Studio product shot of the Freud 99-012 Face Molding Router Bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, a 1/2-inch shank, and a silver ball bearing pilot at the top.
Technical profile diagram for model #99-012 showing the cut profile on the edge of a wood block. A red line traces a large concave curve with a 25/32-inch radius and a smaller convex bead with a 9/64-inch radius.
Graphic titled CUTS showing four rectangular samples of wood types compatible with the router bit: Veneered Plywood, Hardwoods, Softwoods, and Composites.
Architectural Millwork Router Bits promotional video
Studio product shot of the Freud 99-012 Face Molding Router Bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD coated body, a 1/2-inch shank, and a silver ball bearing pilot at the top.
Technical profile diagram for model #99-012 showing the cut profile on the edge of a wood block. A red line traces a large concave curve with a 25/32-inch radius and a smaller convex bead with a 9/64-inch radius.
Graphic titled CUTS showing four rectangular samples of wood types compatible with the router bit: Veneered Plywood, Hardwoods, Softwoods, and Composites.
Architectural Millwork Router Bits promotional video
Freud

Freud Router Bit 99-012 15/16 Inch Diameter Face Molding 1/2 Shank TiCo Carbide Architectural Millwork Hand Tool For Hardwood Cabinet Trim Profile

Only 1 left
SKU: 99-012
$37.29 USD

Description

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High-Density TiCo Carbide Face Molding Router Bit with Perma-SHIELD Coating for Custom Architectural Millwork

The Freud 99-012 15/16-Inch Diameter Face Molding Router Bit delivers a commercial millwork solution engineered to machine elegant, stain-grade architectural trim and custom furniture profiles in a single pass. Featuring a substantial 1-3/8 inch carbide cutting height and a robust 1/2-inch shank, this industrial instrument effortlessly mills detailed baseboards, chair rails, and casings from standard lumber stock. Tipped with exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide and treated with a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD coating, the computer-balanced bit body delivers vibration-free performance and eliminates grain tear-out up to a maximum threshold of 24,000 RPM within table-mounted routers and CNC machining centers.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Trim Fabrication: Milling custom baseboards, chair rails, and window casings to match historical or high-end residential interiors.
  • Furniture Face Molding: Shaper profiling decorative frame trim, crown moldings, and detailed edging accents on premium cabinets or chests.
  • Stain-Grade Edge Processing: Cleanly cutting intricate multi-radius shapes on abrasive hardwoods and softwoods without burning wood fibers.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Engineered micro-grain tungsten matrix maintains a sharp cutting edge against highly abrasive natural timber runs.
  • Perma-SHIELD Coating Layer: Non-stick protective layer minimizes thermal stress, pitch accumulation, and humidity-driven rust corrosion.
  • Advanced Computer Balancing: Isolates spindle vibrations at high rotational velocities to secure a glass-smooth finish that requires zero secondary sanding.
  • Substantial Cutting Profile: Vertical 1-3/8 inch carbide height permits deep, uniform architectural detailing on wide dimensional lumber stock.
  • Industrial Multi-Machine Support: Formulated explicitly for controlled mechanical tracking in automated CNC lines or stationary router table fences.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 99-012 15/16-Inch Diameter Face Molding Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number 99-012
Bit Classification Face Molding Bit
Overall Cutter Diameter 0.9375 in. (15/16 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height 1.375 in. (1-3/8 in.)
Shank Diameter 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Tool Length 3.250 in. (3-1/4 in.)
Large Radius Dimension (R1) 0.781 in. (25/32 in.)
Small Radius Dimension (R2) 0.141 in. (9/64 in.)
Minor Profile Height (m) 0.094 in. (3/32 in.)
Integrated Bearing Diameter (B) 0.50 in. (1/2 in.)
Maximum Speed Rating 24,000 RPM
Material Optimization Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, Composites

Pro-Tip: To achieve a glass-smooth finish on highly dense hardwoods like white oak or maple, split the cut into two distinct steps. Execute an initial roughing pass leaving roughly 1/32-inch of material, then finish with a final rapid skim pass to eliminate chip-outs and grain chattering.