{"product_id":"promastertool-t-shaped-flute-bead-router-bit","title":"PROMASTERTOOL™ T-Shaped Flute \u0026 Bead Router Bit Set – 2 Pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCreate matching edges for curved woodwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePROMASTERTOOL™ T-Shaped Flute \u0026amp; Bead Router Bit Set\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs two complementary cutters to help you prepare interlocking wood-strip edges. Shape a rounded bead on one piece and a matching concave flute on the next for panels, planters and strip-built woodworking projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a 1\/2\" or 1\/4\" shank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your set includes both cutters in the selected shank size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo cutters. One matching joint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute cutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the concave groove along the edge of a strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead cutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes the rounded edge that fits into the adjoining groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching profiles run along the long edges of adjoining wood strips. The strips sit side by side, and the rounded bead-and-flute connection allows a gradual change in angle between neighboring strips when forming a curved panel. Check the fit on test pieces before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-matching-joint-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617730\" alt=\"Matching rounded bead and concave flute cut into adjoining wood pieces\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;margin:24px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbide cutting edges and a steel body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbide-tipped cutting edges are paired with hardened steel bodies and coated cutter heads. The close-up views show the shaped cutting edges, body coating and cylindrical shank, so you can see how each part of the bit is constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-construction-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617737\" alt=\"Close-up of carbide cutting edges and hardened steel body\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;margin:24px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWork with familiar workshop materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable materials include \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood, MDF, particleboard and plywood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose stock appropriate to your project and make a sample cut in the same material to check edge quality and fit before routing the finished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-materials-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617750\" alt=\"Flute and bead router bit with compatible solid wood, particleboard, MDF and plywood\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;margin:24px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-edge joints for strip-built projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the set to prepare the long edges of wood strips for curved panels and cedar-strip assemblies. The image below shows adjacent strips joined along their length. It illustrates edge-to-edge strip construction; it does not show an end-grain corner joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-half-inch-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617719\" alt=\"Matching flute and bead profiles along the long edges of adjacent wood strips in a curved panel\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;margin:24px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the shank that fits your router\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size selector refers to the \u003cstrong\u003eshank diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which must match your router's collet. It does not refer to cutting diameter. Both options include the same type of matched two-bit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 flute bit + 1 bead bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShank options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/2\" (12.7 mm) or 1\/4\" (6.35 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCutting diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 1-1\/2\" (38.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFlute \/ bead profile diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/4\" (6.35 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCarbide-tipped cutters with hardened steel bodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuitable materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWood, MDF, particleboard and plywood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-size-guide-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617762\" alt=\"Size guide: 1-1\/2-inch cutting diameter, 1\/4-inch profile diameter, 1\/2-inch shank version shown\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:800px;height:auto;margin:24px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe size guide shows the 1\/2\" shank version. Select your required shank size when ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne flute router bit and one bead router bit in your selected shank size. Each purchase includes \u003cstrong\u003eone two-piece set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set the cutter height on scrap stock and check that the mating edges align before starting your final cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROMASTERTOOL","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":46645135671465,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\"","offer_id":51432140472489,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5269\/2137\/files\/promastertool-flute-bead-half-inch-1x1-hq.png?v=1792617719","url":"https:\/\/promastertool.com\/products\/promastertool-t-shaped-flute-bead-router-bit","provider":"PROMASTERTOOL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}