Freud 85-127 2-1/8-Inch Solid Surface Steel Bearing Edge Profile Router Bit The Freud 85-127 2-1/8-Inch Solid Surface Steel Bearing Edge Profile Router Bit is a professional composite fabrication tool engineered to rout custom decorative edge shapes on solid surface countertops, granite composites, and acrylic vanity tops. Operating with a 1/2-inch shank, 1-inch carbide cutting height, and a precision steel pilot guide bearing, this dual-flute carbide-tipped bit delivers stable template tracking across dense materials. Designed for handheld portable routers, this edge-profiling bit solves rough trim lines, template wandering, and edge-chipping challenges across commercial kitchen and bath millwork fabrication installations. Best Used For: Solid Surface Countertop Edge Profiling: Milling elegant, highly visible decorative edge shapes along Corian and Avonite kitchen island borders and bar tops. Template-Guided Millwork Trim Shaping: Routing precise profile designs on solid composite architectural panels and reception desks using a steel guide bearing. Handheld Portable Router Edging: Executing controlled, chatter-free edge trimming passes on site using 1/2-inch collet portable routers. Key Performance & Safety Features Precision Steel Pilot Bearing: High-strength steel guide bearing rides securely along router templates and workpiece edges for controlled tracking. 2-1/8-Inch Large Diameter Profile: Wide cutting capacity allows fabricators to rout deep, elaborate decorative edge profiles in a single continuous pass. Solid-Formulated Carbide Cutters: High-density micrograin carbide edges resist thermal degradation from abrasive synthetic acrylic minerals and resins. 1-Inch Carbide Cutting Height: Generous cutting height accommodates standard countertop overhangs and single-pass profile depths. Heavy-Duty 1/2-Inch Steel Shank Core: Rigid shank diameter increases stability and neutralizes bit flexing during heavy manual feed routing passes. What's Included (1) Freud 85-127 2-1/8 in. Solid Surface Edge Profile Router Bit (1/2 in. Shank) (1) Precision Steel Pilot Guide Bearing (Pre-Installed) Technical Specifications Manufacturer Brand Freud Tools Model Part Number (OEM) 85-127 Overall Bit Cutting Diameter (D) 2-1/8 in. (53.98 mm) Shank Interface Diameter (A) 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Round Shank Carbide Cutting Height (h) 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) Pilot Guide Bearing Material High-Strength Steel Bearing Cutting Element Edge Build Specially Formulated Micrograin Carbide Number of Flutes / Cutters 2 Carbide Cutters Bit Classification Style Edge Profiling Router Bit Approved Power Tool Equipment Handheld Portable Routers with 1/2 in. Collet Material Cutting Capabilities All Solid Surface Compounds, Acrylic Resins, Granite Composites Primary Field Application Decorative Countertop Edging & Millwork Trim Profiling Pro-Tip: Feed your handheld router smoothly against the rotation of the bit when running this 2-1/8-inch edge profiler to maintain steady contact with the steel bearing and prevent surface burning.
