Studio shot of the Freud 39-202 Ovolo Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, and 1/4 inch silver shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Ovolo groove shape cut into a wood surface by the Freud 39-202 bit, specifying a 1/8 inch radius and 1/2 inch width.
Studio shot of the Freud 39-202 Ovolo Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, and 1/4 inch silver shank.
Studio shot of the Freud 39-202 Ovolo Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, and 1/4 inch silver shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the Ovolo groove shape cut into a wood surface by the Freud 39-202 bit, specifying a 1/8 inch radius and 1/2 inch width.
Studio shot of the Freud 39-202 Ovolo Groove router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide cutters, and 1/4 inch silver shank.
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Freud 39-202 1/2 Inch Diameter Ovolo Groove Router Bit 1/4 Inch Shank Carbide Decorative Molding Tool for French Provincial Furniture

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SKU: 39-202
$17.29 USD

Description

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Add Classic French Provincial Detail to Your Cabinetry and Furniture

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your woodworking projects with the Freud 39-202 1/2" Diameter Ovolo Groove Router Bit. This specialized profile is the industry standard for creating the distinctive decorative grooves found on French Provincial style cabinet doors and furniture fronts. Beyond surface grooves, this versatile bit can be paired with an edge guide or router fence to craft shallow roundover or beading profiles on the edges of your stock, making it a multi-functional asset for any joinery or millwork shop.

Engineered for flawless performance, the 39-202 is tipped with Freud’s exclusive TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide, a proprietary blend designed to retain a razor-sharp edge even when routing dense hardwoods and abrasive composites. The bit body features the signature Red Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, which minimizes friction, prevents overheating, and resists the buildup of pitch and resin. With a standard 1/4" shank and precision balancing, this bit offers smooth, chatter-free operation in CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers.

Key Features

  • Signature Style: Creates the classic groove essential for French Provincial doors and cabinets.
  • Dual Functionality: Routes surface grooves or creates edge profiles when used with a fence.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide: Provides maximum edge life and superior finish quality.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Coating: Non-stick red coating resists heat, corrosion, and pitch accumulation.
  • Versatile Compatibility: Safe for use on CNC, hand-held, and table-mounted routers.
  • Wide Material Range: Cuts cleanly through plywoods, softwoods, hardwoods, and composites.
  • Precision Design: Computer-balanced for vibration-free operation at high RPMs.

What's Included

(1) Freud 39-202 1/2" Diameter Ovolo Groove Router Bit

Specifications

Overall Diameter (D) 1/2"
Shank Diameter (A) 1/4"
Carbide Height (h) 5/16"
Overall Length (H) 1-3/4"
Radius (R) 1/8"
Small Diameter (n) 1/4"
Number of Cutters 2
Max RPM 24,000
Profile Design Ovolo Groove
Coating Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick
Material TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: Since this bit does not have a pilot bearing, straight cuts must be guided. If you are routing decorative grooves on a flat panel, use a sturdy straight edge clamped to your workpiece or an edge guide attached to your router base. This ensures your French Provincial details are crisp, straight, and professional.