Features
- Micrograin carbide tips for wear resistance
- Control‑cut geometry to reduce kickback
- Produces a radiused edge that minimizes sanding before finishing
- Ball‑bearing pilot to guide the bit along the edge of the material
Specifications
| Part Number | 84425M |
| Profile | Cove |
| Radius | 1/4 in |
| Overall Diameter | 7/8 in |
| Cutting Edge Length | 9/16 in |
| Shank Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Flute Length | 0.5625 in |
| Bearing Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Included | 1 cove bit |
| Product Dimensions | 2.38 in x 0.88 in x 0.88 in |
| Weight | 0.17 lb |
| Upc | 000346277944 |
| Intended Use | Decorative edging and period furniture |
| Prop 65 Warning | This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. See www.p65warnings.ca.gov. |
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Cove router bit with a 1/4‑inch radius profile and a 1/2‑inch shank. It has micrograin carbide tips and a ball‑bearing pilot for guided edge work. Intended for decorative edging and period furniture profiles.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Edge-Profiling Service
Offer on-site cove edging for countertops, shelves, stair treads, and tabletops using bearing-guided passes for repeatability. Bill per linear foot with add-ons for sanding and finish touch-ups.
Boutique Boards & Trays
Sell small-batch cutting boards and serving trays with a signature 1/4-inch cove edge as your brand hallmark. Upsell options include species mixes, monograms, and food-safe finishes.
Custom Frame Moulding
Produce and sell coved frame moulding by the stick to local artists, photographers, and galleries. Keep popular widths and wood species in stock; offer mitering and finishing as premium services.
Furniture Edge Refresh
Reprofile dinged or square furniture edges with a clean cove, then refinish for a rejuvenated look. Target refurbishers, Airbnbs, and realtors needing quick, high-impact upgrades.
Hands-On Routing Workshops
Host beginner classes teaching safe router use and decorative edging, with students completing a small project (board, frame, or shelf). Monetize through tuition, tool/bit sales, and wood kits.
Creative
Signature Charcuterie Boards
Make hardwood serving boards with a 1/4-inch cove all around the perimeter for a soft, comfortable hand-feel and elegant shadow line. Use the bearing-guided bit to follow templates for consistent shapes; add a juice groove or inlay for extra flair.
Coved Picture Frames
Mill your own frame stock with a cove on the inner edge to create a refined gallery look. Miter the corners, add splines or keys for strength, and finish in contrasting stains to emphasize the shadow profile.
Keepsake Box With Coved Lid
Build a small jewelry or memory box and run a cove around the lid and base to soften edges and add depth. A shallow pass can create a subtle finger-pull detail while minimizing sanding before finishing.
Floating Shelves With Reveal
Route a cove along the underside front edge of floating shelves to create a light, modern reveal that makes shelves appear thinner. The ball-bearing pilot helps maintain a consistent profile across long edges.
Wainscot Panels and Rails
Add a delicate cove to stiles and rails of wall panels or cabinet doors to elevate otherwise flat trimwork. The consistent radius ties multiple components together for a cohesive, period-appropriate look.