Freud 98-309 3 Piece Cove and Bead French Door Router Bit Set 1/2 Inch Shank Carbide System for 1-3/4 Inch Exterior and 1-3/8 Inch Interior Doors

Construct Masterpiece French Doors with Freud’s Professional Cove and Bead True Mortise and Tenon System

Elevate your architectural woodworking with the Freud 98-309 3-Piece Cove and Bead French Door Bit Set. This industrial-grade system is engineered specifically for craftsmen who want to build custom Full Lite or True Divided Lite French Doors from any wood species. Unlike standard bits, Freud’s patented design allows you to produce tenons of any length, ensuring the rock-solid structural integrity required for heavy exterior and interior doors. Whether you are working with hardwoods or softwoods, this set provides the precision needed to mill perfect joints for mullions, muntins, and door frames, delivering a timeless Cove and Bead profile that adds elegant detail to any home.

Every bit in this 3-piece set is manufactured with Freud’s TiCo High-Density Carbide for maximum edge retention and durability. The bits are finished with a non-stick red Perma-SHIELD coating, which significantly reduces friction and prevents heat-induced resin buildup—the primary cause of wood scorching. Designed for use in table-mounted routers, this system is optimized for both 1-3/8 inch interior doors and 1-3/4 inch exterior doors. By utilizing the included specialized mortising bit in conjunction with the rail and stile profiles, you can achieve professional-grade joinery that is built to last a lifetime. Transform your shop into a custom door factory with the most versatile French door bit system on the market.

Key Features

• Build professional Full Lite or True Divided Lite French Doors from any wood species with ease.
• Patented system allows for milling tenons of any length for maximum joint strength and structural durability.
• TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters offer industrial-grade durability and a flawless, splinter-free finish.
• Included specialized Mortising Bit works seamlessly with profile bits to rout true divided light mullions.
• Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating protects the bits from heat, gumming, and environmental corrosion.
• Versatile application is ideal for producing 1-3/4" thick exterior or 1-3/8" thick interior doors.
• Optimized for stable, vibration-free performance when used with 1/2" collets in table-mounted routers.

What's Included

• (1) 1/2" Shank Cove and Bead Rail Router Bit
• (1) 1/2" Shank Cove and Bead Stile Router Bit
• (1) Specialized Mortising Router Bit
• (1) Premium Wooden Storage Case

Specifications

Pro-Tip: When building French doors, always use a coping sled on your router table to ensure your rail ends stay perfectly square and to protect your hands. For the strongest joints, mill your mortises slightly deeper than the tenon length to allow for excess glue—this prevents hydraulic pressure from splitting the stile when you clamp the door together.