A studio product photograph of the Freud 39-536 Cove and Bead Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, a large top-mounted silver ball bearing, and specialized carbide cutters on a silver shank.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 39-536 bit illustrating a decorative cove and bead groove cut into wood, specifying a 1-3/8 inch width and a 3/16 inch radius, with a grey template box indicating guide placement.
A studio product photograph of the Freud 39-536 Cove and Bead Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, a large top-mounted silver ball bearing, and specialized carbide cutters on a silver shank.
A technical profile diagram for the Freud 39-536 bit illustrating a decorative cove and bead groove cut into wood, specifying a 1-3/8 inch width and a 3/16 inch radius, with a grey template box indicating guide placement.
Freud

Freud 39-536 1-3/8 Inch Diameter Top Bearing Cove Bead Groove Router Bit 3/8 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Tipped Decorative Template Pattern Edging Tool

Only 1 left
SKU: 39-536
$30.97 USD

Description

Elevate Your Woodworking with Architectural Depth and Elegant Panel Illusions

Achieve professional-grade architectural details with the Freud 39-536 1-3/8" Diameter Top Bearing Cove and Bead Groove Router Bit. This specialized tool is engineered to work seamlessly with your custom templates or patterns to create a traditional cove and bead profile. By routing a precise groove with a flat bottom, this bit creates the sophisticated visual illusion of expensive raised panel construction on flat surfaces. It is the perfect choice for transforming plain cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and wall paneling into high-end millwork with minimal effort.

Beyond surface ornamentation, this versatile bit serves as a dual-purpose solution for decorative edge profiling. Whether you are using a hand-held router for onsite work or a table-mounted setup in the shop, the 39-536 slices through hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and abrasive composites with ease. Featuring Freud’s signature TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide and a non-stick Perma-SHIELD® coating, this bit minimizes heat buildup and resin accumulation, ensuring a glass-smooth finish that significantly reduces your sanding time.

Key Features

  • Architectural Detailing: Creates a traditional cove and bead profile with a flat bottom to simulate panel construction.
  • Template Guided: Equipped with a top-mounted ball bearing for precise following of patterns and templates.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Specialized micrograin carbide blend for maximum sharpness and extended cutting life.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Non-stick red coating protects the bit from heat, friction, and pitch buildup.
  • Versatile Use: Engineered for clean cuts in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite materials.
  • Multi-Platform Compatible: Optimized for use with hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.

What's Included

(1) Freud 39-536 1-3/8" Diameter Top Bearing Cove and Bead Groove Router Bit (3/8" Shank)

Specifications

Overall Diameter (D) 1-3/8"
Shank Diameter (A) 3/8"
Carbide Height (h) 39/64"
Overall Length (H) 2-7/16"
Radius (R) 3/16"
Minor Height (m) 5/64"
Small Diameter (n) 5/8"
Number of Cutters 2
Max RPM 16,000
Bit Coating Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick
Pilot Type Top Bearing (Shank Mounted)

Pro-Tip: To achieve the best "faux panel" look, ensure your template material is at least 1/4" thick so the top bearing has a solid surface to ride against. Always make a test cut on scrap material to confirm the depth of the flat bottom, as this depth is what creates the shadow line necessary for the panel illusion.