Studio shot of the Freud 38-282 Cove and Fillet router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-282 Cove and Fillet router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-282 Cove and Fillet router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 38-282 Cove and Fillet router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
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Freud Router Bit 38-282 1-1/4 Inch Dia 1/2 Inch Shank Cove Fillet (18000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Ball Bearing Pilot Cabinet Trim Tool)

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SKU: 38-282
$28.79 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 1-1/4 Inch Cove and Fillet Router Bit 38-282 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 38-282 1-1/4-Inch Diameter Cove and Fillet Router Bit operates as a versatile architectural edge-profiling tool engineered to execute an elegant 5/16-inch radius concave cove profile with an upper accent fillet step 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 heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing, a 19/32-inch carbide cutting height, and an 18,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute shear-angle bit functions as a dual-purpose tool that can cut either a cove with a top fillet step or a classic standard cove through simple vertical bit height adjustment across cabinet door stiles, tabletop perimeters, and architectural millwork.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Cabinet Door & Frame Detailing: Milling decorative 5/16-inch radius coves with a crisp top fillet step along solid wood cabinet stiles and door frame faces.
  • Convertible Standard Cove Edging: Adjusting bit height above the substrate to profile smooth standard cove edges on dining tables, desk perimeters, and display plaques.
  • Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece edges using the integrated 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing to maintain uniform profile depth.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Dual-Profile Height Adjustability: Engineered to cut a cove with a top fillet step or a standard cove profile depending on vertical router depth settings.
  • Precision Shear-Angle Flute Geometry: Cutters are angled to slice wood fibers smoothly, eliminating end-grain tear-out and surface 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 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 1-1/4-inch diameter profile cuts.
  • Integrated 1/2-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: Smooth-rolling guide bearing tracks substrate faces accurately to prevent workpiece scoring or friction burning.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 38-282 1-1/4" Cove and Fillet Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 1/2" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 38-282
Product Tool Classification Cove and Fillet Decorative Edging Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.250 in. (1-1/4 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.59375 in. (19/32 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.500 in. (2-1/2 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Profile Radiused Curve (R) 0.3125 in. (5/16 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 1/2" Collet
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing cove and fillet profiles into dense hardwoods, adjust your router speed to a maximum of 18,000 RPM to avoid friction burning. To cut a standard cove without the fillet step, adjust your router base or table lift so the straight top portion of the carbide cutter sits completely above the upper face of your workpiece.