🔪 Freud Downshear Helix Flush 42 204: Achieve Superior Precision and Finish Review

He is quite large. I wish there was a 1" or even 1-1/2" option for this nozzle. So the caveat is to make sure your router can drive in far enough for the stock to hit the jig or guide you're using for fencing. I can't say anything about durability because I've only cut the bows into four pieces of oak so far. Please note that this will not save you from grinding.

Work slowly and do not attempt to remove more material than about half the depth of cut. I recommend using a speed between 3 and 4 if you are using a variable speed router as this bit is a beast and will chew through quickly. Keep the bearing lubricated and honed with a diamond hone after each use and it will cut like new for a long time. 5 minutes service. will make a world of difference as long as this bit works well for you.

This bit is HUGE. I think the photo shows a shorter 1" version, while this 42-204 model has a 2" crop range. This is a monster. But this is exactly what I needed to trim the edge of a 1.5" countertop from two 3/4 thick pieces of MDF. Very smooth, very stable and cuts well. As always, wear gloves when trying to remove the denture from its case - Freud's cases often hold the denture quite tightly, so don't try to pick it up with your bare hands.