Amana Tool45487 Carbide Tipped Flush Trim Plunge Template 1/2 Dia x 1/2 x 1/4" Shan

Should have got one of these before! I used it (so far) to make an accent/inlay line around a circle. Previously used a straight bit and that one left lines when I plunged into the work piece that I'd have to attempt to sand out. This one is amazing; pretty sharp, cut very smoothly, and left a super clean line with no sanding needed when plunging. I don't think you can go wrong with this bit.

The Amana Tool 45475-S is hands down one of the best flush trim router bits I’ve used! The carbide-tipped blade is incredibly sharp, providing smooth, precise cuts with no tear-out. It runs effortlessly through hardwood, plywood, and even MDF, leaving a clean edge every time.The build quality is excellent, and the bit stays sharp even after multiple uses. The bearing spins smoothly, making it easy to guide along templates. Definitely a must-have for any woodworker looking for a reliable, high-quality router bit. I highly recommend

So I initially not happy because the cutting edge didn’t go all the way to the bearing… so if you have a thin template you can only cut about a 1/16” before stopping to trim the “lip” formed between the bearing and the cutting edge. Annoying, but not a deal breaker. Until the thing just snapped in half! I was routing an existing cavity slightly larger and wasn’t using much pressure. Maybe I just got a defective one, but I doubt it. The broken shaft was hollow!

This is the most poorly built item I’ve ever seen come out of Amana tool. The instructions say to take light passes. I suppose that means less than 1/32”. I was able to test out my template. I made 4 passes to get to 1/8” depth on a 3/4” x 1 7/8” mortise. When I went to mortise the actual thing I bought the bit for, I started me dremel and the bearing and cutter came flying off. To add to it, the cutter damaged the work surface outside of the area I was trying to cut. Basically I spent money to make more work for myself.

Bought this for a dado jig that I made and it has worked fine. No issues with the bit and look forward to using it for quite some time.

Amana routing bits are some of the best bits in the world. They are sharp, tough and will out cut and outlast almost any other brand period. My only complaint is that they are so damnxx expensive!!

What can I say great bit, it's an Amana

This tool is awesome. I could not have been successful without it. First, I roughed out the pockets to full depth in multiple passes with a .125 carbide upcut bit using an inlay kit guide without the bushing. Then I switched to this bit and completed the pockets in two passes (depth). Super sharp bit easily cut this end grain cutting board like butter. Highly recommend if you looking for precise controlled cutting for intricate designs. I also used the flush trim bit to create the inlay pieces on my router table. The results are stunning.