Looking for a router bit

Awlknottedup · Jun 13, 2014

I am looking for the above router bit profile. It can be either 1/4" or 1/2" shank. It is for cutting a groove with rounded shoulders and narrow or no bottom.

big fred · Jun 13, 2014

I'm thinking that you need a shaper for that. Reason is that the cutter speed at the center will be pretty slow and give you a ragged cut. That said, if you can't find a router bit in that profile, you could get one ground by a good toolmaker. Start with a v-groove bit. Many cabinet shops would be able to grind it for you alsoa, as they probably have the equipment to make custom router profiles.

newgenjdcollector · Jun 13, 2014

I get a lot of my router bits from here
http://www.hartvilletool.com/category/roundover-router-bits

funky_g00 · Jun 13, 2014

I have one or two of those bits. Mine are either Bosch, Vermont America, or generic store brand. I purchased mine at Menards, so I would think about any decent hardware store near you should have them. Just look for 1/4" round over bits.

Heyseed · Jun 14, 2014

it is very common, Lowes or Home depot will have them.

MarkB_MI · Jun 14, 2014

Here are a few.
round over grooving router bits

Anonymous-0 · Jun 14, 2014

I believe it is called a beading bit.

timcasbolt · Jun 14, 2014

I like to use corner rounding end mills for that kind of work. Much harder and last longer.

Awlknottedup · Jun 14, 2014

Thanks, that is it.

JRSutton · Jun 14, 2014

Good luck finding that at a home depot or hardware store!

I searched for one of those myself for quite a while.

Everybody carries the piloted round over bits - not the kind you show there.

whiteside is often one of your best bets for finding what you need - but I see somebody already posted a link.

Dick L · Jun 15, 2014

If you can use a 1/2" shank the radius end mill cutters will last for ever in wood.
Like These

MarkB_MI · Jun 15, 2014

Why would a high-speed steel bit outlast a carbide one?

Anonymous-0 · Jun 15, 2014

That is a commmon bit. Probably 1/12 hsp Porter-cable router, or such.

FREUD has them. Also for pattern cutting. Good for making window frames. etc.

John,PA

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