Cove Router Bits, 1/4" Shank, 3/16" to 1/2" Radius

Q: Who makes these cove router bits?

They are made by Infinity Cutting Tools and carry the same carbide quality and silver non-stick coating as the rest of the Infinity router bit line.

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Cove router bits are used to create concave profiles or edges on wood pieces. They make simple shapes that lend an elegant detail to almost any edge! Cove router bits are commonly used for decorative purposes, such as creating ornate trim, molding, or edges on furniture, cabinets, doors and other woodworking projects.

Cove router bits come in various sizes and profiles, allowing you to achieve different depths and styles of coves. Our carbide bits provide durability and precision cutting. Cove router bits can be used with handheld routers or mounted in router tables, providing versatility in woodworking applications. Like all Infinity Tools router bits, these bits feature optimal shear angles for smooth, sand-free cuts and our silver non-stick coating for years of trouble-free service.

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Cove Router Bits

Cove router bits make simple shapes that lend an elegant detail to almost any edge! Use cove router bits to make furniture, drawer fronts and cabinet doors to make them go from ordinary to elegant.

Cove router bits are one of the most common profile router bits used today. Available in a wide variety of sizes (or more accurately — radii), they are used to make furniture, drawer fronts, cabinet doors and even joinery!

Cove bits can be purchased separately, or buy them buy the set to make sure you're ready for any eventuality.

These bits can be used hand-held, or in a router table. Commonly available with a bearing to guide the profile cut, they can also be used with the fence adjusted to make the cove cut less deep.

The cove is an important part of a rule joint.

When matched with a roundover bit, you can create the classic drop leaf, or rule joint. This joint is found on drop-leaf side tables and card tables popular in the 18th Century.

The shearing angle lets the bit slice, rather than chop.

Infinity cove bits use a shearing angle to provide a cleaner cut with less effort. This angle also reduces tearout and provides a great surface as a profile, or as part of a matched joinery set.

A few cove bits are always welcome in the shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these 1/4" shank cove bits fit my router?

Yes, as long as your router accepts a 1/4" collet, which nearly all compact and full-size routers do. These bits have a 1/4" shank. Explore more edge-forming router bits.

What does a cove router bit do?

A cove bit cuts a concave, scooped profile along the edge of your workpiece, adding an elegant decorative detail to trim, molding, furniture, cabinets, and doors.

What sizes are available?

These 1/4" shank cove bits come in cutter diameters of 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", and 1-1/2", with cutter heights of 1/2" or 5/8", so you can achieve different cove depths and styles.

Are the bits made of carbide?

Yes. They use carbide cutting edges for durability and precision, finished with our silver non-stick coating for years of trouble-free service.

Can I use these bits in a router table?

Yes. Cove bits can be used in a handheld router or mounted in a router table, giving you versatility across woodworking applications. See our carbide router bits for more options.

What is the silver non-stick coating for?

The silver non-stick coating helps resist pitch and resin buildup and reduces friction, keeping the bit running clean and cool for years of trouble-free service.

What projects are cove bits good for?

They are ideal for decorative trim, molding, and edge details on furniture, cabinets, and doors. Pair them with our molding router bits to create built-up profiles.

Why do Infinity bits give a smooth cut?

Like all Infinity Tools router bits, these feature optimal shear angles that slice the wood cleanly for smooth, sand-free cuts.

Should I choose the 1/4" or 1/2" shank version?

A 1/4" shank fits compact routers and is great for lighter edge work. If your router accepts a 1/2" collet, the 1/2" shank version runs with less deflection on larger profiles. Both are in our edge-forming router bit lineup.

Who makes these cove router bits?

They are made by Infinity Cutting Tools and carry the same carbide quality and silver non-stick coating as the rest of the Infinity router bit line.

Infinity Tools 1/4" Shank Cove Router Bits