Features
- Micrograin carbide tips for improved wear resistance and edge retention
- 2-flute cove profile
- Compact ball-bearing pilot for guiding along edges
- Control-cut design to reduce kickback
- Hardened and tempered steel shank
- Recommended for use with a router table
- Recommended panel thickness: 3/4 in
Specifications
| Part Number | 85641M |
| Shank Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Cutting Diameter | 3-3/8 in |
| Width (B) | 3-3/8 in |
| Overall Length | 2-7/8 in |
| Number Of Flutes | 2 |
| Material | Steel (shank); micrograin carbide tips |
| Color / Finish | Blue |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Product Dimensions | 4.15 in x 4 in x 2.75 in |
| Weight | 0.75 lb |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Upc | 000346370454 |
| Recommended Use | Router table |
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Router bit for cutting a cove profile in raised panels and paneling. It has micrograin carbide tips for wear resistance, a ball-bearing pilot for guided edge profiling, and a hardened steel shank for durability. Intended for use on a router table; recommended panel thickness is 3/4 in.
Project Ideas
Business
Door-Only Cabinet Shop Service
Offer made-to-order raised-panel cabinet doors for DIYers and small contractors. Standardize on 3/4 in panels with a popular cove profile, price per square foot, and provide 1–2 week turnaround. The control-cut design helps maintain safety and consistency at production volumes.
Prefinished Wainscoting Kits
Sell wall panel kits that include profiled raised panels, rails, stiles, cap molding, and install guides. Offer common room lengths/heights and finish options. The pilot bearing enables repeatable edges, reducing fitting time for clients and installers.
Custom Trunks and Keepsake Chests
Build and sell premium cove-raised-panel chests for weddings, graduations, and nursery gifts. Offer monogramming, felt-lined interiors, and finish upgrades. Market via Etsy, local boutiques, and craft shows; batch production benefits from the bit’s carbide edge retention.
Panelled Headboards and Interior Doors for Designers
Partner with interior designers and builders to supply paneled headboards, closet doors, and decorative panels with a consistent cove profile. Create a catalog of standard sizes and a trade pricing sheet for steady, repeat business.
Workshops and Digital Plans
Host weekend classes teaching safe router table use and raised-panel construction, and sell downloadable plans/jigs. Monetize with class fees, tool affiliate links, and material kits. The bit’s bearing-guided profile makes it approachable for supervised beginners.
Creative
Classic Raised-Panel Cabinet Doors
Build a matching set of kitchen or bath doors using 3/4 in panels and rail-and-stile frames. The 2-flute cove profile gives a traditional, soft shadow line. Use the ball-bearing pilot against a sacrificial fence on the router table for consistent reveals, taking multiple light passes for a glass-smooth finish.
Cove Wainscoting Panels
Create chair-rail-height wall paneling with framed raised panels. Mill identical panels from 3/4 in stock and install inside stile/rail frames for hallways or dining rooms. The micrograin carbide tips maintain a crisp profile over many panels, ideal for large rooms.
Heirloom Blanket Chest
Craft a chest with raised-panel sides, ends, and a matching lid panel. The cove profile softens the transition between the field and the frame, elevating a simple box into fine furniture. Add corner posts and a simple base molding to complete the look.
Framed Serving Tray with Raised Bottom
Make a sturdy serving tray where the bottom is a 3/4 in raised panel captured in a mitered frame. The cove edge reduces weight and adds elegance while keeping the center thick for durability. Finish with handholds and a water-resistant finish.
Paneled Headboard or Closet Doors
Produce a headboard or bi-fold closet doors featuring multiple cove-profile raised panels set in rails and stiles. The repeated profile ties the elements together and adds architectural depth to a bedroom without heavy ornamentation.