A detailed product view of the Freud flush trim router bit (50-116) with a $1/2$ inch shank, top bearing, and red Perma-SHIELD coating on the carbide cutters.
A profile drawing of the Freud 50-116 flush trim bit with dimensions and a corresponding diagram showing the cut profile for template and laminate routing.
A profile drawing showing the flush trim cut possible with the router bit, with a $3/4$ inch diameter and 1 inch cutting height, used for pattern routing.
A graphic illustrating the materials the router bit can cut: Veneered Plywood, Hardwoods, Softwoods, and Composites.
A graphic illustrating the two main tools the router bit is compatible with: a Hand Router and a Table Router.
A detailed product view of the Freud flush trim router bit (50-116) with a $1/2$ inch shank, top bearing, and red Perma-SHIELD coating on the carbide cutters.
A profile drawing of the Freud 50-116 flush trim bit with dimensions and a corresponding diagram showing the cut profile for template and laminate routing.
A profile drawing showing the flush trim cut possible with the router bit, with a $3/4$ inch diameter and 1 inch cutting height, used for pattern routing.
A graphic illustrating the materials the router bit can cut: Veneered Plywood, Hardwoods, Softwoods, and Composites.
A graphic illustrating the two main tools the router bit is compatible with: a Hand Router and a Table Router.
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Freud Flush Trim Router Bit 50-116 3/4 Inch Diameter 1/2 Inch Shank Top Bearing (24000 Max RPM Perma-SHIELD Template Laminate Pattern Routing Tool)

In stock
SKU: 50-116
$25.59 USD

Description

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Freud 50-116 3/4-Inch Top Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit

The Freud 50-116 3/4-Inch Top Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit produces exact 1-to-1 profile duplication and smooth edge trimming across plastic laminates, solid hardwoods, and composite sheet goods. Engineered with two precision-ground carbide cutters and a 1/2-inch shank rated up to 24,000 RPM, this pattern-routing bit tracks top-mounted templates to eliminate tear-out along workpiece edges. A non-stick Perma-SHIELD thermal coating insulates the bit body against pitch build-up and resin friction during continuous hand-held and table router operations.

Best Used For:

  • Top-Template Pattern Duplication: Tracing custom curved furniture parts, arched valances, and sign letters where the guide template mounts above the stock.
  • Plastic Laminate Trimming: Sizing high-pressure laminate overlays and wood veneer sheets flush against countertop substructures.
  • Cabinet Edge Sizing: Machining flush end joints on hardwood face frames and multi-layer plywood cabinet carcasses.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Top-Mounted Steel Ball Bearing: Matches the 3/4-inch cutter diameter exactly to follow top-secured wooden or acrylic templates smoothly.
  • TiCo Hi-Density Carbide Cutters: Two thick-ground micro-grain carbide edges maintain sharp cutting geometry through abrasive glues and composites.
  • Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Thermal barrier prevents resin adhesion, gumming, and ambient jobsite corrosion.
  • Anti-Kickback Design: Computer-balanced body geometry limits cut depth per revolution to enhance feed safety and minimize vibration.
  • Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Shank: Resists rotational deflection and chatter during deep passes in dense timber.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 50-116 3/4-Inch Top Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number 50-116
Overall Cutting Diameter 0.75 in (3/4 in)
Shank Diameter 0.50 in (1/2 in)
Carbide Cutting Height 1.0 in
Overall Bit Length 2.8125 in (2-13/16 in)
Bearing Diameter 0.75 in (3/4 in)
Bearing Location Top-Mounted (Shank-Mounted)
Number of Cutters 2 Flute
Maximum Speed Rating 24,000 RPM
Protective Coating Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating
Pro-Tip: Before routing complex templates, rough-cut your workpiece to within 1/8 inch of the finished pattern line on a bandsaw; taking light final passes with the 3/4-inch flush trim bit prevents end-grain tear-out and significantly prolongs carbide edge life.