Features
- Carbide-tipped cutting edges
- Top-mounted ball-bearing pilot for guided/template cuts
- Two-flute straight design
- Suitable for handheld or table-mounted routers
- Capable of plunge and internal cuts
Specifications
| Shank Diameter | 1/2" |
| Diameter | 1-1/8" |
| Cutting Height | 1-1/2" |
| Overall Length | 3-1/2" |
| Flutes | 2 |
| Product Type | Top Bearing Straight Trim Router Bit |
| Weight | 0.041 lbs |
| Upc/Ean Code | 000346304824 |
| Sold In Multiples Of | 1 |
| Priced By | Each |
| Sku | 10695571 |
| Availability | Out of stock |
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Straight trim/router bit with carbide cutting edges and a top-mounted ball-bearing pilot. Intended for template or pattern routing of parts, joints, and internal cuts. Can be used in handheld or table-mounted routers; the pilot bearing follows the template edge while the cutting edges trim the workpiece to match the template.
Model Number: 85671M
Project Ideas
Business
Template Kit Shop
Design and sell MDF or acrylic routing templates for popular projects (charcuterie boards, cornhole boards with handles, cutting board handholds, arched frames). Customers use a top-bearing bit to duplicate the shapes quickly. Monetize with bundled kits, digital plans, and video instructions.
Small-Batch Parts Duplication
Offer a service to copy client-supplied patterns (chair arms, cabinet end panels, bracket profiles). Create a master template from the original and batch-produce identical parts in hardwood or plywood by template routing. Price per piece with volume breaks and optional edge-finishing add-ons.
Speaker Baffles and Audio Cabinets
Produce precision baffles and cutouts for drivers and ports using inner-edge templates. Rough-cut with a jigsaw, then pattern-rout to final size for clean, chip-free circles and rebates. Package services for DIY audio builders and small audio brands.
Boat/RV Panel Replication
Specialize in replacing curved or irregular interior panels for boats and RVs. Use the old panel as a reference to make a template, then flush-trim new parts for exact fit. Mobile pickup/delivery and quick turnaround justify premium pricing.
Custom Sign Blank Silhouettes
Sell primed wooden sign blanks in branded or regional shapes (states, mascots, arrows). Make master templates for each silhouette and batch-rout identical blanks. Upsell with hanging hardware and wholesale pricing for local sign painters and boutiques.
Creative
Layered Topographic Map Art
Create contour templates for each elevation layer, then use the top-bearing bit to flush-trim plywood or hardwood layers to the templates. Stack and glue the layers for a 3D map with crisp, repeatable edges. The 1-1/2 in cutting height lets you cleanly trim thicker laminations; remember the 1-1/8 in bit sets a minimum inside radius of about 9/16 in on tight curves.
Longboard or Skateboard Decks
Build a master deck template (outline and wheel-well cutouts), rough-cut your laminated blank, then pattern-rout to final shape with the top-mounted bearing following the template. Repeatability is excellent for making matching sets; use multiple light passes to avoid tear-out on cross-grain.
Arched Mirror or Picture Frames
Make an arch or oval template, glue up a frame blank, and trim the inner and outer perimeters to the template. The bearing keeps the router tracking smoothly, giving clean, consistent curves that are hard to achieve freehand.
Charcuterie Boards with Integrated Handholds
Design a family of board templates (state shapes, organic silhouettes) and a matching internal slot template for handholds. Plunge inside the slot template for the grip, then flush-trim the outer profile to its template for a professional, repeatable look.
Modular Drawer Organizers
Cut a set of reusable templates for trays, dividers, and bins. Rough-cut Baltic birch panels and use the bit to flush-trim each part, ensuring every component nests perfectly. The two-flute straight design leaves crisp, square walls for tight fits.