SKU: 59-502

Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Classical Bead Router Bit

Name: Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Classical Bead Router Bit
Brand: Infinity Cutting Tools
SKU: 59-502
Price: 59.90 USD
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An elegant combination of bullnose & teardrop profiles allows this Classical Bead router bit to make a stunning visual effect on tabletops, furniture and much more. Another exclusive product offered only at Infinity Tools.

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Classical Bead Router Bit

An elegant combination of bullnose & teardrop profiles allows this Classical Bead router bit to make a stunning visual effect on tabletops, furniture and much more. Combine it with our 3/8"-radius cove bit 37-786 to create stacked ogee profiles. Another exclusive product offered only at Infinity Tools.

Almost every piece of furniture including tables, dressers, desks, and china cabinets have a top. This top needs some form of edge detail to finish it off. This is where the Classical Bead router bit (59-502) shines. It can be used with the workpiece face-up or face-down depending on the desired look. Plus, it can easily be paired with other decorative moldings to create beautiful, classic profiles. A great thing about this router bit is that it can be used with material from 3/4"-thick up to a full 1"-thick depending on the desired look for your project.

Using multiple wood types adds a great effect.

By running the workpiece through the router bit face-up or face-down you can produce two different details. For instance, if I'm working on a tall cabinet where the top will be above eye level, I like to run the workpiece through the router face-up. This makes the larger radius more pronounced and gives me a very attractive detail that is pleasing to the eye while producing a crown molding effect.

For a tabletop, the workpiece can be run either face-up or face-down depending on the desired look. I like to run the workpiece face-down to have that longer 1" radius showing along the top edge of the tabletop.

Table-top edges can achieve great heights!

For a desk, on the other hand, you may decide to run the workpiece face up, creating a 1/4" radius on the top edge with no fillet. This creates a comfortable edge to rest against while writing or typing.

By building layers, the effect grows quickly.

By choosing the thickness of the material you can decide if you want a fillet on the top, bottom, or both. In 3/4" material you can produce a fillet on either top or bottom. In 7/8" material a fillet can be made both top and bottom, or a strong fillet on one face. In 1" material a strong fillet can be produced on both faces.

If you want to take your cabinetry moldings one step further, I recommend picking up a 3/8"-radius cove router bit (37-786) and make your own custom cove molding to add underneath the classical bead profile.

Depending on how you rout the edge with the classical bead router bit you can produce several different variations of ogee profiles under the lip of your top that transition beautiful into the face of a chest of drawers, Chest-on-Chest, or china cabinet.

Enjoy the simple additions that add great effect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What shank size is this Classical Bead bit?

It has a 1/2" shank, which provides extra rigidity and is ideal for decorative edge profiles. Browse more edge-forming router bits.

What profile does this router bit create?

It produces a Classical Bead profile by combining bullnose and teardrop shapes, creating an elegant, layered decorative edge.

What projects is the Classical Bead bit good for?

It is ideal for adding classic detail to tabletops, furniture, and more, dressing up plain edges with a traditional, finished look.

Is this bit exclusive to Infinity Tools?

Yes. The Classical Bead router bit is described as an exclusive product offered only at Infinity Tools. See the full range of carbide router bits.

How is a classical bead different from a roundover?

A roundover simply softens an edge, while a classical bead combines a bullnose and a teardrop for a more elaborate, traditional decorative effect with more character.

Can I use this bit on tabletops?

Yes. Tabletops are a primary use for this bit, where the classical bead profile makes a stunning visual statement along the edge.

Does it require a 1/2" collet?

Yes. Because it has a 1/2" shank, your router must accept a 1/2" collet, which most mid-size and full-size routers offer.

What other bits pair with the Classical Bead profile?

Combine it with other edge-forming router bits and molding router bits to build up more elaborate decorative profiles.

Is this bit suitable for furniture making?

Yes. It is designed to add classic detail to furniture, making it a great choice for decorative edges on furniture components.

Who makes this Classical Bead router bit?

It is made by Infinity Cutting Tools as one of their exclusive profiles. Explore more carbide router bits from Infinity.

Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Classical Bead Router Bit