Freud Face Molding Router Bit 99-014 1/2 Inch Shank (15/16 Dia 1-1/2 Carbide Height TiCo Architectural Trim Furniture Detail Cutter)

High-Density 1/2 Inch Shank 15/16 Inch Diameter Face Molding Router Bit

The Freud 99-014 Face Molding Router Bit operates as a precision architectural millwork shaper engineered to carve intricate decorative face profiles along furniture edges, baseboards, and cabinet stiles. Constructed with micro-grain TiCo titanium cobalt carbide flutes, this 1/2-inch shank tool runs on CNC equipment and table-mounted routers at rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composite timber stock. The 15/16-inch overall diameter cutter incorporates a 1-1/2-inch carbide cutting height featuring dual radiuses (25/32 in. large, 5/32 in. small) and a 1/2-inch pilot ball bearing guide, coated with a non-stick red Perma-SHIELD fluoropolymer barrier to prevent thermal pitch accumulation and surface burning.

Best Used For:

• Furniture & Cabinet Face Profiling: Milling detailed decorative face moldings along solid hardwood cabinet frames, drawer fronts, and table skirts.
• Custom Architectural Baseboards: Shaping ornamental upper edge profiles on custom interior baseboards and wainscoting cap rails.
• CNC & Table Millwork Production: Executing continuous, burn-free edge shaping passes on table-mounted routers or automated CNC spindles.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Precision Dual-Radius Geometry: Integrates a 25/32-inch primary radius and 5/32-inch accent radius to produce classic architectural face details.
• TiCo Hi-Density Carbide Flutes: Specialized titanium cobalt micro-grain carbide formula maintains razor-sharp edges through abrasive hardwood runs.
• Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Thermal fluoropolymer red barrier resists friction heat, guards against pitch buildup, and prevents rust.
• Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Integrated 1/2-inch pilot bearing enables consistent profile depth along straight and curved workpiece edges.
• CNC & Table Router Requirement: Engineered specifically for safe material control and zero-chatter shaping on table-mounted routers and CNC machines.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 99-014 15/16" Diameter Face Molding Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
• (1) 1/2-Inch Precision Steel Pilot Ball Bearing Guide

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing deep 1-1/2 inch face profiles on dense hardwoods like cherry or hard maple, make two progressive depth passes using a router table fence adjustment. Taking an initial shallow pass before the final full-depth pass prevents grain tear-out and leaves a glass-smooth, stain-ready finish.