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

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 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.

Nice bit

completely satisfied

Im a fan of Freud router bits and this one is no exception. Bought this one to use on a Greene & Greene style bed I was working on. The rails had curves that couldnt be cut on the band saw, so I made a template and used this bit to follow it. I was using it in 8/4 Sapele planned to 1 1/2. Left it nice and smooth.

Freud makes a good quality bit for the money

More expensive than many competitors but very reliable quality.

Definitely a good investment for the price. Cuts great and quality is good

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