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

completely satisfied

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.

If you have smaller pieces that are about an 1 inch thick it should be fine. I was trying to flush trim some walnut that was 1.9 inches thick and it was so scary since it wanted to send it flying and it did twice. I would recommend getting a spiral fluted bit instead even though its 5 times the price it will be a much cleaner cut and not try and throw the wood out of your hands.

I used this bit to joint 8ft long 2in thick redwood boards for a table. It performed exceptionally well and Im extremely happy with the result.

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

its an ok bit. ive been using it with my milwaukee 1.75 HP router with PT Fir 2x6 and on the bit it has already chipped a little. i was expecting the bit to last longer than that. oh and the bearing fell off while i was routing. i used a hex wrench to place it back on. maybe i got a dud product. others have had better luck than me.

Put a 5 inch radius on some 2x10 following a template with this bit. End result is beautiful.

The quality and accuracy of this bit is what you expect from Freud. This is a precision tool that does its job as advertised. Thank you Freud for continuing to produce excellent bits and blades at a price that the average home woodworker can afford without giving up quality.

It doesnt live a smooth surface

This is a great quality cutter. I really like this brand and expect to purchase more. This worked well doing the kitchen sink hole on the Countertop. A nice clean cut resulted.