Freud Router Bit 85-384 3/4 Inch Radius (Solid Surface Under Rounding Bullnose Edge TiCo Carbide 1/2 Inch Shank Steel Bearing 16000 RPM)
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Freud 85-384 3/4-Inch Radius Solid Surface Under Rounding Router Bit
The Freud 85-384 3/4-Inch Radius Solid Surface Under Rounding Router Bit is a specialty edge-profiling woodworking tool engineered to rout the lower undercut radius when shaping full bullnose profiles on composite countertops and custom millwork. Operating at rotational speeds up to 16,000 RPM with a 1/2-inch shank, 1-inch carbide cutting height, 2-5/8-inch pilot bearing diameter, and 3-3/8-inch overall length, this dual-flute bit utilizes TiCo hi-density carbide cutters and a Perma-SHIELD non-stick thermal coating. Designed for handheld portable routers, this under-rounding cutter solves lower edge tear-out, seam overhang misalignments, and tedious hand-sanding bottlenecks across commercial Corian, Avonite, and acrylic slab fabrications.
Best Used For:
- Full Bullnose Countertop Undercutting: Milling the bottom 3/4-inch radius undercut profile on Corian and Avonite slabs in combination with a top rounding-over bit for full bullnose edges.
- Custom Millwork & Vanity Edge Shaping: Profiling smooth bottom edge radii on thick solid surface window sills, island tops, and commercial reception desks.
- Handheld Portable Router Undercutting: Executing controlled, chatter-free undercut profiling passes on site using 1/2-inch collet routers guided by the 2-5/8-inch steel bearing.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 3/4-Inch Precision Undercut Radius: Shapes an exact 3/4-inch bottom radius profile to create a smooth, comfortable lower lip on thick composite decks.
- High-Strength Steel Pilot Ball Bearing: Precision-ground 2-5/8-inch guide bearing rides smoothly against workpiece edges for chatter-free depth control.
- TiCo Hi-Density Micro-Grain Carbide: Titanium-cobalt carbide cutting edges resist extreme thermal degradation generated by dense acrylic and polyester resins.
- 16,000 RPM Maximum Speed Rating: Dynamically balanced cutter body engineered specifically for large-diameter profile routing in handheld power tools.
- Perma-SHIELD Thermal Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating prevents resin buildup, glue adhesion, and motor drag under continuous loading.
- 1/2-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel Shank: Precision-ground shank provides maximum clamping surface area in router collets to eliminate vibration chatter under heavy cuts.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 85-384 3/4 in. Radius Solid Surface Under Rounding Router Bit (1/2 in. Shank)
- (1) Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing (Pre-Installed)
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer Brand | Freud |
| Model Part Number (OEM) | 85-384 |
| Profile Cutting Radius (R) | 3/4 in. (19.05 mm) Radius |
| Shank Interface Diameter (A) | 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Round Shank |
| Carbide Cutting Height (h) | 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) |
| Overall Bit Length (H) | 3-3/8 in. (85.73 mm) |
| Pilot Bearing Diameter (B) | 2-5/8 in. (66.68 mm) |
| Number of Cutters / Flutes | 2 Carbide Cutters |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 16,000 RPM |
| Cutter Material Composition | TiCo Hi-Density Micro-Grain Carbide |
| Surface Thermal Shield Coating | Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Red Fluoropolymer |
| Power Tool System Compatibility | Handheld Portable Routers with 1/2 in. Collet |
| Primary Target Substrates | Corian, Avonite, Wilsonart Solid Surface, Acrylic, Composite Millwork |
Pro-Tip: Ensure your router speed is dialled down to 16,000 RPM or lower due to the large 2-5/8-inch pilot bearing diameter, and take multiple light passes to avoid heat buildup on solid surface edge seams.
