1/2"" (Dia.) Bearing Flush Trim Bit with 1/4"" Shank (44-100)", multi

Excellent flush router bit. I cut a mix of hard and soft wood and the blade is still sharp. Bearing is holding up well so far and is replaceable if it goes before the blades. I'll be buying another one of these if I ever need a replacement.

I am familiar with the Freud brand - their circular saw blades in particular. I am a "pro" turned "hobbiest" due to a change in career… and I tend to only right reviews when something is great or something is poor. This bit is really good! Actually outstanding - "the norm" for Freud? Then I shall buy more hence forth. First use of this bit was punishing - trimming ½" Black Walnut flush to finish a box, both across and along the grain, taking off between 1/16" and 3/16" of material. Finish sanding was a breeze, as the cut was near perfect. No snagging, chaffing, chipping, splintering - nothing! I was using a Delta Table Router - not a hand held model. As some have mentioned the ½" shank makes quite a difference - if your router accepts ½" shank then personally I wouldn't buy one with a ¼" shank, unless you are only using it for light duty work. and as with most tools (more so with bits, blades etc) you are generally paying more for better quality, not a brand name. As it seems most alternatives are now from China or "imported" (which means China again), it's nice to see "Italy" - notice how they don't say "imported"? I would rather buy made in USA, sadly not much anymore. Remember the "Proudly made in the USA" stickers on Porter Cable tools? Lastly, this bit was very reasonably priced here on Amazon

Quick ship and works great. High quality bit.

I have a router and table with this bit that is dedicated to full-time edge banding of 3/4" birch plywood. Have processed several thousand linear feet and its still perfect. The bit will get some glue build up from the banding (any bit will) . I keep a toothbrush and small jar of acetone under the table to clean the bit once a week.

I had a little problem with tear-out on walnut . Could be user error but I will be replacing it with a spiral bit . Worked very well on pine .

I've been using Freud bits for years and it is the only brand I want. (I will get a Whiteside bit if Freud doesn't have what I need.) They come sharp and stay sharp even with red oak. They are a joy to use.

I wish that when I added 3 of the same bit to my cart that three of them came, not a cove bit as my third. We'll be able to use it but order accuracy is all that matters when reviewing another company. Please send the correct items next time..

I used this item to cut out pieces of an adirondack chair so that they would match a template piece. The bit worked very well even though I haven't yet made/purchased a router table and did the routing by hand with clamps. Filled this need perfectly and for the price, can't be matched at any big box store for comparable bits. I did NOT receive this item at a discounted/free price to bolster positive reviews unfairly...

Excelente calidad, me ha sido muy útil y el filo sigue intacto

You get what you pay for. Freud provides quality and longevity. The three carbide blades cut extremely well, no burning. Great for pattern work or trimming laminates.

La use para enrasar nogal, solo hubo necesidad de una pasada. Después alguien desapareció mi navaja del taller y no la volví a ver, eche rayos del coraje. La volveré a pedir pero en algunos días más

Worked well, no burning.

Freud bits last longer and more reliable than cheaper router bits.