Freud Router Bit 38-402 1 1/4 Inch Classical Roman Ogee Edging (1/4 In Shank Quadra-Cut TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 18000 Max RPM Woodworking)

Freud 38-402 1-1/4 Inch Classical Roman Ogee Quadra-Cut Router Bit

The Freud 38-402 is a 1-1/4-inch overall diameter classical Roman ogee decorative edging router bit engineered to machine S-curve profiles into furniture edges, cabinetry doors, and architectural millwork. Built with a 1/4-inch shank and Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut™ 4-cutter technology, two primary cutters perform stock removal while two shear-up finishing cutters trim the edge to eliminate cross-grain splintering and reduce sanding steps. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and shielded by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, this bit operates at speeds up to 18,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite materials in handheld or table-mounted routers.

Best Used For:

• Furniture Tabletop & Desk Edging: Milling classical Roman ogee S-curve perimeter profiles onto hardwood dining tables, desks, and mantle tops.
• Cabinet Door & Drawer Face Detailing: Shaping decorative outer edge borders on solid wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts with tearout-free cuts.
• Plaque & Display Board Profiling: Routing decorative borders into solid woods, plywoods, and composite sheet materials for custom plaques and frames.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Quadra-Cut™ 4-Cutter Technology: Employs two primary stock-removal cutters and two shear-up finishing cutters to yield glass-smooth cuts without cross-grain tearout.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated carbide tips offer exceptional wear resistance and hold sharp cutting edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating resists pitch buildup, resin accumulation, and rust formation on the bit body.
• Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 1/2-inch guide bearing ensures uniform edge tracking along straight and curved workpiece profiles.
• Computer-Balanced Anti-Kickback Design: Body profile restricts cut depth per revolution to lower kickback risks during manual stock feeding.
• Universal Router System Compatibility: Engineed for stable operation in both portable hand-held routers and stationary router tables.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 38-402 1-1/4" Diameter Classical Roman Ogee Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Set your router motor speed to a maximum of 18,000 RPM and take two shallow passes when routing dense hardwoods like oak or cherry; removing the final 1/32 inch on a high-speed finish pass prevents burn marks along the concave ogee curve.