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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
135
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 4.7 out of 5
135 Reviews

3 Star
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92% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this router bit for exceptional cutting performance and durability. Most highlight smooth, clean, flush cuts on laminate countertops and wood edges, transforming rough surfaces into professional finishes. The carbide tip maintains sharpness even after extended use on dense hardwoods, with users reporting it holds its edge longer than alternatives. The bearing runs smoothly and stays secure under heavy use. Users appreciate seamless compatibility with various routers and ease of use, even for beginners. A few report rare bearing failures, though most consider these isolated cases vastly outweighed by consistent, reliable performance.

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135 Customer Reviews

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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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

I used a Dewalt Plunge Router and it fit perfectly

Would Recommend

I liked that this product was easy to install, easy to adjust, and easy to use.

April 20, 2026
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Just do it!

Would Recommend

Bosch quality. The bearing is glass smooth, razor sharp blades. Used it again this evening with a rounded corner template on a maple cutting board. Be sure to take your time and remove as much material as you can with a band saw/jigsaw. Finished my project with a Bosch rounder bit. Very happy with purchase.

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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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Solid Bit

Would Recommend

Bit works well at various speeds, easily cut through different woods but far harder woods, be sure to take multiple passes with slight increase in depth for each pass

January 16, 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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