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

I purchased this bit to bevel the edge of a hardwood table top I was making. It cut the walnut easily and left a smooth finish. I have several Freud bits, they never let me down

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.

I am not going to keep saying the same thing about Freud router bits, If I ever get a bad one I will let you know. But don hold your breath.

as advertised; so far it seems worth the expense (one can buy a similar one in off-brand for half as much); but this is something I will use for many years, and wanted a high quality one.

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!!

I mostly use Freud in my wood shop and they’re excellent project after project!

Used in hand-held DeWalt router (non-variable speed) to chamfer edge on 4x4 inch redwood for arbor project, Fabricated a new base base for router with scrap MDF to accomondate large diameter of bit. Worked flawlessly.

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.

Brought for son in law one Christmas and have not heard any complaints.

we use it to get a nice 45 on cabinet panels. it works nuch beter than any of the saws we have used. the corners are perfect.