Freud 30-094 1/16" Radius Cove Bit is a carbide-tipped core box router bit designed to carve elegant, consistent concave edges with minimal effort. The 1/16" radius delivers a refined cove profile that elevates furniture, cabinetry, and trim—delivering a tactile, finished look that stands up to everyday use.

• Carbide-tipped durability for long life and precise cuts, even when routing harder woods or dense composites.
• 1/16" radius creates a delicate, classic curve ideal for decorative edging, panel work, and sign-style details.
• Shear-angle geometry slices wood smoothly, reducing tear-out on figured or chatty grain and leaving clean, glancing edges.
• Versatile mounting options compatible with both hand-held and table-mounted routers for flexible workflow.
• Broad material compatibility handles hard and soft woods, plywood, and composite materials without sacrificing edge quality.
• Core box versatility as a go-to edging bit for furniture fronts, cabinet doors, picture frames, and decorative trims.

Ideal uses and scenarios

Whether you're building a shaker-style cabinet, adding a decorative edge to a picture frame, or detailing a stair rail, this bit delivers a refined profile with consistent depth and curvature. It’s especially effective on stock with figured grain where tear-out is a concern, helping you achieve a museum-quality edge without multiple passes.

Why choose this Freud Cove Bit

Freud’s attention to cutting geometry and carbide quality means you get not just a shape, but a dependable, repeatable edge every time. The 30-094 combines a classic core box profile with modern tooling technology to minimize chatter, maximize edge definition, and extend bit life—so you can tackle projects from quick rehab to long-volume production with confidence.

Practical tips for best results

For crisp results, feed steadily and use light passes when working with figured grain. Keep stock firmly clamped, and consider a test cut on scrap to dial in depth before running the final piece. Use appropriate dust collection and a sharp bit to maintain clean edges and minimize tear-out over time.