Freud75-509: 1/2" (dia.) Flush Trim Upcut Spiral Bit with 1/2" shank, 4-3/4" overall length

What makes this type of flush trim bit so much better is the safety and quality of the cut. The safety is a huge bonus because it is far less likely to grab and ruin your project (or worse, pull your hand into the tool!). It cuts very slow, gentle and clean. I feel like an idiot for not switching to this type of pattern bit sooner.I use it to cut 1.75" thick maple on a router table using a template taped and screwed to the material. You should get the Freud 75-508 if your material is less than 1.25" (only get as tall a tool as necessary).Also, the double sided tissue tape I use is Intertape DCT101A (I think) that I buy from MacMurray Pacific (product #591). If anyone knows of a reasonably priced equivalent on Amazon, let me know.

Great bit, great brand. Fries usually gets a 4 star rating from me but my bit showed up loose in a thin bag. Looks like someone cut open the package (that the bit comes in) before packaging it to ship. Was not impressed. With that said that’s the first time that’s happened. I’d still order again.

I do a lot of woodworking for items that have curves or other non-straight sides. For these items, I often make an MDF template by cutting on the bandsaw and sanding, or by other techniques. I then cut the actual wood piece close to shape on the bandsaw and then attach the template to the wood piece. The final shaping is done on the router table by use of a flush trim router bit. Normally, this produces a nice, smooth surface. This is why I bought this bit. I used it on wood that was 1-7/8" thick. The wood had been cut to approximately 1/16" to shape very carefully on the bandsaw, so there was very little that needed to be removed. This bit gouged and hacked at the wood, and in short, ruined my wood piece. It would not work smooth at all. By the way, this was maple, which is a good, fine-grained wood. Dumbfounded, I then used my 2" straight-sided flush trim bit on the remains of the piece. It worked fine. I was very disappointed in the expensive spiral flute bit. I would recommend you stay away from it.

This is an excellent bit - cut smooth up to 2 inches with no chipping and best used at high speed.

Great bit, Run on slow RPM, Take your time, Do not try to cut a 1/4 at a time, Get your material as close as you can with a band saw or jigsaw. The closer the better cut. 5 Stars. No question

Not much to discuss on this one. Simply clamp a straight edge below your board and cut away. Make sure you only try to cut about 1/8 of material at a time. Also, don't use it without a guide piece. The bit is too long and will chatter without something to stabilize the tip.

This spiral up cut trimming bit cuts a lot better than a regular trim bit. Felt less grab on the wood. But then I find all Freud bits and blades work better

Flawless performance. Well worth the price.

Bought this because spiral bits supposedly do not gouge the wood as easily and give a smoother cut , this did neither.

Amazing, worth every dollar