3/8 inch holle freesbit x 1/4 inch schacht – Whiteside 1801

Took the plunge on a new cove bit and this one cuts cleanly through white oak without any burning, even at a slow feed rate. The polished carbide edges leave a smooth surface that requires almost no sanding afterwards.

Cut a cove profile along a set of cherry cabinet doors and the edges came out glassy smooth with almost no sanding needed. The 1/4-inch shank fits my trim router, and the bearing keeps it tracking the template perfectly. This is my third bit from them and the carbide still feels razor sharp.

The 1/4-inch shank dropped straight into my trim router with zero wobble, which I didn't expect at this price. It leaves a glass-smooth cove with almost no sanding needed, even on maple.