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

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 make a lot of cornhole board sets for my friends, and the part that Ive always hated was cutting the hole. I did a few with a jigsaw, but the holes were always a little ragged. Then I bought a 6 hole saw which made a nice circular hole, but the process was similar to brushing the teeth of an irritable mountain lion. I broke a heavy duty corded drill and nearly my wrists. A friend suggested using a flush cut router bit and a 6 circular template. He works in a metal fabrication shop and created a really nice template for me, but a simple wood one would suffice. If nothing else, Home Depot sells pre-cut cornhole boards which could be used, but there might be other solutions. I was amazed at how easily I was able to cut a perfect hole using this bit. Like buddah!

Was hesitant to use this on OSB, figured it would tear out. I was surprised when I was done and there were nice clean edges, even more surprised when I was all done and the bit was as sharp as it had been out of the box. I have since added more Freud router bits to go with my collection.

I had never used a flush trim bit before but was making a curved top for a dresser and a bed. After making the form this worked well to create a smooth curve in ¾ inch maple plywood. Bonus. I made two end panels for the baby bed each from two pieces of laminated ¼ inch maple plywood equaling about 7/16 inch thickness. One was square; one was not. Decided to use the square end panel as a pattern; laid the un-square end panel on the square end panel; clamped them together. Using the flush trim bit, I was able to square the un-square panel.

Even when somewhat dull, it completed a project that the new orange product could not.

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.

Freud makes top quality tools, and this bit is no exception. This bit cuts very cleanly and is so sharp it makes shavings (not dust) when I cut with it. If you look in the picture you will see the shavings and the super clean and smooth cut the bit made in end grain rock maple. The bit I received cuts perfectly flush and does not have the problem that some other reviewers have reported. of the bearing and cutting edges not lining up.

Good product and seems durable did the job I needed it to do. Cut hard red oak like butter. Very accurate and it rolls well. Will buy other bits in the future.

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.

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