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1/2″ Round Nose Bit w/Bearing – Whiteside 1404B (AstraHP Coated)

Round Nose bits are a basic curved bit often used for sign making and for milling juice grooves. Use the bearing to follow a template. AstraHP Coated 1/4″ Shank 1/4″ Radius Cutting Diameter: 1/2″ Cut length: 5/8″ Recommended RPM: 16,000 Made In USA #row-817655306 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px; } #section_629242015 { padding-top: 45px; padding-bottom: 45px; } @media (min-width:550px) { #section_629242015 { padding-top: 65px; padding-bottom: 65px; } } @media (min-width:850px) { #section_629242015 { padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; } }

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$35.19 $54.99 In stock

Category: Round Nose

This Whiteside 1404B is a 1/2-inch round nose router bit with a bearing, featuring an AstraHP coating. It is designed for routing rounded profiles and is a practical choice for woodworking projects that require a smooth, consistent finish.

  • 1/2-inch round nose cutting profile for creating concave shapes and rounded edges.
  • Includes a bearing for template or pattern work.
  • AstraHP coated for enhanced durability and performance.
  • Whiteside brand, known for quality router bits.
  • Compatible with standard router collets.
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Miles L. ★★★★★

Cut perfect, smooth roundovers on cherry with this bit; the bearing tracked flawlessly and left zero burn marks even on a fast pass. I’ve already used it for three cabinet doors and the edge finish is glass-smooth.

John ★★★★★

I’d been fighting with cheaper bits that left burn marks on hardwoods, but this one glides through oak like butter with zero tear-out. The AstraHP coating really does make a difference in keeping the cut clean and the bit cooler on long runs.

Emma ★★★★★

Noticed how cleanly the cut edges come out on hard maple, the bearing gliding along the template without any chatter. The AstraHP coating seems to be doing its job so far, no buildup after a full afternoon of profiling. It's the bit I reach for whenever a project calls for a smooth 1/2-inch roundove