Freud Router Bit 38-222 1-3/8 Inch Dia 1/2 Inch Shank Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet (16000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 4 Cutter Cabinet Furniture Tool)

Precision Freud 1-3/8 Inch Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit 38-222 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 38-222 1-3/8-Inch Diameter Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit functions as a commercial-grade architectural profiling tool engineered to execute classical sweeping ogee curves with a flat fillet step on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with four micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 5/8-inch pilot ball bearing, a 5/32-inch profile radius, a 1/2-inch carbide height, and a 16,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this patented four-cutter bit utilizes two up-shear cutters to clear bulk material and two down-shear cutters to slice surface fibers, delivering a splinter-free, hand-planed surface finish across cabinet doors, furniture tops, display plaques, and architectural millwork.

Best Used For:

• Architectural Cabinet Door Edging: Milling classic 5/32-inch radiused ogee decorative borders accented with a flat fillet step along solid wood cabinet door stiles and face plates.
• Furniture Tops & Display Plaque Detailing: Shaping clean ogee and fillet border profiles on tabletop perimeters, wall plaques, and decorative mantelpieces.
• Guided Substrate Edge Duplication: Tracing straight or curved workpiece perimeters using the integrated 5/8-inch pilot ball bearing to produce uniform architectural moldings.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Patented Quadra-Cut 4-Cutter Technology: Combines two up-shear cutters and two down-shear cutters to eliminate top-surface cross-grain tearing and 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.
• Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Provides maximum anti-flex structural stability and vibration resistance during deep 1-3/8-inch diameter profile cuts.
• Integrated 5/8-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: 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.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 38-222 1-3/8" Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
• (1) Pre-Installed 5/8" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Model Number SKU 38-222 Product Tool Classification Quadra-Cut Ogee Fillet Router Bit Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.375 in. (1-3/8 in.) Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) Overall Bit Length (H) 2.250 in. (2-1/4 in.) Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.625 in. (5/8 in.) Large Radiused Curve (R1) 0.15625 in. (5/32 in.) Number of Cutting Wings 4 Cutters (2 Up-Shear, 2 Down-Shear) 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 1/2" Collet Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing 1-3/8 inch wide Quadra-Cut ogee fillet profiles in dense hardwoods, set your variable-speed router to a maximum of 16,000 RPM to prevent friction burning. Make two progressive passes rather than a single heavy cut, allowing the down-shear wings on the final pass to glide across the top shoulder for a crisp fillet step that requires no hand sanding.