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Bosch 85242MC 1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. Carbide-Tipped Straight Router Bit

Bosch micro-gra in carbide provides harder edges than standard carbide formulations

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Bosch 85242MC 1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. Carbide-Tipped Straight Router Bit
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Bosch 85242MC 1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. Carbide-Tipped Straight Router Bit

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Bosch micro-gra in carbide provides harder edges than standard carbide formulations

  • 1/2-inch diameter
  • Micro-gra in carbide
  • 1/4-inch shank
  • Good groove wall quality

Pros

  • Bosch micro-gra in carbide provides harder edges than standard carbide formulations
  • 1/2-inch diameter is the correct size for 1/2-inch plywood bottom grooves in drawers
  • Bosch quality control produces consistent carbide geometry
  • Widely available at home centers for easy replacement

Cons

  • 1/4-inch shank on a 1/2-inch diameter bit -- less stable than a 1/2-inch shank bit of the same size
  • Below Freud TiCo carbide quality
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