Freud 42-104: 1/2 (Dia.) Bearing Flush Trim Bit

Nice flush bit, does a great job

Used this to build a new countertop with an undermount sink cutout. The counter is made of two sheets of MDO plywood glued together at 1 thickness. This bit performed phenomenally for what I needed. Stopped every foot or so to cool it off with the shopvac but it cut beautifully with no chipping or signs of wear. I was nervous about cutting using the sink as a template but it worked perfectly... Hopefully it holds up for future jobs.

Freuds carbide bites stay sharp and hold up longer than bargin bits, worth the money with cleaner cuts.

This bit has been perfect for forming 3/4” hardwood. It’s very sharp with a great bearing and I expect to use it for a long time.

I needed a longer bit for some of the projects I was doing and this worked great. Getting the bit out of the package was a little harder than it should be and I had to find another case to store it in so I dont accidentally cut myself just trying to get it out. The bearing and cutting diameter were good on the one I received and it cut great for a long time. By the end of my project it did start to dull and I got more burning than I like. I will see if I can sharpen it.

I had 30 parts to cut and did not want to use a jig saw to cut the. I made a jig and routed them all in about 1/2 hour. Very happy with them.

Honestly Im judging this with only using it for a few days so far. Its still a solid bit though and a decent replacement/ upgrade from a lesser known bit that lived out its best days.

Well made tool with great potential for trim work. I bout this for a special project, and it is great for the need for 1:1 trimming of wood in my project. The bearing is made accurate and I can rely on it to give me the accurate trim using a template or trimming the edge of my projects wood edge. Definite need for every router. The item I received had a different model number, 42-10425 instead of 42-104, I was informed that the item received is the same. Both numbers represent the same tool, only a change in the numbering system not the construction of the tool. It has a fair price and most of all a reliable manufacturer. Freud is a name that can be trusted and is reliable. This router bit is a great example of it.

Im giving the bit itself 5 stars. This is my first Freud bit, I wanted to start small and cheap to decide for myself whether all the hype over Freud bits is true...it is! The bearing is silky smooth, the cut is clean and burr free and the edge stay sharp, what else could you want!? As for the product description, watch out. The Amazon description claims you will get a two flute bit and a three flute bit...I figured, not a bad price for two bits. What actually arrived?...a single, two flute bit. After chatting with customer service, he agreed the description did indeed reference a two bit(pardon the pun) set, and agreed to send a replacement. The replacement, another single two flute bit...after talking again, Amazon agreed to refund $5 to my CC and allow me to keep both bits(the original and the replacement). So in the end, I got two bits for ~8, not bad, but Im not sure if theyd do the same again. So, bit quality, a resounding 5 stars, product description, 1 star, Amazon CS, 5 stars...sounds like a 4 star average to me!

I use this to trim Wilsonart laminate to plywood edges in a Sprinter I built into an RV. I went overboard, laminating both sides of many panels. After about 6 large sheets it is showing some wear. I learned to squirt it with WD40 before and after each job, because that loosens the contact cement I used for the laminate. If the bearing stops spinning, youll burn the wood.