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1/4″ Edge Beading Router Bit – Whiteside 3244 (AstraHP Coated)

Edge Beading bits are used to shape trim mold, and for routing column accents. You can also produce fluted chair and table legs with these router bits . AstraHP Coated 1/4″ Shank 1/4″ Bead 9/16″ Cut Length 7/8″ Large Diameter Made In USA

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$42.69 $60.99 In stock

Category: Beading Router Bit Bead Bits

This Whiteside 3244 edge beading router bit features an AstraHP coating for enhanced performance and durability. Designed for creating clean, precise bead profiles along edges, it is a reliable choice for woodworking projects.

  • 1/4-inch shank edge beading router bit
  • AstraHP coated for improved wear resistance
  • Creates smooth, consistent bead profiles
  • Suitable for use on edge work in various woodworking applications
  • From Whiteside, a trusted brand in router bits
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Violet ★★★★★

The AstraHP coating is a real game-changer—I ran it through a full sheet of poplar without any heat buildup or pitch sticking to the flutes. The bead profile came out glass-smooth on the first pass, and the edges stayed razor sharp from start to finish.

Ryan ★★★★★

The AstraHP coating really does make a difference — I've run this bit through a lot of pine and it's still slicing clean beads without any burn marks. Setup was dead simple, it cut a crisp 1/4" profile on my first pass.

Ella ★★★★★

Cut a bead along a set of oak shelf edges and it left almost no burn marks, just a few light passes. The bearing runs smooth and the coating still looks new after a couple of projects.