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Freud 40-114 1-5/8-Inch Chamfer Router Bit

And bearing guided -- follows the edge without a fence. Keep in mind that fixed 45 degrees -- cannot cut other chamfer angles.

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Freud 40-114 1-5/8-Inch Chamfer Router Bit
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Freud 40-114 1-5/8-Inch Chamfer Router Bit

Freud

And bearing guided -- follows the edge without a fence. Keep in mind that fixed 45 degrees -- cannot cut other chamfer angles.

  • 45 degree chamfer
  • Bearing guided
  • Clean angled cut
  • Furniture and frame work

Pros

  • 45 degree chamfer is the modern and Arts and Crafts-appropriate alternative to roundover
  • Bearing guided -- follows the edge without a fence
  • Freud carbide quality produces sharp, clean chamfer lines without tearout
  • The correct bit for contemporary and Shaker-style furniture edge treatments

Cons

  • Fixed 45 degrees -- cannot cut other chamfer angles
  • Not appropriate for rounded, soft furniture styles
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