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

I mostly use Freud router bits and only use 1/2 shanks. The 1/2 shanks simply provide better centricity as they dont flex or bend under normal use. While I mostly use Freud, I have used some Yonico, Rockler and Diablo (also made by Freud) and have found little difference. So Id say unless the price is close, go with any of the listed brands.

Look. . . Im not the best woodworker in the world. I built a cabinet and it ended up being about an 1/8th inch out of square. Not enough to have to redo it, but, the slight overhang of the top and the door were eyesores. So, I ordered this and bing, bang boom, within about 30 seconds, no one was any wiser. I know that is the not the intended purpose, but it worked for me. In the future, I will be better about ripping plywood straight with a circular saw than trying to rip it on my table saw! Anyway, this bit saved me!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Honestly Im judging this with only using it for a few days so far. Its still a solid bit though and a decent replacement/ upgrade from a lesser known bit that lived out its best days.

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.

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!