Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set

Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set | Freud Router Bit

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Freud 32-524 1-3/8...

	Freud 32-524 1-3/8-Inch Rabbeting Bits with Bearing Set Freud Freud average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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1-3/8" Diameter, Multi-Rabbet Router Bit Set With 7 Bearings Flush, 1/8", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2, 1/2 Inch Shank, TiCo&tm. High Density Carbide.

Good bit...

I have used this bit plus bearings many times now. It peforms quite well for its intended purpose.

Freud Router Bit

Freud has once again built a quality product that all woodworkers need in their router bit collection. I didn't realize the versatility of one bit until I began using this bit. It replaces several bits that I had purchased before buying this. Do yourself and your bit collection a favor and put this on your wish list of "must haves"

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Quality router bit

This is an excellent quality router bit that cuts through oak wood with a clean cut revealing the sharpness of the tool.

Freud rabbet

The cutting tool part of the set appears very well made and I didn't have any problems cutting rabbets in Maple.
I gave it 3 stars for the reasons a.The 1/4 inch rabbet combination actually gives a 3/16 inch rabbet, and there appears to be no combination for 1/4 inch,
b. using the assembly per the instruction sheet the
bearing was touching the cutting edge (I ended up using the large spacer), and c. There are a lots of small parts and if the plastic package had feet molded in it along with all of the small compartments it would stand level...
instead it tends to fall on it's side.
I suggest consider CMT another good brand.

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One problem...

Generally this set has been great. I've used them in MDF to take out a 1/4" and it's worked well.
Recently I discovered a problem though... The flush cut bearing has enough play that it contacts the top of the bit if the workpiece is pressed against it. I discovered this after I noticed flakes of aluminum in the dust on my bench. This doesn't happen with any of the other bearings.
I haven't contacted Freud about this yet, so this may be flaw in this particular unit.

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