Studio shot of the Freud 40-101 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 22-1/2 degree Chamfer shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 40-101 bit, specifying a 22.5-degree angle off vertical.
Illustration of wooden blocks displaying the clean, angled chamfered edge created by the router bit for 8-sided joinery projects.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-101 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-101 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 22-1/2 degree Chamfer shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 40-101 bit, specifying a 22.5-degree angle off vertical.
Illustration of wooden blocks displaying the clean, angled chamfered edge created by the router bit for 8-sided joinery projects.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-101 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
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Freud Router Bit 40-101 1-1/4 Inch Dia 1/2 Inch Shank Chamfer (18000 RPM 22.5 Degree TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 8-Sided Joinery Woodworking Tool)

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SKU: 40-101
$34.79 USD

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Precision Freud 1-1/4 Inch 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer Router Bit 40-101 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 40-101 1-1/4-Inch Diameter 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer Router Bit serves as an industrial-grade edge-beveling and multi-sided joinery tool engineered to execute precise 22.5-degree angled cuts required for constructing 8-sided octagonal columns, planters, and decorative boxes. 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 7/8-inch carbide cutting height, and an 18,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with CNC machinery, handheld portable routers, and router table setups, this dual-flute shearing bit bevels matching stock edges cleanly to form tight 45-degree corner joints without grain tear-out across solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

  • 8-Sided Octagonal & Coopered Joinery: Routing 22-1/2 degree bevels along board edges to construct tight 45-degree corner joints for 8-sided planters, columns, and posts.
  • Architectural Edge Beveling: Milling clean, uniform 22-1/2 degree decorative chamfers on tabletop perimeters, cabinet stiles, and custom architectural trim.
  • Substrate-Guided Template Chamfering: Tracing substrate edges accurately using the integrated 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing to maintain consistent bevel width.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision 22-1/2 Degree Cutting Angle: Machined to exact angular tolerances to yield matching 45-degree miter joints for 8-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 7/8-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.
  • Dynamic Balancing at 18,000 RPM: Computer-balanced tool body ensures vibration-free operation and clean chip clearance at regulated speeds.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 40-101 1-1/4" Diameter 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 1/2" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 40-101
Product Tool Classification 22-1/2 Degree Chamfer Joinery Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.250 in. (1-1/4 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.875 in. (7/8 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.625 in. (2-5/8 in.)
Cutting Bevel Angle (d) 22.5 Degrees (22-1/2°)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Precision Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 18,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required)
Protective Body Finish Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Machine Equipment Compatibility CNC Spindles, Handheld Routers, Router Tables with 1/2" Collet
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing 22-1/2 degree chamfers for 8-sided octagonal columns or planters, ensure your stock is ripped to precise uniform widths first. Route both long edges of each stave on a router table set to 18,000 RPM using featherboards to hold stock firmly against the fence, guaranteeing gap-free 45-degree glue joints around the entire assembly.