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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. After removing the back profile, perform a precise miter cut to form the final bead that securely seats the glass panel.
4. 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.