Studio shot of the Freud 38-250 Classical Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 38-250 Industrial Router Bit, clearly displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a Classical Cove profile, 3/16 inch radius, and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Classical Cove shape cut by the Freud 38-250 bit into a wood edge, showing the concave curve with top and bottom steps and specifying a 3/16 inch radius.
Technical illustration showing how to alter the edge profile of the Freud 38-250 bit by swapping the standard bearing for a 1/2 inch ball bearing and step washer.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-250 Classical Cove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 38-250 Industrial Router Bit, clearly displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a Classical Cove profile, 3/16 inch radius, and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Classical Cove shape cut by the Freud 38-250 bit into a wood edge, showing the concave curve with top and bottom steps and specifying a 3/16 inch radius.
Technical illustration showing how to alter the edge profile of the Freud 38-250 bit by swapping the standard bearing for a 1/2 inch ball bearing and step washer.
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Freud Router Bit 38-250 1-1/8 Inch Dia 1/4 Inch Shank Classical Cove (18000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Ball Bearing Pilot Cabinet Trim Tool)

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SKU: 38-250
$37.79 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 1-1/8 Inch Classical Cove Router Bit 38-250 with 1/4 Inch Shank

The Freud 38-250 1-1/8-Inch Diameter Classical Cove Router Bit functions as an industrial-grade edge-profiling tool engineered to execute a graceful 3/16-inch radius concave cove flanked by top and bottom fillet steps on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/4-inch shank bit features a 3/8-inch ball bearing pilot, a 1/2-inch carbide height, and an 18,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute profiling bit maintains smooth chip clearance and chatter-free balance across cabinet doors, tabletop perimeters, and architectural millwork.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Cabinet Door & Frame Detailing: Milling traditional classical cove edges with double fillet steps along solid wood cabinet stiles and door frame faces.
  • Tabletop & Furniture Edge Profiling: Shaping classical cove border profiles on dining tables, desk perimeters, and custom display plaques.
  • Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece edges using the integrated 3/8-inch ball bearing pilot to maintain uniform cove profile depth.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 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 fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Integrated 3/8-Inch Ball Bearing Pilot: Smooth-rolling guide bearing tracks substrate faces accurately to prevent workpiece scoring or friction burning.
  • Precision Dual-Flute Shear Design: Two precision-ground carbide wings slice wood fibers cleanly to eliminate surface tear-out and grain burning at speeds up to 18,000 RPM.
  • Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Precision-balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks for an extra-fine surface finish.
  • 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 38-250 1-1/8" Classical Cove Router Bit (1/4" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 3/8" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 38-250
Product Tool Classification Classical Cove Decorative Edging Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.125 in. (1-1/8 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.1875 in. (2-3/16 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.375 in. (3/8 in.)
Profile Radiused Curve (R) 0.1875 in. (3/16 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Precision Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 18,000 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 classical cove profiles into dense hardwoods, adjust your router speed setting to a maximum of 18,000 RPM to prevent friction burning. Make two light pass depths rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the final pass to remove only 1/32 inch of stock for crisp top and bottom fillet steps and a glass-smooth cove center.