Freud Router Bit 40-098 1 Inch Dia 1/2 Inch Shank Chamfer (24000 RPM 15 Degree TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 12-Sided Joinery Woodworking Tool)
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Precision Freud 1 Inch 15-Degree Chamfer Router Bit 40-098 with 1/2 Inch Shank
The Freud 40-098 1-Inch Diameter 15-Degree Chamfer Router Bit serves as an industrial-grade edge-beveling and multi-sided joinery tool engineered to execute precise 15-degree angled cuts required for constructing 12-sided polygons, coopered planters, and architectural columns. 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 1-inch carbide cutting height, and a 24,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute shearing bit bevels matching stock edges cleanly to form tight 30-degree joint angles without grain tear-out across solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites.
Best Used For:
- 12-Sided Polygon & Coopered Joinery: Routing 15-degree bevels along board edges to construct tight 30-degree corner joints for 12-sided planters, columns, and barrels.
- Architectural Edge Chamfering: Milling clean, uniform 15-degree decorative bevels on tabletop perimeters, cabinet stiles, and custom wood trim.
- Substrate-Guided Template Beveling: Tracing substrate edges accurately using the integrated 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing to maintain consistent bevel width.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Precision 15-Degree Cutting Angle: Machined to exact angular tolerances to yield matching 30-degree miter joints for 12-sided structural projects.
- TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains razor-sharp cutting 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-inch height profile passes.
- Integrated 1/2-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: Precision steel guide bearing tracks workpiece edges accurately to prevent scoring or friction burning.
- High-Speed 24,000 RPM Stability Rating: Computer-balanced bit body ensures vibration-free operation and clean chip clearance at maximum router speeds.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 40-098 1" Diameter 15-Degree Chamfer Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
- (1) Pre-Installed 1/2" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly
Technical Specifications
| Brand Name | Freud |
| Model Number SKU | 40-098 |
| Product Tool Classification | 15-Degree Chamfer Joinery Router Bit |
| Overall Cut Diameter (D) | 1.000 in. (1 in.) |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) |
| Carbide Cutting Height (h) | 1.000 in. (1 in.) |
| Overall Bit Length (H) | 2.875 in. (2-7/8 in.) |
| Cutting Bevel Angle (d) | 15 Degrees |
| Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) | 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) |
| Number of Cutting Flutes | 2 Precision Carbide Wings |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 24,000 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 15-degree chamfers for 12-sided coopered columns or planters, ensure your stock is ripped to precise uniform widths first. Route both long edges of each stave on a router table using featherboards to hold stock firmly against the fence, guaranteeing gap-free 30-degree glue joints around the entire cylinder assembly.