Description
Carbitool
Carbitool T8028B Flush Trim Router Bit with Ball Bearing — 1/2″ Shank
Part No: T8028B 1/2 | Barcode: 9314350004085
Carbitool T8028B 1/2 is a 2-flute carbide-tipped flush trim router bit with a top-mounted ball bearing guide on a 1/2″ shank. The 1″ cut length makes fast, smooth, and accurate flush trims on laminates, veneer overlays, and template-routed shapes — ideal for production pattern work where the heavier 1/2″ shank delivers rigidity and reduced chatter.
2 Flute
Carbide Tipped
Shank 1/2″ (12.70mm)
Cutter Ø 7/8″ (22mm)
Cut Length 1″ (25.40mm)
Made in Australia
Suitable For
Plastic Laminate
Melamine & MDF
Veneered Panels
Hardwood Trim
Key Features & Benefits
- Top-mounted ball bearing guide — rides on the template or substrate edge for precise flush trimming with no taper across the full cut depth.
- 2-flute carbide-tipped head — balanced geometry gives smooth finish and long service life in laminate, melamine, and solid timber.
- 1″ (25.4mm) cut length — trims thick laminate, veneered boards, and stacked panels in a single pass.
- 1/2″ shank — the heavier shank resists deflection in template work and hard-stock trimming, critical for production joinery.
- Fits all 1/2″ collet routers — plunge, fixed-base, and router-table spindles with 1/2″ collets.
- Australian-made — manufactured by Carbitool in Victoria with ground and honed tooth tips.
Common Applications
The T8028B is the workhorse flush trim for template routing in cabinetmaking, benchtop fabrication, and pattern joinery. Use it in a router table for trimming curved or shaped parts to a template, or handheld for trimming laminate overhangs and veneer edges. Feed steadily and keep the bearing in firm contact with the template — never lift it mid-cut, or the bit will ride into the workpiece.
Authorised Australian Dealer — This product is sourced directly from Carbitool Australia and is backed by full Australian manufacturer warranty and local support.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part | T8028B 1/2 |
| Construction | Carbide Tipped |
| Flutes | 2 |
| Shank Diameter | 1/2″ (12.70mm) |
| Cutter Diameter | 7/8″ (22mm) |
| Cut Length | 1″ (25.40mm) |
| Overall Length | 3-3/8″ (85.73mm) |
| Cutting Action | Flush trim with top-mounted ball bearing guide |
| Made In | Australia |
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