Freud 98-319 5 Piece French Door Bit Set (Cove & Bead) unlocks professional-grade capability for building and fine-tuning doors with authentic light patterns. This versatile kit supports Full Lite, Simulated Divided Lite, and True Divided Lite doors in any size and wood species, giving you the freedom to design doors that precisely match your project’s style and structural needs. Leveraging Freud’s patented tenon technology, it enables tenons of any length for exceptionally strong joints, even in larger door assemblies.

• Five-piece precision kit includes a perfectly matched rail and stile set designed to produce 1-3/4" exterior doors or 1-3/8" interior doors, plus Straight, Mortising, and Intersection Bits for mullions, muntins, and grills used in both simulated and true divided lite configurations.
• Rail and stile precision ensures consistent alignment and clean light patterns across exterior and interior applications.
• Table-mounted router compatibility works with both hardwoods and softwoods, delivering repeatable, accurate milling for professional results.

Why this set stands out

The Cove & Bead profile delivers a timeless, tasteful molding that complements a wide range of door styles, from traditional to modern. The 98-319 kit is part of Freud’s cohesive French Door system, designed to work alongside other profiles like Roundover 98-317 and Ogee 98-318 to create a complete, matched set of tools for door fabrication. The patented tenon-length flexibility directly addresses joint strength concerns, giving you durable doors that perform over time.

Ideal use cases

• Construct new French doors with authentic light patterns—Full Lite for maximum glass, or divided lite configurations for classic character.
• Restore or customize doors to match existing architectural details, using precise mullions and grills without compromising glass area.
• Adapt door assemblies to different wood species, from hardwoods like oak or maple to softwoods like pine—without sacrificing joint integrity.

Practical tips for best results

• Set your router to appropriate speeds for hardwood versus softwood and maintain steady feeds to preserve crisp lines on mullions and grills.
• Secure the workpiece firmly and use proper clamping to prevent drift when milling delicate divided-lite patterns.
• Combine this set with Freud’s other door profile kits for a seamless, matched look across door components and molding details.
• Inspect tenon joints after milling and consider standard finish enhancements (sealants or stains) suited to your chosen wood species to maximize longevity.