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

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.

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These router bits stay sharp for cutting 3/4 particle boards and laminate

I used this bearing bit for trimming door and window openings and when it was together it worked very well, much better than my cheapo version. That is until the bearing exploded which made it pretty useless. I could only find the outer casing of the bearing bit; the rest - ball bearings and inner race - has been lost forever. I expected a better outcome using a Freud. Maybe I just got a lemon.

This is a great tool. Keep it clean and the bearing greased and it will last a very long time. I highly recommend it.

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.

Im a novice wood worker and purchased a cheap router bit set. The cheap set came with a flush trim router bit but would only cut 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch lengths. This was pretty disappointing to me as I paid a decent price for those cheap bits. I came across 2-3 jobs that require a longer length cutting bit. Enter the Freud flush trim router bit. It cuts up to 1.5 inches flush. I quickly pulled this out and cut through my the wood that was causing me problems with the shorter bit. I then mounted this into my router and put the router into my router table. I am making a small childs rocking chair out of walnut and this bit made short work of that walnut. Im currently making use of this bit to joint the edges of the wood that Im cutting and this thing just buzzes right through the 1 inch walnut. Excellent purchase and I will probably go back to Freud for other bits as well. Highly recommended.

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

Works really well and keeps everything straight and aligned.

No comparison between no name and this bit very sharp, less tear out. Worth the extra money. Just hope it holds its edge, minimal use so far with it.