1/2 Shank Top & Bottom Bearing Flush Trim Table Router Bit

[Teejay]

Hello there, I am looking for recommendations for a 1/2" shank top & bottom bearing flush trim table router bit that will work well on plywood and doesn't cost too much.

I know that you can spend what you like on router bits and usually the more you spend, the better the result and longer the tool will last. I am hoping someone has one of these that they bought reasonably cheaply that they can recommend?

Thanks for your help.

 

[MikeG.]

I've never seen one with a bearing top and bottom. If Wealden don't have one, they'll make one for you. You don't get better cutters or service anywhere.

 

[marcros]

Weldon would be my recommendation for value.

If you wanted to spend more, the 4 fluted radian tools bit gives an exceptional finish, but isn't cheap. If using it professionally, it probably paya for itself in terms of time saved sanding.

 

[Trevanion]

https://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Trimmers_7.html

 

[Phil Pascoe]

https://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/On ... im_23.html
I have this one, it's excellent. You probably don't need that depth, though, a shorter one would do which would be cheaper.

 

[Steve Maskery]

If you are not in a hurry.

I've bought several like this and have not had a problem yet.

 

[Racers]

A replaceable blade on would be best for ply as the glue is nasty stuff.

http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productli ... tters.html

Pete

 

[MusicMan]

https://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Down_Shear_Trim_23.html
I have this one, it's excellent. You probably don't need that depth, though, a shorter one would do which would be cheaper.

I went a little further and got their up/down shear trimmer. This has the advantage that you get an "inwards" shear cut on the top and bottom of the work, giving better edges. You need to position the middle of the cutter somewhere in between the top and bottom of the work.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I got mine for a specify use so the downcut was fine. Of course with an up/down good as they are you are governed where on the cutter the work is cut by the position of the templet.

 

[Teejay]

Thanks for your replies. I wondered if someone would post a link to a Trend router bit because they are good, but equally they are expensive. That's way out of my price range.

The one on Ali looks very similar to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GB6XYDR? ... 251_dpLink I am very tempted by that.

I know that Wealden make good bits and people have recommended them before: https://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/On ... im_23.html

That one seems to be reasonably priced.