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

I needed a longer bit for some of the projects I was doing and this worked great. Getting the bit out of the package was a little harder than it should be and I had to find another case to store it in so I dont accidentally cut myself just trying to get it out. The bearing and cutting diameter were good on the one I received and it cut great for a long time. By the end of my project it did start to dull and I got more burning than I like. I will see if I can sharpen it.

I use this to trim Wilsonart laminate to plywood edges in a Sprinter I built into an RV. I went overboard, laminating both sides of many panels. After about 6 large sheets it is showing some wear. I learned to squirt it with WD40 before and after each job, because that loosens the contact cement I used for the laminate. If the bearing stops spinning, youll burn the wood.

I like Freud products. Last better than a lot of others.

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.

Used once so far on MDF. Worked great. Might be a 5 star.

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!

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.

Nice flush bit, does a great job

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!