Freud 38-352 Carbide Classical Cove Bead Router Bit 1/4 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut 1-5/8 Inch Diameter Decorative Edging Tool Furniture Cabinets Millwork

Elevate Your Woodworking with Distinctive Decorative Profiles and a Flawless Finish

The Freud 38-352 Classical Cove & Bead Bit is the professional’s choice for adding elegant, high-end detail to furniture, cabinet doors, plaques, and custom millwork. This industrial-grade decorative edging bit creates a sophisticated classical profile that enhances the visual depth of any project. Whether you are building heirloom-quality cabinetry or adding architectural accents to moldings, this bit delivers the surgical precision and mirror-smooth results that have made Freud the industry leader in carbide tooling.

Engineered for maximum performance, this bit features Freud's patented Quadra-Cut™ 4-cutter design. This innovative technology utilizes two cutters to take a primary cut while the remaining two upward-shear cutters provide a secondary, extra-fine finish, effectively eliminating the need for sanding. Protected by Freud’s exclusive Perma-SHIELD® non-stick coating, the bit resists heat and pitch build-up, ensuring an extended cutting life across hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and various composite materials. Designed for versatility, it is perfectly balanced for use in both handheld and table-mounted portable routers.

Key Features

• Quadra-Cut™ Design: Patented four-cutter technology provides an extra-fine finish by combining upward and downward shear angles.
• Precision Edging: Perfect for adding distinctive decorative designs to cabinets, fine furniture, and millwork.
• Perma-SHIELD® Coating: High-performance non-stick red coating protects the bit from heat, corrosion, and resin buildup.
• TiCo™ High-Density Carbide: Specifically formulated for industrial use to maintain a sharper edge for significantly longer periods.
• Multi-Material Mastery: Effortlessly routs hardwood, softwood, veneered plywood, and composition materials.
• Vibration-Free Balancing: Computer-balanced to run smoothly at high speeds up to 16,000 RPM.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 1-1/2" Classical Cove & Bead Bit (38-352)
• (1) 5/8" Diameter Precision Ball Bearing Guide

Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing complex decorative edges like the Classical Cove and Bead, always perform a climb cut on the end-grain portions of your workpiece first. This technique prevents "blowout" or splintering at the corners, ensuring a perfectly crisp profile around the entire perimeter of your project.