Angled product view of the Freud 50-509 top and bottom bearing flush trim router bit featuring red Perma-SHIELD coating and dual ball bearing pilots for precise template woodworking.
Vertical profile of the Freud 50-509 flush trim bit showing the 3/4 inch diameter cutting head with two carbide flutes and the 1/2 inch silver shank with etched model specifications.
Freud 50-509 3/4 inch top and bottom bearing flush trim router bit in its original red and black industrial retail hanging package, highlighting the 1/2 inch shank and 1-5/8 inch carbide cutting height.
Technical profile graphic for the Freud 50-509 showing a 3/4 inch diameter, 1-5/8 inch carbide height, and 3-7/8 inch overall length alongside an illustration of a flush trim template application.
Diagram illustrating the routing application of the Freud 50-509 bit, showing a wood composite block between two templates with a red line indicating a precise 1-5/8 inch flush trim cut.
Material compatibility chart for the Freud 50-509 router bit indicating optimized performance for veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and melamine or laminate surfaces.
Equipment compatibility graphic showing that the Freud 50-509 dual bearing flush trim bit is designed for use in both hand-held routers and table-mounted routers.
Close-up action shot of the Freud 50-509 bearing flush trim bit mounted in a router, actively trimming a plywood edge perfectly flush with the bottom ball bearing pilot.
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Angled product view of the Freud 50-509 top and bottom bearing flush trim router bit featuring red Perma-SHIELD coating and dual ball bearing pilots for precise template woodworking.
Vertical profile of the Freud 50-509 flush trim bit showing the 3/4 inch diameter cutting head with two carbide flutes and the 1/2 inch silver shank with etched model specifications.
Freud 50-509 3/4 inch top and bottom bearing flush trim router bit in its original red and black industrial retail hanging package, highlighting the 1/2 inch shank and 1-5/8 inch carbide cutting height.
Technical profile graphic for the Freud 50-509 showing a 3/4 inch diameter, 1-5/8 inch carbide height, and 3-7/8 inch overall length alongside an illustration of a flush trim template application.
Diagram illustrating the routing application of the Freud 50-509 bit, showing a wood composite block between two templates with a red line indicating a precise 1-5/8 inch flush trim cut.
Material compatibility chart for the Freud 50-509 router bit indicating optimized performance for veneered plywood, hardwoods, softwoods, and melamine or laminate surfaces.
Equipment compatibility graphic showing that the Freud 50-509 dual bearing flush trim bit is designed for use in both hand-held routers and table-mounted routers.
Close-up action shot of the Freud 50-509 bearing flush trim bit mounted in a router, actively trimming a plywood edge perfectly flush with the bottom ball bearing pilot.
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Freud Flush Trim Router Bit 50-509 1/2 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Cutter (Dual Top Bottom Bearings 1-5/8 Cut Length Max 24000 RPM Pattern Trimming)

In stock
SKU: 50-509
$39.59 USD

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Freud 50-509 3/4" Top & Bottom Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit (1/2" Shank)

The Freud 50-509 3/4-inch top and bottom bearing flush trim router bit machines precision edge trimming, template duplication, and curve routing across solid hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywoods, and plastic laminates. Engineered with dual ball-bearing pilots positioned above and below the cutting flutes, this industrial-grade pattern bit allows woodworkers to rout from either direction or flip workpieces to follow natural wood grain slope without detaching the template, completely eliminating grain tear-out on complex curved profiles. Outfitted with an extended 1-5/8-inch carbide cutting height forged from Freud's exclusive TiCo™ high-density micrograin carbide, an anti-friction non-stick Perma-SHIELD® coating that resists resin buildup up to a maximum rotational speed of 24,000 RPM, and a rigid 1/2-inch solid steel shank, it equips architectural woodworkers, custom cabinetmakers, and countertop fabricators with burn-free, mirror-smooth finishes across hand-held and table-mounted routers.

Best Used For:

  • Curved Template and Pattern Routing: Following curved master templates above or below workpieces to duplicate chair parts, arched door frames, and musical instrument bodies without grain tear-out.
  • Thick Stock and Deep Edge Trimming: Flush trimming thick 1-1/2-inch butcher block slabs, multi-layer veneered panels, and solid hardwood face frames in clean single passes.
  • High-Pressure Laminate and Veneer Trimming: Slicing plastic laminates, self-edge strips, and thick wood veneers flush with core substructures without chipping or heat scorching.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Dual Top & Bottom Ball Bearings: Provides complete routing flexibility by permitting template placement either above or below the stock for optimal grain matching.
  • Tear-Out Elimination Geometry: Allows operators to flip workpieces and reverse feed direction to follow grain direction without repositioning master templates.
  • Extended 1-5/8" Cutting Height: Generous carbide blade span handles thick lumber and deep pattern-following tasks in a single continuous pass.
  • TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium cobalt formulation maintains edge sharpness significantly longer than standard commercial carbide grades.
  • Perma-SHIELD® Protective Coating: Non-stick thermal barrier lowers cutting friction, sheds glue and pitch gumming, and shields the tool against corrosion.
  • Heavy-Duty 1/2" Steel Shank: Large-diameter solid alloy shank eliminates rotational chatter and provides maximum collet clamping security under heavy side loads.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 50-509 3/4" Top & Bottom Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand Freud Tools Inc.
Model Part Number 50-509
Product Tool Classification Top & Bottom Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit
Overall Cutting Diameter 0.750 Inches (3/4 in. / 19.05 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height 1.625 Inches (1-5/8 in. / 41.28 mm)
Collet Shank Diameter 0.500 Inches (1/2 in. / 12.70 mm)
Bearing Guide Diameters 0.750 Inches (3/4 in. Top & Bottom Steel Ball Bearings)
Overall Tool Length 3.875 Inches (3-7/8 in. / 98.43 mm)
Flute Configuration 2 Cutters (Double Flute Pattern Design)
Cutting Tip Metallurgy Exclusive TiCo™ High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Protective Surface Coating Non-Stick Industrial Perma-SHIELD® Red Coating
Power Tool Compatibility Hand-Held Routers & Stationary Router Tables
Suitable for material type Hardwoods, Softwoods, Veneered Plywood, & Laminates

Pro-Tip: When routing curved table legs or arched templates where wood grain direction changes midpoint, rout downhill with the grain to the apex, then flip the workpiece over without moving the template to utilize the opposite bearing; this dual-bearing workflow guarantees tear-out-free cuts along every curve.