Freud Cove Bead Router Bit 99-009 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra Cut (1-3/8 Dia 9/16 Carbide Height TiCo Decorative Edging Furniture Molding Tool)

High-Density 1/2 Inch Shank 1-3/8 Inch Diameter 2+2 Quadra-Cut Cove and Bead Decorative Router Bit

The Freud 99-009 Cove and Bead Router Bit is an industrial edge-forming cutter designed to shape ornamental concave curves and rounded bead contours along furniture borders and cabinet trim. Driven by Freud's patented 2+2 Quadra-Cut four-cutter configuration, two primary wings shear upward to clear core material while two secondary trimmers slice downward to eliminate surface tearing and end-grain fuzzing. The 1/2-inch shank tool incorporates micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide edges coated with a non-stick Perma-SHIELD fluoropolymer finish to prevent pitch build-up and thermal drag during handheld or table-mounted routing up to 16,000 RPM in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and wood composites.

Best Used For:

• Furniture Edge Shaping: Machining elegant, tear-out-free cove and bead perimeter profiles on solid hardwood tabletops, desk faces, and wooden plaques.
• Cabinetry & Drawer Profiling: Routing clean architectural border details across solid wood drawer fronts and face frame members.
• Custom Architectural Molding: Milling decorative millwork trim strips in softwoods and veneered plywoods without requiring post-cut sanding.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Quadra-Cut 4-Cutter Technology: Opposing shear-angle cutters combine upward material clearing with downward edge trimming for a splinter-free finish.
• TiCo Hi-Density Carbide Teeth: Custom micro-grain titanium cobalt carbide formula maintains razor-sharp cutting edges through extensive production runs.
• Perma-SHIELD Thermal Protection: Non-stick red fluoropolymer coating guards against pitch accumulation, friction heat, and metal corrosion.
• Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 5/8-inch pilot bearing ensures consistent profile depth when guiding along straight or curved edges.
• Dual Router Setup Compatibility: Balanced two-flute body structure engineered for vibration-free performance in handheld and table-mounted routers.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 99-009 1-3/8" Diameter Cove and Bead Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
• (1) 5/8-Inch Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When edge-forming cross-grain end details on solid hardwood stock, route the end-grain sides first before finishing the straight side-grain edges. Any minor end-grain corner blowout will be cleanly removed during the final long-grain pass.