A high-resolution studio photograph of the Freud 36-124 beading router bit, showcasing its red-coated head with four Quadra-Cut carbide cutting edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 36-124 beading bit, displaying the Industrial Router Bit and Quadra-Cut branding, along with specifications for the 3/8 inch radius and 1/2 inch shank diameter.
A technical diagram for the Freud 36-124 bit, showing a cross-section of a wood block with a precise 3/8 inch radius decorative beading profile that includes a distinct inset bead.
A technical instructional diagram illustrating the bit's versatility; the left side shows a beading profile created with the standard bearing, while the right side shows how to obtain a round-over profile by swapping to a 1/8 inch smaller ball bearing and step washer.
An action photograph of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the Freud 36-124 bit to add a decorative rounded beading profile to the edge of a wooden workpiece.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
A high-resolution studio photograph of the Freud 36-124 beading router bit, showcasing its red-coated head with four Quadra-Cut carbide cutting edges, a top-mounted ball bearing pilot, and a polished 1/2-inch steel shank.
The retail packaging for the Freud 36-124 beading bit, displaying the Industrial Router Bit and Quadra-Cut branding, along with specifications for the 3/8 inch radius and 1/2 inch shank diameter.
A technical diagram for the Freud 36-124 bit, showing a cross-section of a wood block with a precise 3/8 inch radius decorative beading profile that includes a distinct inset bead.
A technical instructional diagram illustrating the bit's versatility; the left side shows a beading profile created with the standard bearing, while the right side shows how to obtain a round-over profile by swapping to a 1/8 inch smaller ball bearing and step washer.
An action photograph of a woodworker using a hand-held router equipped with the Freud 36-124 bit to add a decorative rounded beading profile to the edge of a wooden workpiece.
Freud Quadra Cut Router Bits promotional video
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Freud Router Bit 36-124 3/8 Inch Radius Beading Decorative Edging (1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Quadra-Cut 18000 Max RPM Woodworking)

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SKU: 36-124
$45.49 USD

Description

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Freud 36-124 3/8 Inch Radius Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit

The Freud 36-124 is a 1-1/4-inch overall diameter beading decorative edging router bit engineered to rout a 3/8-inch radius rounded edge profile with an inset shoulder bead on furniture and architectural millwork. Built with a heavy-gauge 1/2-inch shank and Freud’s patented Quadra-Cut™ 4-cutter design, this tool uses two up-shearing and two down-shearing carbide blades to eliminate cross-grain tearout and surface fuzzing. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a heat-resistant Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, it operates safely at speeds up to 18,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in handheld or table-mounted routers.

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Millwork & Trim Profiling: Routing precise 3/8-inch rounded beads with decorative inset shoulders on solid hardwood casings, baseboards, and moldings.
  • Furniture & Cabinetry Edge Detailing: Shaping clean, tearout-free radiused bead borders onto solid wood tabletop edges, desk borders, and cabinet face frames.
  • Plywood & Composite Sheet Finishing: Carving smooth decorative edge profiles into cabinet-grade plywood, MDF, and composite wood boards without post-cut sanding.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Quadra-Cut™ 4-Cutter Technology: Employs 2 up-shear and 2 down-shear carbide cutters to shear wood fibers simultaneously from top and bottom for a splinter-free finish.
  • Decorative Inset Bead Profile: Precision-ground geometry creates a 3/8-inch radius curve bounded by a clean bottom inset shoulder.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom-formulated carbide tips deliver high wear resistance and retain razor sharpness on abrasive materials.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating resists pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and thermal corrosion.
  • Dual-Profile Convertible Versatility: Converts from a beading profile to a standard rounding-over bit by swapping to a 1/2-inch outer diameter pilot bearing.
  • Precision Pilot Ball Bearing: Includes a 3/8-inch outer diameter steel ball bearing for smooth, uniform edge tracking without a router fence.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 36-124 3/8" Radius Quadra-Cut Beading Router Bit with 1/2" Shank
  • (1) 3/8" Outer Diameter Pilot Ball Bearing

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Freud® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU 36-124
Profile Radius Dimension (R) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Overall Cutting Diameter (D) 1.250 inches (1-1/4" / 31.8 mm)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 inches (1/2" / 12.7 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.625 inches (5/8" / 15.9 mm)
Overall Tool Length (H) 2.625 inches (2-5/8" / 66.7 mm)
Pilot Bearing Diameter (B) 0.375 inches (3/8" / 9.5 mm)
Number of Carbide Cutters 4 Cutters (Quadra-Cut 2 Up-Shear / 2 Down-Shear)
Maximum Operating Speed 18,000 RPM
Body Protective Coating Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer
Cutter Metallurgy Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide Tipped
Primary Machine Compatibility Router Tables, Handheld Routers

Pro-Tip: To convert this beading bit into a standard 3/8-inch radius rounding-over bit, swap the stock 3/8-inch bearing with a 1/2-inch outer diameter bearing; this aligns the pilot flush with the cutter geometry to eliminate the inset shoulder step.