Description
Carbitool
TC 12 B Classical Router Bit with Ball Bearing — 1-3/8″ Dia., 1/4″ Shank
Part No: TC 12 B | Barcode: 9314360006881 | Product Group: R631
Carbide-tipped 2-flute classical profile bit with ball bearing guide. The bearing runs directly against the workpiece edge, eliminating the need for a fence or template for edge moulding work. Produces a traditional concave classical profile on panel door rails, furniture edges, and architraves.
Carbide Tipped
2-Flute
Ball Bearing
1-3/8″ Dia.
1/4″ Shank
Suitable For
Hardwood
Softwood
MDF
Key Features & Benefits
- Ball bearing guide — registers against the workpiece edge for fence-free operation; ideal for freehand edge profiling and template work.
- Classical profile — concave cove with small shoulder fillets matching heritage furniture, panel door, and joinery profiles.
- Carbide-tipped — sustained edge life through production runs in hardwood and MDF.
- Bearing swap option — fitting optional TB9 bearing (smaller OD) exposes the lower corner for a bottom bead; standard TB11 gives a clean cove profile.
When to Use This Bit
Use the TC 12 B for edge profiling on panel doors, drawer fronts, furniture rails, and decorative mouldings where a fence or template is not practical. The ball bearing runs against the board edge to control the depth of profile. Use machine height adjustment to include or exclude the top bead portion. For fence-guided table routing, the non-bearing R598 series is equally effective and more economical.
Pro Tip: Before routing the full profile, confirm the bearing contact surface is clean and square. Dust or resin build-up on the bearing causes inconsistent profile depth and burning on the bearing contact line.
Product Specifications
| Part No. | A inch | A mm | B inch | B mm | C inch | C mm | R inch | R mm | Shank inch | Shank mm | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC 8 B | 1-1/8 | 28.58 | 1/2 | 12.70 | 2 | 50.80 | 1/8 | 3.18 | 1/4 | 6.35 | 9314350006867 |
| TC 8 B 1/2 | 1-1/8 | 28.58 | 1/2 | 12.70 | 2-1/2 | 63.50 | 1/8 | 3.18 | 1/2 | 12.70 | 9314350006874 |
| TC 12 B ★ | 1-3/8 | 34.93 | 5/8 | 15.88 | 2-1/4 | 57.15 | 3/16 | 4.76 | 1/4 | 6.35 | 9314360006881 |
| TC 12 B 1/2 | 1-3/8 | 34.93 | 5/8 | 15.88 | 2-3/4 | 69.85 | 3/16 | 4.76 | 1/2 | 12.70 | 9314350006898 |
| TC 16 B 1/2 | — | 41.28 | — | 22.00 | 3-9/32 | 83.18 | 1/4 | 6.35 | 1/2 | 12.70 | 9314350006904 |
★ You are viewing the highlighted variant. Other sizes in this series are also available.
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