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1/2-in Carbide-tipped Flush trimmer Router Bit

Ratings & Reviews for Bosch 1/2-in Carbide-tipped Flush trimmer Router Bit

4.7
118
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 4.7 out of 5
118 Reviews

3 Star
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91% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this router bit for delivering clean, smooth, flush cuts on laminate, Formica, and plywood with exceptional precision. Most highlight its sharpness, balanced design, and ability to access tight corners while minimizing hand-finishing. Reviewers commend the bearing's smooth, quiet operation and note the bit retains its edge through extended use. Many emphasize strong value for money, particularly for laminate trimming work. A few report bearing durability concerns, though these are isolated compared to widespread satisfaction.

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118 Customer Reviews

Would Recommend

I used the trimmer on my boat project and it worked very well.

September 8, 2026
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Lost its bearing after five uses

Would Not Recommend

The bit lost its bearing after five uses and ruined the top of a cabinet build. Bosch QC has gone downhill, I will avoid this brand in the future.

July 4, 2026
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Response from BoschTools

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the 85266MC did not perform as expected and that the bearing faile...

BoschToolsJuly 9, 2026

Works great!

Would Recommend

Bought this bit to finish cut an opening that I had framed out for an air conditioner worked amazing!

March 7, 2026
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Solid bit

Would Not Recommend

Works very well with my bosch cordless palm router. Tool is sharp and retains its edge well. No complaints

March 5, 2026
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Great quality

Would Recommend

Works perfectly. I love Bosch products

March 25, 2025
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quality router bit

great router bit, worked perfect

August 27, 2024
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1st try with the flush cut

Would Recommend

Popped it into the DeWalt drywall cut out tool and went to work. Job done in 5 minutes or less. Awesome.

August 16, 2024
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Bearing failure

Would Not Recommend

The bearing came off within the first few minutes of use.

July 15, 2024
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Response from BoschTools

We are sorry that the bearing came off; this is not a common failure of the bit. The bit is ideal for fast, smooth, and accurate trim cuts with a shi...

BoschToolsJuly 18, 2024

Avoid

Would Not Recommend

Broken after 6 feet

June 25, 2024
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Response from BoschTools

Thank so much for your rating and review. The bits are normally wear-and-tear items, and their longevity depends on your application. Please contact ...

BoschToolsJune 27, 2024