Freud 40-114: 1-5/8 (Dia.) Chamfer Bit

Heavy duty tool eliminates chatter. Just slow it down to accommodate it’s size.

as advertised; so far it seems worth the expense (one can buy a similar one in off-brand for half as much); but this is something I will use for many years, and wanted a high quality one.

Ive used this once and its better than most of the router bits Ive got. I would definitely but it again.

Another great Frued router bit.

Not like the picture! The picture shows a bit with matching diameter shank AND bearing (1/2). What you get is a 1/2 shank bit, mated with a ridiculously tiny 3/8 bearing. Bearing only has about 3/32 of vertical stock-riding surface, and sits about 1/8 above the flutes. So, youre flirting with disaster if the remaining stock is 1/4 or less below the flutes, youre likely to get more chatter/bumps due to the tiny bearing, and youre likely to get a groove burnished into the edge of the work (especially with softer woods) from the miniscule bearing-contact patch. All of which couldve been avoided if the bit were made to accept a 1/2 bearing of decent width. Because the top of the flutes are ground to fit the 3/8 bearing diameter, If you try to fit a 1/2 bearing to the bit, it lowers the initial contact point on the flutes to about 3/16 below the bearing. The only 1/2 shank, 1/2 bearing, 45 degree chamfer option Freud has necessitates a 2 1/2 throat diameter. I own a lot of Freud products, very disappointed with this one. Come on Freud, make it like the picture, WITH A 1/2 BEARING, sitting 1/32-1/16 above the flutes!

This bit is an excellent choice. Its well-machined, durable, and sharp. Thats really all that needs to be said.

Its what I needed.

It broke within fifteen minutes. The screw connecting the bit to the bearing snapped.

Another great Freud router bit. I got this to make square lamp posts on tapered pieces. Figured it would be safer than some of the table saw setups. This thing is massive. Biggest router bit Ive seen.

Good deal, works well, costs way less than bits at the store, worked well for my kitchen job, will use again.