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

I bought this to route out an angle for some frame linens I needed to custom make for a short box frame. This was an amazing tool and worked perfectly and consistently throughout several boards. So consistent I was able to match frame pieces from different boards without any noticeable irregularities. Definitely recommended if you need this 22.5 angle.

Exactly what I needed to cut 45 degree bearing edges for drum shells. Very good product. The bit came in an over sized clear plastic storage box to protect it from damage while stored. Excellent quality.

Works as described, great value.

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!!

Theres not much to say here ... the bit is beautiful and up to the standard one might expect from Freud. It was packaged well and shipped promptly from the seller, arriving quickly and as described. The bit has a sharp and very durable edge. I used the bit to put a chamfer on some 12 PVC pipe sections I was using to construct part of an environmental science research project, and the bit worked just fine in PVC without chipping, grabbing or any misbehaviour. By the way, doing this creates volumes of white plastic sawdust that would serve well as fake snow.

Good sharp bit. Never burned the wood on me. I personally used it on carsiding that I previously had put 3 coats of clear urethane on it still cut good without dulling the bit.

I have an ever growing collection of Freud bits, blades and tools and as always, this one is awesome. I am making all my trim in my house out of black ash and Im using this bit for the edges. It is the first chamfer bit that ive used that didnt burn at all on end grain.

I used this bit in a full-size router to put a 30° slope on a custom shelf I was making. I chose this bit because of the reputation of the company that makes it, and it worked well for me.

I prefer Freud router bits based on consistently high quality. This is an example. This bit is very useful for slight bevel on trim or the like. The 25 degree bevel (vs vertical) is quite nice if 45 or 30 are too slanted, and the slighter angle also makes the bit a little easier to work - the outside diameter is smaller. Suggest use on light material (such as primary design purpose, re trimming countertop laminates) with slow rate over work, or in a router table. Either way a variable speed router is required for best results, turned down from max just slightly. My first use was actually duplicating a guitar pickguard using an original as pattern -- on a router table, using spacers in between to get the cutter to align as closely as possible to the bearing. One of many examples where this bit is extremely suitable and useful.

Watch your finger tips when installing this router bit. It is razor sharp. Now that my finger tip has healed and made a few dozen passes cross grain on solid oak I have to give it a good review for performance as well.