🛠️ Roundover Router Bit (Quarter Round) with Bearing
Do you want to get rid of sharp edges and give your pieces a professional look? The roundover router bit is an essential tool in any carpenter's kit. With a concave profile that creates a perfect quarter-round, this bit quickly transforms any rough edge into a smooth and aesthetic border.
It is ideal for working with solid hardwood or softwood, as well as composite materials such as MDF, chipboard, or plastic.
✅ Advantages and Features:
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Bearing Guide: Equipped with a precision bearing that allows you to rout along contours, without the need for additional guides. Perfect for round tables, arches, or irregular shapes.
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Carbide Inserts (Vidia): High-density carbide inserts ensure a clean cut, without burn marks, and much greater wear resistance compared to classic steel.
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Quarter Round Profile: Creates that classic rounded edge ("radius"), essential for shelves, kitchen countertops, or chair armrests.
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Universal Use: Suitable for all manual (router) or benchtop routing machines.
💡 Tips for Craftsmen:
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Adjusting the Depth: If you lower the bit more than the quarter-round radius, you can achieve a decorative profile with a "step" (stop), providing a classic design to the edge.
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Working Speed: For hardwoods (oak, beech), we recommend a quick pass for roughing and a second very fine pass for a mirror finish.
⚙️ Technical Details:
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Cutting Material: Tungsten Carbide (T.C.T. / Vidia)
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Cutting Diameter (D): 14 mm
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Working Depth (Lc): 5 mm
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Radius (R): 2 mm
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Overall Length (L): 46 mm
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Number of Flutes: Z2 (two flutes)