Freud 42-116: 1/2 (Dia.) Bearing Flush Trim Bit

Quality router it. Smooth bearing.

I own dozens of Freud router bits and this is the first one I’ve ever been disappointed with. The bearing diameter and the cutter diameter don’t match. The bearing is a little bigger so you end up with a 1/64” lip. On a shorter bit the lip wouldn’t be such a big deal but I needed almost the full two inches so it took quite a bit of sanding to flush the two end grain faces. On the bright side the bit was sharp and cut great.

I used these to trim edge of sink Cut out to make flush with sinks in butcher block projects. I normally use two bits we have been doing it for 7 years the same way, jigsaw cut to about 1/4 and trim the final flush with the bit. I bought these in hopes of saving g some money from the other brand we use. Well lets just say they creat more cost then ever. The first one dulled befor doing one side of the sink. I thought of they just arent that sharp. I places the second bit and the bearing blow, chipped the sink and took a chunk out of the edge. I had to remove the sink, get it glazed and then we had to reinstall split the difference and ended up with a 1/8 revile instead of a flush set edge. I tossed the other bits as amazon would not let me return them. Stick to good brands the cost of a good bit is worth more then you think.

Its a really long bit, so vibration is hard to manage, but, surprisingly, it works really well. I use it as a poor mans jointer and it works well.

I cut out over 300 curved pieces without this thing skipping a beat. Definitely worth it over the no name brands

Good bit. Works great for flush cutting plywood in situations where you dont want to burn where the guide rubs. Like all Freud bits, came with quality carbide and a smooth bearing

It dead what I wanted it to do. Cut 2 material as followed my patterns.

The bearing basically exploded with in seconds of the first use. Had to steal a bearing off a one of cheap shorter harbor freight ones which while not quite the right size, was close enough for my purposes. None of my cheap ones have ever done that. Guess thats what I get when I try to buy a better one, it ends up being crap. Did cut well, but without the bearing thats kid of pointless

The bit is very sharp and is holding its edge well. Be careful removing it from its case. I cut my finger on the blade when I was opening it.

This bit works with 1/2 collect. It is large enough to trim 1 1/2 in countertop. Worked great!