Studio shot of the Freud 42-102 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two straight carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and a top-mounted ball bearing pilot.
Retail packaging for the Freud 42-102 Industrial Router Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a Bearing Flush Trim profile, 3/8 inch diameter, and 1/2 inch cut length.
Technical profile diagram of the Freud 42-102 bit, illustrating the dimensions with a 3/8 inch bearing diameter, 1/2 inch carbide height, 2-5/16 inch overall length, and 1/4 inch shank.
Illustration of a composite block with a white laminate top, displaying a clean, flush edge finished by the router bit.
Illustration showing how the flush trim bit follows a template guide below the workpiece to duplicate a shape onto the wood block above.
Close-up action shot of a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 42-102 bit flushing the edge of a wooden board against a template.
Studio shot of the Freud 42-102 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two straight carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and a top-mounted ball bearing pilot.
Studio shot of the Freud 42-102 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two straight carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and a top-mounted ball bearing pilot.
Retail packaging for the Freud 42-102 Industrial Router Bit, displaying the bit inside a plastic case with text indicating a Bearing Flush Trim profile, 3/8 inch diameter, and 1/2 inch cut length.
Technical profile diagram of the Freud 42-102 bit, illustrating the dimensions with a 3/8 inch bearing diameter, 1/2 inch carbide height, 2-5/16 inch overall length, and 1/4 inch shank.
Illustration of a composite block with a white laminate top, displaying a clean, flush edge finished by the router bit.
Illustration showing how the flush trim bit follows a template guide below the workpiece to duplicate a shape onto the wood block above.
Close-up action shot of a hand-held router equipped with the red Freud 42-102 bit flushing the edge of a wooden board against a template.
Studio shot of the Freud 42-102 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two straight carbide cutters, 1/4 inch silver shank, and a top-mounted ball bearing pilot.
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Freud Router Bit 42-102 3/8 Inch Dia 1/4 Inch Shank Flush Trim (24000 RPM 1/2 Inch Carbide Height TiCo Perma-SHIELD Compact Template Wood Tool)

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SKU: 42-102
$15.95 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 3/8 Inch Flush Trim Router Bit 42-102 with 1/4 Inch Shank

The Freud 42-102 3/8-Inch Diameter Flush Trim Router Bit functions as a high-precision pattern duplicating tool engineered to execute tight-radius square flush edge trimming on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, plastic laminates, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick finish, this 1/4-inch shank bit features a 3/8-inch pilot ball bearing, a 1/2-inch carbide cutting height, and a 24,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this dual-flute shearing bit matches compact template profiles precisely to eliminate tear-out across cabinet face frames, instrument bodies, and detailed wood patterns.

Best Used For:

  • Tight-Radius Template Duplication: Tracing intricate wooden templates with the top 3/8-inch pilot bearing to navigate tight internal corners and complex curves.
  • Laminate Countertop Edge Flushing: Trimming overhanging plastic laminate edge strips flush with substrate borders without scorching surface materials.
  • Fine Joinery & Instrument Framing: Machining flush joint lines on solid hardwood cabinet face frames, guitar bodies, and wood veneer bands.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary titanium-cobalt carbide formulation maintains razor-sharp edges up to four times longer than standard carbide.
  • Red Perma-SHIELD Thermal Barrier Coating: Non-stick fluoropolymer coating insulates the bit body against heat buildup, pitch accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Exact-Match 3/8-Inch Pilot Ball Bearing: Precision steel guide bearing matches cutter outer diameter for exact 1:1 template edge duplication in compact spaces.
  • Precision Dual-Flute Shear Geometry: Angled carbide wings slice wood fibers cleanly to provide fast chip clearance and a smooth surface finish.
  • High-Speed 24,000 RPM Rating: Computer-balanced bit body maintains rotational stability and chatter-free operation at maximum router speeds.
  • Universal 1/4-Inch Shank Profile: Fits standard 1/4-inch collet assemblies across compact palm routers, handheld routers, and table setups.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 42-102 3/8" Diameter Flush Trim Router Bit (1/4" Shank)
  • (1) Pre-Installed 3/8" Pilot Ball Bearing Assembly

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 42-102
Product Tool Classification Flush Trim Pattern Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 0.375 in. (3/8 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.250 in. (1/4 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 2.3125 in. (2-5/16 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.375 in. (3/8 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Precision Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM (Speed Adjustment Required)
Protective Body Finish Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Machine Equipment Compatibility Handheld Routers and Router Tables with 1/4" Collet
Country of Origin Italy

Pro-Tip: When routing tight internal corners with a 3/8-inch diameter flush trim bit, feed the router smoothly into the curve without pausing. Because smaller-diameter bits concentrate cutting friction over a smaller circumference, keeping the bit moving prevents heat buildup and eliminates burn marks on internal radiuses.