Face-moulding bits, sometimes called ‘crown-moulding bits’, are router bits designed for shaping and adding decorative profiles to the edges of wooden boards—especially those used in furniture and cabinetry. These bits allow woodworkers and carpenters to create intricate and decorative mouldings on the edges of wood pieces. Face-moulding router bits come in various profiles, each producing a different decorative edge design. Here’s what that can look like.
Face-moulding router bits are edge & face-forming bits that give designs a flourish. Let’s take a look at the router bits that create common face-moulding profiles:
Cove bits create a concave, curved profile along the edge of the wood, often resembling a quarter circle. They add a soft, rounded edge to boards and are commonly used for decorative purposes in furniture and cabinetry.
Roman ogee bits create an S-shaped profile with a small step in the middle. This type of moulding is often used for decorative edging on furniture, frames and moulding.
Bullnose bits create a rounded, semi-circular profile on the edge of a board, similar to a half-circle. They create a smooth, rounded edge that’s comfortable to the touch.
While chamfer bits are not typically considered face-moulding bits, they do create a bevelled edge on the wood, which can serve decorative and functional purposes—such as adding a decorative edge to a tabletop or countertop.
This category includes a wide range of bits with different profiles, such as round-overs, bevels, ogees and more. Edge-forming bits are versatile and allow for a variety of decorative edging options.
When using face-moulding bits, it’s essential to follow safety precautions and ensure that you’ve set the router up securely. When choosing the right bit, you should consider the specific woodworking task and the desired decorative result you want to achieve in your project. If face-moulding router bits are not quite the parts you seek, perhaps groove-forming bits may be more up your alley. Whichever router bits you need, you can count on Bits4Blokes to provide the goods. Shop our online store today!
