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

Pros: The bit is well made and cuts well. Cons: The guide bearing is very thin and when you put pressure on it while cutting you can leave a mark on soft woods like pine. I solved the con issue by making the chamber in two cuts and not putting a lot of pushing the router against the work piece.

I bought this bit to profile the tops of a half dozen cherry nightstands. The bit arrived quickly and performed well. I have quite a few Freud bits and havent had an issue with any of them.

… and yes the difference is noticeable. Particularly if you’re doing finishing jobs, then paying the extra for Feud is justifiable.

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.

This bit works pretty well, as long as you slowly work your way down to the desired cut depth.

All I use.

Just so you know, when buying this bit, the cut can be made larger than the typical chamfer bit, BUT that also means that you have a larger diameter to spin. Dont forget that router hole for your router table (or router) needs to be larger as well. Shaves like a barber though.

Havent had a chance to use, but it will get used a lot. Top brand name Freud should last a long time.

Ive been using this bit for around year, helping me make some modern trim for my house. It works well, has held a scary sharp edge after routing a couple hundred feet of poplar.

When used properly at the correct speed and depth of cut it created a butter smooth edge on my Padauk desk top with no burning, chatter, or chipping.