Freud Router Bit 38-222 1-3/8 Inch Dia 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet (16000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 4 Cutter Cabinet Furniture Tool)
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Precision Freud 1-3/8 Inch Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit 38-222 with 1/2 Inch Shank
The Freud 38-222 1-3/8-Inch Diameter Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit functions as a commercial-grade architectural profiling tool engineered to execute classical sweeping ogee curves with a flat fillet step 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 heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 5/8-inch pilot ball bearing, a 5/32-inch profile radius, a 1/2-inch carbide 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 bulk material and two down-shear cutters to slice surface fibers, delivering a splinter-free, hand-planed surface finish across cabinet doors, furniture tops, display plaques, and architectural millwork.
Best Used For:
- Architectural Cabinet Door Edging: Milling classic 5/32-inch radiused ogee decorative borders accented with a flat fillet step along solid wood cabinet door stiles and face plates.
- Furniture Tops & Display Plaque Detailing: Shaping clean ogee and fillet border profiles on tabletop perimeters, wall plaques, and decorative mantelpieces.
- Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece perimeters using the integrated 5/8-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: Custom formulation titanium-cobalt carbide maintains sharp cutting edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
- 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 deep 1-3/8-inch diameter profile cuts.
- Integrated 5/8-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.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 38-222 1-3/8" Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
- (1) Pre-Installed 5/8" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly
Technical Specifications
| Brand Name | Freud |
| Model Number SKU | 38-222 |
| Product Tool Classification | Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit |
| Overall Cut Diameter (D) | 1.375 in. (1-3/8 in.) |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) |
| Carbide Cutting Height (h) | 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) |
| Overall Bit Length (H) | 2.250 in. (2-1/4 in.) |
| Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) | 0.625 in. (5/8 in.) |
| Large Radiused Curve (R1) | 0.15625 in. (5/32 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 1/2" Collet |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
Pro-Tip: When routing 1-3/8 inch wide Quadra-Cut ogee fillet profiles in dense hardwoods, set your variable-speed router to a maximum of 16,000 RPM to prevent friction burning. Make two progressive passes rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the down-shear wings on the final pass to glide across the top shoulder for a crisp fillet step that requires no hand sanding.