Studio shot of the Freud 99-290 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with a beaded profile and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the mating cross-section profiles created by the Freud 99-290 bit, indicating a 7/32 inch radius bead, a 15/64 inch groove width, and a 23/64 inch tenon length.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-290 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with a beaded profile and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-290 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with a beaded profile and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
Technical diagram showing the mating cross-section profiles created by the Freud 99-290 bit, indicating a 7/32 inch radius bead, a 15/64 inch groove width, and a 23/64 inch tenon length.
Studio shot of the Freud 99-290 one-piece rail and stile router bit standing upright, featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body with a beaded profile and ball bearing guides on a 1/2 inch shank.
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Freud 99-290 One-Piece Rail and Stile Router Bit 2 Inch Diameter 1/2 Shank Carbide Beaded Cabinet Door Making Cutter

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SKU: 99-290
$89.89

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Streamline Cabinet Door Production: Freud 99-290 One-Piece Beaded Rail and Stile Router Bit

Revolutionize your cabinet making process with the Freud 99-290 One-Piece Rail and Stile Router Bit. This ingeniously designed tool allows you to cut both the decorative beaded profile for the stiles and the matching cope for the rails using a single bit. By eliminating the need to disassemble your setup, change bits, or realign your fence, you save valuable time and ensure a perfect fit every time. Whether you are a professional joining high-volume kitchen doors or a hobbyist crafting a custom vanity, this bit simplifies the joinery process without sacrificing precision.

The 99-290 is engineered to cut all frame members face down. This critical design feature ensures that any variation in the thickness of your stock occurs on the back of the door, leaving the front faces perfectly flush and smooth. Constructed with Freud’s industry-leading TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide, this bit maintains a razor-sharp edge through hardwood and softwood alike. It also features the signature Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating to resist heat, rust, and pitch buildup, ensuring a cleaner cut and longer tool life. This bit is designed exclusively for use in table-mounted routers.

Key Features

  • One-Piece Efficiency: Routes both rail and stile parts without changing bits or moving the fence, saving setup time.
  • Beaded Profile: Creates a classic decorative bead profile (7/32" radius) suitable for traditional and transitional styles.
  • Face-Down Accuracy: Cutting face down guarantees flush door fronts regardless of minor stock thickness variations.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Proprietary carbide blend delivers a flawless finish and extended cutting life.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: distinctive red coating prevents corrosion, reduces friction, and minimizes resin accumulation.
  • Router Table Exclusive: Safety-engineered for stability and precision in table-mounted routers (not for handheld use).

What's Included

(1) Freud 2" Diameter One-Piece Rail & Stile Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-290)

Specifications

Brand Freud
Model Number 99-290
Application Rail & Stile Cabinet Doors
Profile Style Bead
Overall Diameter (D) 2 in
Shank Diameter (A) 1/2 in
Carbide Height (h) 1-9/32 in
Overall Length (H) 4-3/32 in
Small Diameter (n) 1-1/4 in
Minor Height (m) 15/64 in
Large Radius (R1) 7/32 in
Max RPM 16,000

Pro-Tip: The beauty of a one-piece bit is that the rail and stile cuts are perfectly matched by height adjustment alone. Do not move your fence between cuts! Set your fence flush with the bearing for the profile cut (stiles). When switching to the cope cut (rails), simply raise the bit to the correct height. If you move the fence, your joints will not align.