Can I use flush trim bits in a router table?

🔍 Yes, using a flush trim or pattern bit in a router table is very common. In a router table, typically you’d use a **top-bearing** flush trim bit (because when inverted in the table, the bearing will be on top, next to the workpiece). You press your workpiece (with the template or a straight edge) against the bearing that protrudes above the table. It’s a great setup for pattern shaping smaller pieces because the table provides support. Just ensure you have the bit height set so the bearing meets the template correctly. Some woodworkers prefer to use a starting pin or rub block for control on freehand curves. But overall, any flush trim bit that can be used handheld can also be used in a router table – just match the bearing position to where your guide edge is. One thing: use proper guards and featherboards if possible, because pattern routing on a table can grab small pieces – safety first. But yes, flush trim bits are fully router-table-compatible.

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