Beading router bit

Carbide Tipped

This particular beading bit is a plunge version. Also referred to a plunge profile or plunge form bits. Designed to cut grooves with the edges of the groove displaying a particular profile, in this case a beading profile.

Quarter-round profiles are formed by this bit as it grooves, one on each side of a flat. The scale and depth of the beading profile distinguishes it from the round-over above. Used with a fence or edge guide, this beading bit can be used as an edge former. Mainly used for decorative work. 

PRO-TECH router bits are manufactured in Taiwan.