Freud Router Bit 80-102 1/4 Inch Shank Traditional Beading (1/8 Inch Radius Historic Trim Furniture Detail Wood Edge Shaping Tool Assembly)

Freud 80-102 1/8" Radius Traditional Beading Router Bit

The Freud 80-102 1/8-inch radius traditional beading router bit mills classic half-round beads with crisp square shoulders for historic architectural reproduction and fine cabinetry detailing. Engineered with premium micro-grain carbide cutting edges protected by Freud's heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, this 1/4-inch shank bit operates safely up to 24,000 maximum RPM across hand-held, table-mounted, and CNC routers. Outfitted with an integrated 1/2-inch guide bearing and a 9/16-inch cutting height, it equips historic restoration specialists and furniture craftsmen with smooth, splinter-free edge shaping performance in solid hardwoods, softwoods, and composite panels.

Best Used For:

• Historic Home Trim and Baseboard Replication: Milling exact architectural bead profiles with square fillet shoulders to match and replace antique vintage woodwork.
• Custom Furniture and Cabinet Detailing: Shaping decorative half-round beaded edges on solid wood drawer fronts, wainscoting rails, and raised panel cabinet doors.
• Fence-Free Edge Shaping: Guiding smooth, continuous decorative cuts along curved or straight workpiece margins using the integrated pilot guide bearing.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Traditional Beading Geometry: Precision-ground 1/8-inch radius produces a classic half-round bead accented by a sharp, historically accurate square shoulder.
• Integrated 1/2-Inch Guide Bearing: Smooth-spinning pilot bearing rides along workpiece edges for consistent profile depth without requiring an external fence.
• Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Proprietary thermal barrier coating prevents resin buildup, eliminates pitch gumming, and reduces cutting friction.
• High-Density Carbide Cutters: Thick, shear-angled carbide flutes maintain razor sharpness and resist chipping across abrasive wood composites.
• Precision-Balanced 1/4-Inch Shank: Dynamically balanced steel shank minimizes rotational vibration up to 24,000 RPM for clean, chatter-free cuts.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 80-102 1/8" Radius Traditional Beading Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When milling small 1/8-inch traditional beads into end grain or brittle hardwoods, route the end-grain sides first before shaping the long-grain edges; any minor corner tear-out will be cleanly removed during the final long-grain passes.