Freud Flush Shank 50 138 Review

This is a large block of steel. The image shown has a much smaller bit. The 50-138 measures 2" x 2" and is few and far between. The hard metal is fine-grained and razor-sharp. Really works without vibration. I've used it by hand to trim some of the doors in my house. He cut through her like a knife through butter. The instructions only recommend using the router chart, but I had no problems with the Bosch variable speed router. This takes a few extra seconds due to centrifugal force.

Can't believe I'm only giving Freud 3 stars. I've probably bought at least 50 Freud cutters and so far they've been fine. However, this nozzle has a bearing whose diameter differs slightly from the diameter of the nozzle itself. It's enough that I can't use it as a standalone inlay tool. When I use this jet and it's a monster it's HUGE, I have to 'finish' it with another jet flush to get the precision required for inserts. Still it's razor sharp, very well balanced and has incredible mass to…

The bit is sharp and well balanced. Always use a very low speed, e.g. B. 2 out of 5. Only in the router table and only if the router and table are a safe match. It produces a lot, and I mean a lot of vibration. If your table and support system isn't better than average you'll run into problems like: the router lock will vibrate and the router will slide into the table to remove the bearing from your jig = gouges and flying wood. There is then a chance that the vibration will loosen the screws…