Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Cove Router Bits

Q: Who makes these router bits?

They are made by Infinity Cutting Tools as part of the Infinity carbide 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.

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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 1/2" shank cove bits fit my router?

Yes, as long as your router accepts a 1/2" collet, which most full-size routers and router tables do. These bits have a 1/2" shank for added stability. See more edge-forming router bits.

What sizes do these cove bits come in?

Cutter diameters of 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", and 1-3/4" are available, with cutter heights of 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 7/8", so you can match the cove to your project.

Why choose a 1/2" shank over a 1/4" shank cove bit?

A 1/2" shank is thicker and more rigid, which reduces deflection and gives smoother cuts on the larger cove diameters. If your router accepts a 1/2" collet, it is the better choice for bigger profiles.

What is a cove bit used to make?

It cuts a concave, scooped profile for decorative trim, molding, and edges on furniture, cabinets, doors, and drawer fronts.

Are these bits carbide?

Yes. The carbide cutting edges provide durability and precision cutting for clean results and long bit life.

Can I use these in a router table?

Yes. They work in a handheld router or mounted in a router table, providing versatility across woodworking applications. Browse more carbide router bits.

What projects are cove bits good for?

They are ideal for decorative trim, molding, cabinet doors, and drawer fronts. Pair them with our molding router bits to build custom profiles.

How do I get a deeper or shallower cove?

Choose a bit with a larger cutter diameter and height for a deeper, broader cove, or a smaller one for a subtle detail. You can also adjust cut depth in passes for the cleanest result.

Who makes these router bits?

They are made by Infinity Cutting Tools as part of the Infinity carbide router bit line.

Can I cut the full profile in one pass?

For the larger diameters, take the cove in two or more light passes rather than one heavy cut. This reduces strain on the bit and produces a smoother surface. Explore matching edge-forming router bits for related profiles.

Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Cove Router Bits