Freud accomplished this by dedicating two of the cutter's wings to cutting most of the profile. The other two wings, which are slightly wider and angled differently, cleanly slice the edge of the profile. Tearout usually isn't a big deal in solid-wood panels, which can be sanded. But for a paneled wall, where I might use large veneered panels with applied hardwood ramps, clean-cutting bits are essential. The newer bits are also better balanced than their predecessors.
Large bits require a large router and reduced speeds.
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