Features
- Triple-flute cutting geometry for a smoother finish
- Carbide-tipped cutting edges
- Shielded compact ball-bearing pilot for edge guidance
- Balanced cutting to reduce chatter
- Designed for trimming laminates, veneers, and similar sheet materials
Specifications
| Diameter | 1/2 in (overall) |
| Cutting Edge Length | 1 in |
| Shank Diameter | 1/4 in |
| Flute Length | 1 in |
| Material | Steel (carbide tips) |
| Product Dimensions | 2.50 in x 0.50 in x 0.50 in |
| Weight | 0.09 lb |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Part Number | 85216M |
| Upc | 000346049220 |
| Included | 1/2-in x 2-1/2-in Carbide-Tipped 3-Flute Flush Laminate Trim Bit |
| Intended Use | Trimming laminates, veneers, and similar materials |
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Triple-flute carbide-tipped flush trim bit for use with a router to trim laminates, veneers, and similar materials. The bit includes a shielded compact ball-bearing pilot for edge guidance and is balanced to reduce chatter during trimming.
Model Number: 85216M
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Countertop Re-Laminate & Edge Repair
Offer on-site countertop refreshes: remove or prep old surfaces, apply new HPL, and flush-trim edges, backsplashes, and cutouts. The triple-flute bit delivers chip-free edges that minimize caulking and touch-up time, enabling fast turnaround and competitive pricing.
Cabinet Refacing Edge-Banding Trim Service
Partner with installers to provide clean, flush-trimmed veneer and edge banding on doors, drawer fronts, and face frames. The shielded bearing guides along profiles for consistent reveals, reducing callbacks and helping shops scale without hiring additional finishers.
Template Duplication & Pattern Routing Shop
Offer duplication of parts from client-supplied templates: cut blanks slightly oversize and flush-trim to exact shape in plywood/MDF, then apply veneer or laminate. The 1/2 in diameter, 1 in cutting length bit provides smooth edges suitable for paint or direct finishing.
Custom HPL Signage and Plaques
Produce durable indoor/outdoor signs using phenolic/HPL sheets laminated to substrates. Apply graphics or engravings, then use the bearing-guided bit to flush-trim panels and apertures for standoffs or hardware. Crisp edges convey a premium, commercial look.
Boutique Longboard/Skateboard Studio
Run small-batch board production with template-based shaping. Press veneers, rough-cut, then flush-trim decks and laminate face sheets to exact profiles. The chatter-reducing triple flutes mean less post-routing sanding and faster throughput for custom orders.
Creative
Retro Laminate Side Table
Build a mid-century side table with a plywood top skinned in colorful HPL. Cut the laminate slightly oversize, adhere it to the substrate, then use the triple-flute flush trim bit’s shielded bearing to follow the table’s edge and leave a glass-smooth, chip-free perimeter. Add matching edge banding and trim it flush for a factory finish.
Custom Longboard Decks with Template Flush-Trim
Glue up veneer stacks for longboard decks, rough-cut the outline, and use a durable MDF template. The bearing-guided bit rides the template to flush-trim the deck perfectly to shape. The triple flutes reduce chatter on end grain and around curves, ready for sanding and grip tape.
Kitchen Countertop Re-Laminate Refresh
Give tired counters new life by applying new HPL over existing substrate. Bond the sheet, then flush-trim perimeters, backsplashes, and sink/cooktop cutouts. The compact bearing navigates tight radii while the balanced, carbide-tipped edges minimize chipping on brittle laminate.
Veneer Marquetry Wall Art Panels
Create geometric or organic veneer inlay art on MDF. Adhere veneer oversize, then template-route each panel section to a crisp, flush edge. The triple-flute bit leaves clean seams between pieces, making complex patterns look laser-cut without burn marks or tear-out.
DIY Arcade Cabinet with Laminate Skins
Build a retro arcade cabinet from plywood and skin it with black or woodgrain laminate. Apply sheets oversize and flush-trim edges and control panel cutouts. The bearing pilot tracks the cabinet carcass so panels line up perfectly and corners look professional.