Freud 99-283 2-3/8" (Dia.) Recoverable Bead Glass Door Bit Sets
MPN: 99-283
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Freud 99-283 2-3/8" Recoverable Bead Glass Door Bit Set is engineered for furniture professionals who demand precise, glass-ready doors with a flawless finish from every angle. Designed for router table use on hardwood or softwood door elements, this large-diameter bit set places a bead precisely where it counts—creating a secure, attractive edge for glass panels in china cabinets, hutches, and other fine cabinetry.
What makes this system unique
- Recoverable bead concept: Each bit leaves a front-facing profile on the door edge and a matching back profile that can be removed, enabling exact alignment and a clean, uninterrupted front appearance. The back profile is detachable with a simple 1/8" kerf saw blade, then cut to form the final bead that secures the glass panel.
- Three design profiles in one system: Choose from 99-281 (ogee), 99-280 (quarter round), or 99-283 (bead) to match any design language—from traditional to contemporary—without swapping tooling.
- Large-diameter performance: The 2-3/8" diameter provides aggressive, stable cuts with excellent chip evacuation, delivering clean edges and reducing tear-out on both front and back profiles.
- Bead accuracy that lasts: By routing the front profile and then recovering the back profile for the bead, you achieve consistent bead dimensions across multiple doors, ensuring uniform glass fit and easy panel installation.
- Router-table friendly: Specifically designed for router tables to maximize control, precision, and repeatability when shaping door elements for glass panels.
How it works
- Mount the bit in your router table and secure the door element (hardwood or softwood) to achieve the desired front profile on the door edge.
- Use the back profile to create the matching contour on the reverse side. Prepare to remove this back profile with a 1/8" kerf saw blade.
- After removing the back profile, perform a precise miter cut to form the final bead that securely seats the glass panel.
- Install the glass panel by sliding it into the bead and securing it with the matching front-bead edge, ensuring a flush, professional appearance from both sides.
Ideal applications and benefits
- China cabinets, display cases, and other cabinetry that showcases glass doors with a seamless front face.
- Projects requiring a bead that securely holds glass while providing a refined, high-end edge profile.
- Repeatable production where consistent bead sizing and alignment save time and reduce misfits.
What you can expect
- Sharp, clean bead profiles that align perfectly with glass panels for a secure fit.
- Versatility to match multiple decorative styles with three distinct profiles—ogee, quarter round, and bead.
- Enhanced durability and reliability in routing both hardwood and softwood door elements on a router table.
Building glass-front cabinetry with confidence starts here. The Freud 99-283 2-3/8" Recoverable Bead Glass Door Bit Set delivers precise front and back profiles, a smooth workflow on router tables, and a professional, glass-ready result that stands up to daily use.
Freud 99-283 2-3/8" Recoverable Bead Glass Door Bit Set is engineered for furniture professionals who demand precise, glass-ready doors with a flawless finish from every angle. Designed for router table use on hardwood or softwood door elements, this large-diameter bit set places a bead precisely where it counts—creating a secure, attractive edge for glass panels in china cabinets, hutches, and other fine cabinetry.
What makes this system unique
- Recoverable bead concept: Each bit leaves a front-facing profile on the door edge and a matching back profile that can be removed, enabling exact alignment and a clean, uninterrupted front appearance. The back profile is detachable with a simple 1/8" kerf saw blade, then cut to form the final bead that secures the glass panel.
- Three design profiles in one system: Choose from 99-281 (ogee), 99-280 (quarter round), or 99-283 (bead) to match any design language—from traditional to contemporary—without swapping tooling.
- Large-diameter performance: The 2-3/8" diameter provides aggressive, stable cuts with excellent chip evacuation, delivering clean edges and reducing tear-out on both front and back profiles.
- Bead accuracy that lasts: By routing the front profile and then recovering the back profile for the bead, you achieve consistent bead dimensions across multiple doors, ensuring uniform glass fit and easy panel installation.
- Router-table friendly: Specifically designed for router tables to maximize control, precision, and repeatability when shaping door elements for glass panels.
How it works
- Mount the bit in your router table and secure the door element (hardwood or softwood) to achieve the desired front profile on the door edge.
- Use the back profile to create the matching contour on the reverse side. Prepare to remove this back profile with a 1/8" kerf saw blade.
- After removing the back profile, perform a precise miter cut to form the final bead that securely seats the glass panel.
- Install the glass panel by sliding it into the bead and securing it with the matching front-bead edge, ensuring a flush, professional appearance from both sides.
Ideal applications and benefits
- China cabinets, display cases, and other cabinetry that showcases glass doors with a seamless front face.
- Projects requiring a bead that securely holds glass while providing a refined, high-end edge profile.
- Repeatable production where consistent bead sizing and alignment save time and reduce misfits.
What you can expect
- Sharp, clean bead profiles that align perfectly with glass panels for a secure fit.
- Versatility to match multiple decorative styles with three distinct profiles—ogee, quarter round, and bead.
- Enhanced durability and reliability in routing both hardwood and softwood door elements on a router table.
Building glass-front cabinetry with confidence starts here. The Freud 99-283 2-3/8" Recoverable Bead Glass Door Bit Set delivers precise front and back profiles, a smooth workflow on router tables, and a professional, glass-ready result that stands up to daily use.