Freud Router Bit 39-252 1-1/8 In Dia 1/2 In Shank Ovolo Groove (18000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD French Provincial Cabinetry Woodworking Tool)

Precision Freud 1-1/8 Inch Ovolo Groove Router Bit 39-252 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 39-252 1-1/8-Inch Diameter Ovolo Groove Router Bit functions as an industrial-grade architectural profile cutting tool engineered to plunge directly into workpieces to route flat-bottom French Provincial grooves, decorative panel accents, and edge profiles on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters treated with friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a 1/4-inch radius, a 1-7/32-inch carbide height, and an 18,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with CNC automated machinery, variable-speed router tables, and handheld plunge routers, this two-cutter decorative bit maintains sharp edge retention and chatter-free balance across cabinet doors, architectural molding, and custom furniture joinery.

Best Used For:

• French Provincial Cabinet Door Profiling: Plunging directly into cabinet panel faces to rout classical flat-bottom ovolo channels and decorative door accents.
• Architectural Edge Beading & Round-Over Milling: Shaping smooth 1/4-inch radius edge profiles along tabletop perimeters, drawer fronts, and door casings when guided by a fence.
• CNC & Plunge Surface Fluting: Executing decorative panel channels, faux raised panel details, and accent grooves on automated CNC routers or plunge router setups.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains razor-sharp edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
• Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick red 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 rigidity and vibration-free stability during 1-1/8-inch diameter profile cuts.
• Precision Plunge-Cutting Center Geometry: Center-cutting carbide flutes permit smooth vertical plunge capability for stopped interior panel grooves.
• Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Dynamically balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks at regulated speeds up to 18,000 RPM.
• Dual-Flute Precision Shear Angle: Two precision-ground shear-angle carbide wings slice wood fibers cleanly to eliminate surface tear-out and grain burning.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 39-252 1-1/8" Diameter Ovolo Groove Router Bit (1/2" Shank)

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Model Number SKU 39-252 Product Tool Classification Ovolo Groove Plunge Router Bit Overall Cut Diameter (D) 1.125 in. (1-1/8 in.) Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) Profile Radiused Curve (R) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.) Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.21875 in. (1-7/32 in.) Small Tip Diameter (n) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.) Overall Bit Length (H) 2.71875 in. (2-23/32 in.) Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Carbide Wings Maximum Rotational Speed 18,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required) Protective Body Finish Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide Machine Equipment Compatibility CNC Routers, Variable-Speed Router Tables, Heavy Plunge Routers Target Substrates Hardwood, Softwood, Cabinet Plywood, MDF, Wood Composites

Pro-Tip: When plunge-routing stopped French Provincial panel grooves on cabinet doors using a handheld plunge router, set up an edge guide or template jig to keep cuts perfectly parallel to your frame rails. Making two progressive plunge steps down to your full 1-7/32 inch cutter profile height prevents tear-out at corner entries and allows efficient chip evacuation from the center channel.