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1/4″ Cove & Bead Router Bit x 1/2″ Shank – Whiteside 3212 (AstraHP Coated)

One of the more standard and traditional of router bit profiles, the Cove and Bead bit is a edge profile bit creating a concave and a convex edge in one pass. AstraHP Coated Shank: 1/2″ Radius: 1/4″ Cut Length: 5/8″ Large Diameter: 1-5/16″ Overall Tool Length: 2-3/8″ Also available with 1/4″ Shank Recommended RPM: 14,000 Made in USA

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$59.15 $86.99 In stock

Category: Cove & Bead Router Bits

This Whiteside 3212 router bit is designed for creating classic cove and bead profiles. It features a 1/2-inch shank and is coated with AstraHP for enhanced performance.

  • Creates a 1/4-inch cove and bead profile for decorative edging and joinery.
  • Fits standard routers with a 1/2-inch collet.
  • AstraHP coating helps reduce friction and heat buildup.
  • Suitable for use on wood and wood-based materials.
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David J. ★★★★★

The AstraHP coating really does keep the heat down—ran about thirty feet of oak through it and the bit still came out clean, no burn marks on the profile. The 1/2-inch shank grips the collet firmly too, so there’s zero chatter on those long bead cuts. Probably the smoothest cove I’ve gotten from any

John ★★★★★

I used this bit to run some poplar baseboard trim, and the AstraHP coating really helped the cuts stay clean without any burning. It leaves a smooth finish right out of the router.

Sophia ★★★★★

The 1/2-inch shank fits my table router perfectly and there's zero wobble at speed. Cut bead profiles in red oak and the edges came out glass smooth with no burn marks. The AstraHP coating really does seem to keep it running cooler than my old bit.

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