Hi RouterNut
That's one of the draw backs when using softwoods BUT give this a try it will help with the flat mark made by the bearing (nasty flat mark)
Use your fence on the router table to take some of the load off the bearing.
That's say don't use the bearing just use it to set the fence inplace.
It's hard to do on the round but you can do it on every thing else.
Just chuck up the bit and then zero the fence to the bearing,in this way the fence will not let the bearing put the mark on the stock or to say not as deep,
The trim bit needs a offset jig you make quick and easy and it's one of Bob and Ricks best jigs.
NOTE*** if you don't have a router table you can use the fence that you have for your plunge router, it's bit tricky but it will do it.
Bj
