Studio shot of the Freud 42-116 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide flutes, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing pilot.
Retail packaging for the Freud 42-116 router bit showing the tool behind clear plastic with specifications including 1/2 inch diameter and 1/2 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the straight flush trim cut on a laminate edge by the Freud 42-116 bit, specifying a 2 inch cutting height.
3D illustration of a wood block with a white laminate top surface being trimmed perfectly flush to the edge using the Freud 42-116 bit.
3D illustration demonstrating pattern routing where a wooden workpiece is trimmed to exactly match the shape of a template guide placed below it.
Studio shot of the Freud 42-116 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide flutes, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing pilot.
Freud Flush Trim Bits Make Your Job Easier promotional video
Studio shot of the Freud 42-116 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide flutes, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing pilot.
Retail packaging for the Freud 42-116 router bit showing the tool behind clear plastic with specifications including 1/2 inch diameter and 1/2 inch shank.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the straight flush trim cut on a laminate edge by the Freud 42-116 bit, specifying a 2 inch cutting height.
3D illustration of a wood block with a white laminate top surface being trimmed perfectly flush to the edge using the Freud 42-116 bit.
3D illustration demonstrating pattern routing where a wooden workpiece is trimmed to exactly match the shape of a template guide placed below it.
Studio shot of the Freud 42-116 Flush Trim router bit featuring a red Perma-SHIELD body, two carbide flutes, 1/2 inch silver shank, and top ball bearing pilot.
Freud Flush Trim Bits Make Your Job Easier promotional video
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Freud Router Bit 42-116 1/2 In Dia 1/2 In Shank Flush Trim (24000 RPM TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD Ball Bearing Pilot Pattern Deep Wood Trimming)

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SKU: 42-116
$27.95 USD

Description

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Precision Freud 1/2 Inch Extra-Long Flush Trim Router Bit 42-116 with 1/2 Inch Shank

The Freud 42-116 1/2-Inch Diameter Flush Trim Router Bit serves as an industrial-grade deep-profile pattern trimming tool engineered to execute extra-deep flush edge cuts, template replication, and thick lumber edge trimming on solid hardwoods, softwoods, cabinet plywood, and wood composites. Manufactured with micrograin TiCo High-Density Carbide cutters coated in friction-reducing Red Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, this heavy-duty 1/2-inch shank bit features a steel ball bearing pilot, an extended 2-inch carbide cutting height, and a 24,000 RPM maximum speed rating. Compatible with handheld portable routers and router table setups, this double-flute flush trim bit delivers smooth, burn-free edge profiles across thick stock material, deep template duplication, and tall face-frame joinery tasks.

Best Used For:

  • Extra-Thick Lumber & Panel Trimming: Trimming solid wood edging, thick slab perimeters, and multi-layer wood assemblies up to 2 inches thick in a single setup.
  • Deep Template & Pattern Duplication: Tracking tall template curves using the steel ball bearing pilot to duplicate deep furniture parts and guitar bodies without bit deflection.
  • Cabinet Face-Frame & Edge Banding Flush Cutting: Leveling extra-wide solid wood face frames flush to plywood cabinet panels without tear-out or surface burning.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Extended 2-Inch Cutting Height: Extra-long carbide flutes enable single-pass trimming on thick wood stock and deep nested pattern templates.
  • Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Steel Shank: Provides maximum anti-flex structural rigidity to eliminate shank vibration and deflection during 2-inch deep passes.
  • Precision Steel Ball Bearing Pilot: Integrated 1/2-inch guide bearing tracks template faces smoothly to prevent workpiece scoring or adhesive binding.
  • 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, resin accumulation, and rust corrosion.
  • Computer-Balanced Dynamically Balanced Body: Dynamically balanced tool body eliminates vibration and chatter marks at speeds up to 24,000 RPM.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 42-116 1/2" Diameter Flush Trim Router Bit with 2" Cutting Height (1/2" Shank)

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud
Model Number SKU 42-116
Product Tool Classification Extra-Long Deep Profile Flush Trim Pattern Router Bit
Overall Cut Diameter (D) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Shank Diameter (A) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Carbide Cutting Height (h) 2.000 in. (2 in.)
Overall Bit Length (H) 4.375 in. (4-3/8 in.)
Pilot Ball Bearing Diameter (B) 0.500 in. (1/2 in.)
Number of Cutting Flutes 2 Carbide Wings
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Protective Body Coating Red Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Carbide Grade Composition TiCo High-Density Micrograin Carbide
Machine Equipment Compatibility Handheld Routers and Router Tables with 1/2" Collet
Target Substrates Hardwood, Softwood, Cabinet Plywood, MDF, Plastic Laminates

Pro-Tip: When using this extra-long 2-inch cutting height flush trim bit to shape 2-inch thick hardwood stock, make sure the shank is inserted deeply into your router collet up to the marked safety line. Due to the high leverage of a 4-3/8 inch overall length bit, taking a roughing pass with a jigsaw or band saw within 1/16-inch of your line first will ensure a chatter-free, glass-smooth finish.