Freud Router Bit 38-204 1-1/2 Inch Dia 1/4 Inch Shank Ogee Fillet (16000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Ball Bearing Pilot Cabinet Trim Tool)
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Precision Freud 1-1/2 Inch Ogee and Fillet Router Bit 38-204 with 1/4 Inch Shank
The Freud 38-204 1-1/2-Inch Diameter Ogee and Fillet Router Bit serves as an industrial-grade edge-profiling tool engineered to execute classical ogee curves with a flat fillet step on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/4-inch shank bit features a 3/8-inch pilot ball bearing, a 1/4-inch profile radius, a 5/8-inch carbide cutting height, and a 16,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute shear-angle bit slices wood fibers cleanly to deliver a burn-free, hand-planed surface finish across cabinet door frames, display plaques, and architectural millwork.
Best Used For:
- Architectural Cabinet Door & Frame Detailing: Milling decorative ogee edges accented with a flat fillet step along solid wood cabinet stiles and door frames.
- Display Plaque & Furniture Border Profiling: Shaping classical edge profiles on tabletop perimeters, wall plaques, and furniture trim pieces.
- Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece edges using the integrated 3/8-inch ball bearing pilot to maintain uniform ogee depth.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Precision Shear-Angle Flute Geometry: Cutters are positioned at an angle to slice wood fibers smoothly, eliminating end-grain tear-out and surface fuzzing.
- TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom formulation titanium-cobalt carbide maintains sharp cutting edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
- Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
- Integrated 3/8-Inch Ball Bearing Pilot: Smooth-rolling guide bearing tracks substrate faces accurately to prevent workpiece scoring or friction burning.
- Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Precision-balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks at regulated speeds up to 16,000 RPM.
- Universal 1/4-Inch Shank Profile: Fits standard 1/4-inch router collets across compact palm trimmers, handheld routers, and table setups.
What's Included
- (1) Freud 38-204 1-1/2" Ogee and Fillet Router Bit with 1/4" Shank and Pilot Bearing
Technical Specifications
| Brand Name | Freud |
| Model Number SKU | 38-204 |
| Product Tool Classification | Classical Ogee and Fillet Router Bit |
| Overall Cut Diameter (D) | 1.500 in. (1-1/2 in.) |
| Shank Diameter (A) | 0.250 in. (1/4 in.) |
| Carbide Cutting Height (h) | 0.625 in. (5/8 in.) |
| Overall Bit Length (H) | 2.1875 in. (2-3/16 in.) |
| Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) | 0.375 in. (3/8 in.) |
| Large Radiused Curve (R1) | 0.250 in. (1/4 in.) |
| Number of Cutting Flutes | 2 Carbide Wings |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 16,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required) |
| Protective Body Finish | Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating |
| Carbide Grade Composition | TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide |
| Machine Equipment Compatibility | Handheld Routers and Router Tables with 1/4" Collet |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
Pro-Tip: When routing 1-1/2 inch wide ogee and fillet profiles into dense hardwoods, reduce your variable-speed router setting to a maximum of 16,000 RPM to prevent friction burning. Make two progressive depth passes rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the final pass to remove only 1/32 inch of stock for a crisp, hand-planed fillet step.