Studio shot of the Freud 40-104 45-Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 40-104 Chamfer Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a 45-degree angle and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 45-degree Chamfer shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 40-104 bit, specifying a 45-degree angle off vertical.
Illustration of wooden blocks displaying the clean, angled chamfered edge created by the router bit for joinery or decorative easing.
Close-up action shot of a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 40-104 bit cutting a 45-degree chamfer along the edge of a wooden board.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-104 45-Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-104 45-Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
Retail packaging for the Freud 40-104 Chamfer Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a 45-degree angle and 1/4 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 45-degree Chamfer shape cut into a wood edge by the Freud 40-104 bit, specifying a 45-degree angle off vertical.
Illustration of wooden blocks displaying the clean, angled chamfered edge created by the router bit for joinery or decorative easing.
Close-up action shot of a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 40-104 bit cutting a 45-degree chamfer along the edge of a wooden board.
Studio shot of the Freud 40-104 45-Degree Chamfer router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing guide.
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Freud Router Bit 40-104 1-11/32 Inch Dia 1/4 Inch Shank Chamfer (16000 RPM 45 Degree TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 90 Degree Joinery Woodworking Tool)

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SKU: 40-104
$30.99 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 1-11/32 Inch 45-Degree Chamfer Router Bit 40-104 with 1/4 Inch Shank

The Freud 40-104 1-11/32-Inch Diameter 45-Degree Chamfer Router Bit operates as an industrial-grade edge-beveling and joinery tool engineered to execute precise 45-degree angled cuts required for constructing 90-degree miter joints, decorative cabinets, and wooden boxes. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/4-inch shank bit features a 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing, a 1/2-inch carbide cutting height, and a 16,000 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 seamless corner joints without grain tear-out across solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

  • 90-Degree Corner Miter Joinery: Routing precise 45-degree bevels along board edges to construct tight 90-degree corner joints for cabinetry and wooden boxes.
  • Architectural Edge Beveling: Milling clean, uniform 45-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 45-Degree Cutting Angle: Machined to exact angular tolerances to yield matching 90-degree miter joints for structural woodworking 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.
  • Integrated 1/2-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: Precision steel guide bearing tracks workpiece edges accurately to prevent scoring or friction burning.
  • Precision Shear-Angle Flute Geometry: Cutters are positioned at an angle to slice wood fibers smoothly, eliminating end-grain tear-out and surface fuzzing.
  • Universal 1/4-Inch Shank Profile: Fits standard 1/4-inch router collets across compact palm trimmers, handheld routers, and table setups.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 40-104 1-11/32" Diameter 45-Degree Chamfer Router Bit (1/4" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 1/2" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 40-104
Product Tool Classification 45-Degree Chamfer Joinery Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.34375 in. (1-11/32 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.1875 in. (2-3/16 in.)
Cutting Bevel Angle (d) 45 Degrees
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Precision Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 16,000 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 1/4" Collet
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing 45-degree chamfers for 90-degree corner joints, reduce your variable-speed router to 16,000 RPM before cutting. Take two progressive pass passes rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the final pass to remove only 1/32 inch of stock for a crisp, burn-free bevel surface.