Freud Router Bit 38-502 1 1/4 In Classical Bold Cove and Round (1/4 In Shank Quadra-Cut TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 18000 Max RPM Woodworking)

Freud 38-502 1-1/4 Inch Classical Bold Cove and Round Quadra-Cut Router Bit

The Freud 38-502 is a 1-1/4-inch overall diameter classical bold cove and round decorative edging router bit engineered to mill bold concave cove and roundover profiles into furniture rims, cabinet doors, and architectural millwork. Built with a 1/4-inch shank and Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut™ 4-cutter design, two main cutters perform bulk material removal while two shear-up finishing cutters trim the edge to eliminate cross-grain tearout and sanding steps. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected 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 bold cove and roundover perimeter profiles onto hardwood dining tables, desks, and mantle tops.
• Cabinet Door & Drawer Face Profiling: Shaping decorative outer edge borders on solid wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts with tearout-free cuts.
• Plaque & Display Board Detailing: Cutting decorative outer edge profiles into solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite wood stock.

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 significantly 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 without a fence.
• Computer-Balanced Anti-Kickback Design: Body profile restricts cut depth per revolution to lower kickback risks during manual stock feeding.
• Universal Router System Compatibility: Engineered for stable operation in both portable hand-held routers and stationary router tables.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 38-502 1-1/4" Diameter Classical Bold Cove and Round Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Set your router variable speed controller to a maximum of 18,000 RPM and take two light passes when routing dense hardwoods like oak or cherry; leaving 1/32 inch of stock for the final pass ensures a clean bold cove and round profile without burning.