Freud 99-417 Wide Crown Molding Router Bit 1-3/8 Dia 1/2 Shank Custom 5-1/2 Inch Architectural Millwork Lower Profile Cutter

Craft Grand Millwork: Freud 99-417 Wide Crown Molding Bit for Custom 5-1/2 Inch Architectural Profiles

Revolutionize your woodworking projects by producing high-end, wide crown molding directly in your shop with the Freud 99-417 Wide Crown Molding Router Bit. As a critical component of Freud’s Wide Crown Molding System, this bit allows you to bypass expensive custom millwork orders. Instead, you can craft impressive 5-1/2 inch wide crown molding from your choice of hardwood or softwood. By mixing and matching this lower profile bit with compatible upper profile bits (sold separately), you can create nine distinct, architecturally correct designs to adorn ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture with professional elegance.

Designed for heavy-duty applications, this bit features a substantial 3-1/16 inch carbide height and is engineered for use strictly in a router table with a minimum 6-inch high fence. Due to the significant amount of material removed, it is essential to mill the profile in three or more passes to ensure safety and a flawless finish. The bit is protected by Freud’s exclusive Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating, which minimizes heat build-up and prevents pitch accumulation, while the premium TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide ensures a razor-sharp edge that lasts through extensive runs of stain-grade molding.

Key Features

• Wide Crown System: Part of a modular system designed to produce custom 5-1/2" wide crown molding from standard stock.
• Custom Versatility: Combine with other bits in the series to create up to 9 unique upper and lower profile combinations.
• High-Performance Carbide: TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide stays sharper longer, even in abrasive hardwoods and softwoods.
• Perma-SHIELD® Coating: distinctive red coating reduces friction, heat, and resin build-up for cooler cutting.
• Router Table Exclusive: Safety-engineered for table-mounted routers with a tall fence (minimum 6" height).
• Safety First: Designed to be used with featherboards, hold-downs, and push blocks for secure stock control.

What's Included

(1) Freud 1-3/8" Diameter Wide Crown Molding Router Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-417)

Specifications

Pro-Tip: When routing wide molding, "chatter" marks can be a problem. To avoid this, take multiple light passes rather than one heavy cut. On your final pass, remove just a hairline of material (less than 1/32") at a consistent feed rate to achieve a glass-smooth surface that requires virtually no sanding.