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

Usually Freud makes good stuff. This time it didn’t work out. The end bearing flew off after 30 minutes of use. i actually took the time to check the retainer screw and make sure it was tight before using it.

Cut very well...

After reading many reviews, and falling into the trap of assuming a products quality because of its brand name, I purchased this bit. What a huge mistake. Im making cherry wood mission style bedroom furniture as a DIY project for my wife. The bottom stretchers in 3 sides will have very gently curved arches. Made a template of baltic birch. Used it to draw the arches on the two 0.75 thick 16.5 long pieces of cherry stock. Used my jigsaw to cut those arches almost to finish dimensions, leaving just 1/16 - 3/16 for the router. Put this bit in my Bosch EVS1617 router to finalize the arches and thats where the fun began. First arch, the bit cut well for the first ~40% of the arch, then became a little jerky, kind of grabbing at the wood rather than smoothly removing it. So the first arch was done, with some lumpy areas that now needed a lot of sanding. Second arch - from the start, it was jerky, doing the same thing. So, I babied this thing so that it was barely removing any stock, and hoping to make multiple passes. About half-way through the cut, the bit basically got stuck on the wood, as if it as trying to cut through super thick molasses the was holding it back from spinning. It then suddenly grabbed the wood blasted a huge chunk of wood across two cars! I stopped all operations, saw the bit was now blackened and the blades were dull. To recap, this brand new Freud bit stayed sharp for maybe 1/3 of the distance across a 16.5 piece of 0.75 thick cherry wood stock, then became progressively duller, finally, destroying the second short piece of wood I tried to rout. So, it stayed sharp for less time than my No.2 pencil would when writing on the wood. @Freud - if your company reads these reviews for feedback - this was my first Freud purchase, expecting the product would at least do the basic that my former el-cheapo bit did, and also hoping the Freud bit would live up to the reputation and provide either a superior experience or at least stay sharp for a while. This experience is incredibly disappointing. Would be interesting to see how your customer service responds here ...

The product arrived in a timely manner. It has performed well and I am pleased with the tool.

This product works well with the grain on straight pieces. If you are going to go against the grain or on curved pieces this wont work for you.

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.

More expensive than many competitors but very reliable quality.

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.

Used for the first time this weekend to trim some 1 1/2 plywood table top for my work table. It cut great. Looking forward to using it for some pattern cutting during a future project.

This is a great tool for making flush trimming simple. Must have for anyone with overhangs.