Freud 40-114: 1-5/8 (Dia.) Chamfer Bit

Great bit. Stays sharp vey well

Crikey this monster is actually too big for most projects! But it cuts like mad, but I recommend NOT trying to use the whole cutting face at once.. Like any routing, little bit off at a time. Ive had a few heart stopping experiences when I went in too much and had my router ripped out of my hands. User is idiot, bit is fine. Always wear ppe, I dont care how cool you think you look. You look cooler alive and SAFE

Not like the picture! The picture shows a bit with matching diameter shank AND bearing (1/2). What you get is a 1/2 shank bit, mated with a ridiculously tiny 3/8 bearing. Bearing only has about 3/32 of vertical stock-riding surface, and sits about 1/8 above the flutes. So, youre flirting with disaster if the remaining stock is 1/4 or less below the flutes, youre likely to get more chatter/bumps due to the tiny bearing, and youre likely to get a groove burnished into the edge of the work (especially with softer woods) from the miniscule bearing-contact patch. All of which couldve been avoided if the bit were made to accept a 1/2 bearing of decent width. Because the top of the flutes are ground to fit the 3/8 bearing diameter, If you try to fit a 1/2 bearing to the bit, it lowers the initial contact point on the flutes to about 3/16 below the bearing. The only 1/2 shank, 1/2 bearing, 45 degree chamfer option Freud has necessitates a 2 1/2 throat diameter. I own a lot of Freud products, very disappointed with this one. Come on Freud, make it like the picture, WITH A 1/2 BEARING, sitting 1/32-1/16 above the flutes!

Typical excellent Freud quality - this bit mills aluminum as well as wood. Cuts are super clean, no tearout when using the proper speed and feedrate. Zero chatter.

I thought I could cut 45 degree joins with this but its really designed for a different purpose. My fault for not reading the description well before buying. It is a high quality big bit. USE WITH CARE.

For me, Freud router bits have always been durable and well made - well worth the price. This bit is no exception.

good product !

Exactly what I needed ... and quality is as expected - excellent.

I am rather new to woodworking after having not done very much in a number of years. Im amazed at the new tools and products that are making it easier to accomplish tasks much faster with better results that the old ways. Freud has always crafted quality tools and this one is no exception. Fast, sharp and easy to use bit. Glad Im spending the extra cash instead of trying to make an inferior bit work. Will keep buying the Freud bits one or two at a time until I get a complete set together. VERY HAPPY!!

This bit is exactly what I needed to create a 15 degree angle for making my Adirondack chairs. It’s much easier than using a jigsaw!!