Freud Router Bit 38-312 1 5/32 In Cove and Bead Decorative Edging (1/2 In Shank Quadra-Cut TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 18000 Max RPM Woodworking)

Freud 38-312 1-5/32 Inch Cove and Bead Quadra-Cut Router Bit

The Freud 38-312 is a 1-5/32-inch overall diameter cove and bead decorative edging router bit engineered to rout architectural profiles on cabinetry, furniture edges, and wood plaques. Machined with a 1/2-inch shank and equipped with Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut™ 4-cutter technology, two main cutters shear stock while two shear-up finishing cutters produce a smooth surface that eliminates cross-grain tearout. Forged with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a non-stick Perma-SHIELD® coating to reduce heat friction and pitch buildup, this bit operates at speeds up to 18,000 RPM in both handheld and router table setups.

Best Used For:

• Architectural Millwork & Trim Edging: Milling decorative cove and bead edge profiles on hardwood chair rails, baseboards, and picture frames.
• Cabinetry & Drawer Front Fabrication: Shaping outer borders on raised cabinet panel doors, drawer faces, and tabletop edges with tearout-free cuts.
• Plaque & Fine Furniture Detailing: Routing decorative perimeter borders into solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, and composite materials.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Quadra-Cut™ 4-Cutter Technology: Features two large primary cutters to remove stock and two smaller shear cutters to produce a finish free of splintering.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide Construction: Proprietary micrograin carbide formulation retains sharp cutting edges longer when machining abrasive woods.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Heat-resistant red coating prevents resin accumulation, pitch buildup, and rust formation on the bit body.
• Rigid 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Heavy-duty shank diameter minimizes vibration and tool deflection for chatter-free routing performance.
• Anti-Kickback Design: Computer-balanced body geometry limits cut depth per pass to minimize kickback risks during manual stock feeding.
• Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 5/8-inch guide bearing ensures uniform edge tracking along curved and straight workpiece edges.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 38-312 1-5/32" Diameter Cove & Bead Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Set your router variable speed controller to a maximum of 18,000 RPM and make a light test pass on scrap stock first; taking two shallow passes when routing dense hardwoods like oak or maple produces a glass-smooth cove and bead profile with zero burn marks.