Hello, Yes the bits should have a 1/8 inch radius which equals a 1/4 inch diameter. The beading tool from Lee Valley is meant for adding a decorative bead on furniture pieces and is not suitable for running matching cove and bead profiles on long thin strips. Kenny > I have ordered (from Woodworkers Supply) a set of Cove and Bead bits to
> shape 1/4 in strips for a kayak. From the catalog dimensions I have noted
> that the radius of the both the bead and cove are 1/8 in. Should they be
> 1/4 in? If so, where can they be purchased. Also, I have read that Lee
> Valley markets a "Veritas Beading Tool" with a wood handle and
> integrated fence and a set of cutters that can carve bead and cove shapes.
> Has anyone had experience with this? I previously purchased strips and
> have decided to do-it-myself this time.