a splinter-free, hand-sanded profile finish across cabinet door frames, tabletop perimeters, and custom millwork.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Cabinet Door Edging: Milling classic 1/4-inch radiused ogee decorative borders along solid wood cabinet door frames, face plates, and drawer fronts.
  • Tabletop & Furniture Profile Shaping: Cutting clean ogee edge profiles on tabletop perimeters, display plaques, and furniture trim.
  • Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece edges using the integrated 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing to produce uniform architectural moldings.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Patented Quadra-Cut 4-Cutter Technology: Combines two up-shear cutters and two down-shear cutters to eliminate top-surface cross-grain tearing and fuzzing.
  • TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains razor-sharp edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
  • Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick red fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Integrated 1/2-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: Smooth-rolling guide bearing tracks substrate faces accurately to prevent workpiece scoring or friction burning.
  • Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Precision-balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks at regulated speeds up to 16,000 RPM.
  • Universal 1/4-Inch Shank Profile: Fits standard 1/4-inch router collets across compact palm trimmers, handheld routers, and table setups.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 38-154 1-1/2" Quadra-Cut Ogee Router Bit (1/4" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 1/2" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 38-154
Product Tool Classification Quadra-Cut Ogee Decorative Edging Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.500 in. (1-1/2 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.625 in. (5/8 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.1875 in. (2-3/16 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Large Radiused Curve (R1) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.)
Number of Cutting Wings 4 Cutters (2 Up-Shear, 2 Down-Shear)
Maximum Rotational Speed 16,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required)
Protective Body Finish Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Machine Equipment Compatibility Handheld Routers and Router Tables with 1/4" Collet
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing 1-1/2 inch wide Quadra-Cut ogee profiles in dense hardwoods, adjust your router speed to a maximum of 16,000 RPM to avoid friction burning. Take two shallow passes rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the down-shear wings on the final pass to glide over the top corner for an ultra-clean finish that requires zero hand sanding.