(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best trim router bits
We found 32 Reddit comments discussing the best trim router bits. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 21 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Freud 1/2" (Dia.) Bearing Flush Trim Bit with 1/2" Shank (42-114)
Overall Dia. (D) 1/2", Bearing Dia. 1/2", Carbide Height (h) 1-1/2", 2 Flute(s), 1/2" ShankCuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.Use on portable or table-mounted routers.
Specs:
| Color | Multi |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Weight | 0.26 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
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21. Freud 1/2" (Dia.) Bearing Flush Trim Bit with 1/2" Shank (42-114)
Overall Dia. (D) 1/2", Bearing Dia. 1/2", Carbide Height (h) 1-1/2", 2 Flute(s), 1/2" ShankCuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.Use on portable or table-mounted routers.
Specs:
| Color | Multi |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Weight | 0.26 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
MDF doesn't have a lot of grain pattern, but it will soak up a bit more finish on the cut ends than on the faces.
The steps I follow to finish MDF seamlessly has always been to flush-trim the edges with a bearing flush trim bit, followed by sanding to 220 and primer before final finish. The trim bit (if you have a router) saves a lot of time sanding.
This is the flush trim bit I use: https://www.amazon.com/Dia-Bearing-Flush-Trim-Bit/dp/B0000225YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464796548&sr=8-2
It depends on the router bit you have, and where the bearing is: top or bottom, there are also some that have a bearing in both places. Beyond that, it depends on the direction of the grain on what you're cutting. A lot of times, you'll want to cut it one way on one side, then flip it over on the other, to reduce tear out.