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

Performed as expected; due to its size, it has a lot of in-between potential for different applications and different sizes of woods.

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.

Worked beautifully to edge a hundred feet or so of solid wood countertop at 16,000 rpm using a PC 3.5 hp router. Did not require sanding afterward. Even under magnification I could not see any ripples. Only criticism I have is that the bearing seems small and did leave a slight impression along the face of the work, though that may have been because of the mass of the router.

I made an eight sided K cup coffee holder. The 22.5 degree bit allowed me to make perfect joints

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.

Like all of my other Freud bits and blades, this router bit performs very well. Cuts very smoothly with excellent results. The one problem with this bit, as at least one other reviewer noted, is that the bearing is too narrow. I just used it for the first time on some pine, and it left a noticeable groove down the entire length of the wood. I wasnt pushing hard against the wood, just trying to hold the router securely along the edge. If you use this bit on any wood that is remotely soft, you will have to be very careful if you want to avoid having the bearing mark the wood. If the work piece is important / valuable where the groove would be a problem, I would recommend testing on a scrap first. Photos attached.

Freud Bits are well made!!!

I got this bit for a simple project and now I use it more than I ever guessed. It does a great job.

Another great Freud router bit. I got this to make square lamp posts on tapered pieces. Figured it would be safer than some of the table saw setups. This thing is massive. Biggest router bit Ive seen.

I really like these freud router bits. Well made, sharp bits that get the job done. The bearing continues to run very smooth, and I get clean, 45 degree chamfers on hard and soft woods.