Features
- Solid carbide construction for rigidity and longer life
- Single-flute design for chip removal and trimming
- Designed to bore through laminate and trim flush in one operation
- Balanced cutting to minimize vibration
- Can be guided by a pilot hole or template
Specifications
| Shank (In) | 1/4 |
| Diameter (In) | 1/4 |
| Working Length (In) | 1/4 |
| Overall Length (In) | 1.5 |
| Flute Length (In) | 0.25 |
| Number Of Flutes | 1 |
| Material | Solid carbide (micrograin carbide tip) |
| Finish / Color | Blue |
| Part Number | 85287 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Weight | 0.05 lb |
| Upc | 000346049817 |
| Warranty | 1 Yr |
| Intended Use | Boring through laminate and flush trimming of laminate from pre-cut openings |
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Router bit intended to bore through surface laminate over pre-cut openings and trim the laminate flush with the substrate. Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance. Single-flute geometry and balanced cutting reduce vibration during operation. Can be used with a pilot for guidance when needed.
Model Number: 85287
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Site Countertop Re‑Laminate Service
Offer quick kitchen/bath refreshes by overlaying worn countertops with new HPL. Pre-cut sink/faucet openings in the substrate or template, then bond laminate and use the bit to bore and flush-trim openings cleanly on site with minimal dust and downtime.
Commercial Desk & Tabletop Refacing
Refurbish office desks, school tables, and cafeteria tops with durable laminate overlays. Reopen cable grommets and accessory cutouts by boring and flush-trimming through the new laminate, delivering factory-quality edges without chipping.
RV/Van/Marine Panel Overlays
Provide lightweight, easy-clean laminate overlays for interior wall and cabinet panels in vans, RVs, and boats. Use templates to quickly bore and flush-trim for speakers, vents, lights, and outlets, ensuring precise, rattle-free openings in thin panels.
Template Kits for Trades
Design and sell acrylic template sets for common cutouts (outlets/switches, grommets, sink corners, speaker grilles). Paired with this bit, installers can rout perfect openings and flush-trim laminates reliably, reducing callbacks and speeding installs.
Custom Arcade & Control Overlays
Produce and install custom laminated overlays for arcade cabinets, pinball lock bars, and mixer/FX controller faceplates. Pre-drill substrates, apply printed HPL, and use the bit to trim holes and perimeters flush, offering small-batch, high-margin personalization.
Creative
Mid-Century Wall Clock Face
Laminate a clock face onto a plywood/MDF blank with a pre-cut center shaft hole and hour marker recesses. Use the bit to bore through the laminate at the center and trim the laminate perfectly flush to the pre-cut openings and outer edge using a circle template. The single-flute design leaves chip-free holes in HPL or veneer for a crisp, retro look.
Arcade/Controller Panel Overlay
Apply decorative HPL or polycarbonate laminate over a pre-drilled control panel. Use the bit to open and flush-trim joystick and button holes from the laminate using the substrate as a guide, yielding clean, round, chatter-free edges that won’t snag wiring boots.
Geometric Inlay Coasters
Cut simple geometric pockets in MDF coaster blanks, glue contrasting laminate sheets on top, then use the bit with a template to flush-trim the inlays to the pockets. The 1/4 in working length is perfect for thin laminates and gives tight, sharp details with minimal sanding.
Decorative Outlet/Switch Covers
Dress up basic outlet/switch plates by laminating them with patterned HPL. Bore through the laminate at the device openings and trim flush off the underlying plate using the bit as a guided cutter. Finish with beveled edges for a custom hardware set.
Laminated Photo Frame
Make a frame blank with a pre-cut inner aperture, glue on a thin laminate face, then use the bit to bore and flush-trim the inner opening perfectly to the substrate. Use corner templates for tight, splinter-free inside corners and a clean gallery finish.