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*Astra Coated* Bits&Bits 535-DNC375 – 3/8″ Down-Cut Spiral Bit – 1/2″ Shank
$82.99
The flutes are designed to push the chips downward and they also help with fraying and chipping on your work piece.
- Astra Coated
- Solid Carbide
- 3/8″ Tip diameter
- 1-1/4″ Length of cut
- 3-1/2″ Overall Length
- Made In USA
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The flutes are designed to push the chips downward and they also help with fraying and chipping on your work piece. This tool work really well for wood and even on plastics and aluminum. The cutting tip diameter is 3/8″ and the length of cut is 1-1/4″.
These tools are coated with a proprietary high performance *Astra coating*Â that allows higher speed & feed rates as well as extended tool life & increased lubricity in abrasive material.
What is a DownCut bit?
With a DownCut bit, the advantage is that it’s pushing down on the piece you’re working on, plus it cleanly cuts the top surface. The tradeoff is the waste is pushed back into the cut area instead of being ejected, so we recommend not to cut dados or drill holes with a downcut. These bits are also made to be used slower – both in revolution or RPM of the bit, and also in spindle movement. That’s because the waste often has nowhere to go, so it is continually being chopped by the sharp flutes.
Made in the USA by Bits & Bits.
| Weight | 0.35 lbs |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bits & Bits |
| Shank | 1/2" |
| Cut Diameter | 3/8" (.375") |
| Cut Length | 1-1/4" |
| Cut Direction | Down Cut |
| Overall Length | 3-1/2" |
Speeds & Feeds
This data serves as a general guidance only.
Soft/Hard Woods/ Plywoods – (Spindle Speed- RPM: 18K)Â – (Feed Rate – IPM : 150-200″) – (Ramp Down: 75-125″) – (Chip Load per tooth – .0057″)
MDF / Laminate / Melamine – (Spindle Speed- RPM: 18K)Â – (Feed Rate – IPM : 250-300″)Â – (Ramp Down: 150-175″) – (Chip Load per tooth – .0096″)
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Charlie (verified owner) –
In my opinion, Astra Coated bits are by far the best router bits on the market. Combined with Whiteside’s reputation for quality and the superior customer service offered by Bits & Bits, you can’t go wrong. I’ve used this bit heavily since purchasing it and have cut approximately 7000 lineal feet of 3/8″ wide by 3/8″ deep grooves in MDF. There is absolutely no evidence of wear and the bit is still in brand-new condition. In addition, when I placed the order, I received an email the same day that is was already shipped. You can’t be that combination of quality and customer service! I will continue to use Bits & Bits for all my router bit needs.
Mj –
Charlie,
Thanks for taking a moment to review our tools and for the kind words. We strive to ship most orders out same day and provide service that exceeds all others. Thanks again!