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.

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.

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.

This bit is a definite step up from the cheap bits that are similarly priced for a multi-pack. The bit cuts well and the bearing spins well. Make sure that you have good contact with the bearing as the bearing guard will cut into the template. I subtracted a star do to a chip in one of the carbide cutters. It looks like the tool was dropped during packaging. There’s a small chunk of carbide missing and a a scrape across the body. I know this isn’t a high end bit, but Freud is known to be better than that. Overall a great bit and works well on the HDPE sheet I need it for. Would recommend.

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.

This bit has been perfect for forming 3/4” hardwood. It’s very sharp with a great bearing and I expect to use it for a long time.

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.

These router bits stay sharp for cutting 3/4 particle boards and laminate

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

Well made tool with great potential for trim work. I bout this for a special project, and it is great for the need for 1:1 trimming of wood in my project. The bearing is made accurate and I can rely on it to give me the accurate trim using a template or trimming the edge of my projects wood edge. Definite need for every router. The item I received had a different model number, 42-10425 instead of 42-104, I was informed that the item received is the same. Both numbers represent the same tool, only a change in the numbering system not the construction of the tool. It has a fair price and most of all a reliable manufacturer. Freud is a name that can be trusted and is reliable. This router bit is a great example of it.