Freud 50-138 2-Inch Diameter Top Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank
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Be respectful of this bit
The bit arrives sharp and well balanced. Always use at a very low speed like a 2 on a scale of 5.Only in a router table and only when the router and table are securely matched. This puts out a lot and I mean a lot of vibration. If you don't have a better than average table and support system there may be trouble like: The router lock will vibrate loose and the router will slip down into the table so as to put the bearing off your pattern = gouges and flying wood. Then there is the possibility of the vibration loosening the screws that hold your router to the plate in the table. The router will fall into the table and while running tear anything it touches into pieces while you are protecting your eyes and groping for the power switch. Yes! it happened to me and the bit was ruined. I got another one because no one else makes such a heavy duty bit for a router. No problems now that I know how to use thread loc.
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BIG ROUTER BIT
This is one big block of steel. The picture shown is of a much smaller bit. The 50-138 is 2"x2" and is a handful. The carbide is fine grain and razor sharp. It runs true with no vibration. I used it hand held to trim some doors in my home. It cut through them like a knife through butter. The directions recommend router table use only, but with a variable speed Bosch router I had no problems. It does take a few extra seconds to spend down due to centrifugal force.
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Product Description
Bits feature top-mounted bearings. Ideal for lettering or other template work where the piece is being grooved or routed out. Application: Cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and soft wood. Use on portable or table mounted routers for template work. Top to learn more