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Solid carbide down cut 2 flute router bit with 1-1/4″ INCH LENGTH of CUT . 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 7/16″ and the length of cut is 1-1/4″.
These tools are coated with a proprietary high performance *Astra coating* 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.
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whiteside |
| Shank | 1/2" |
| Cut Diameter | 7/16" (.4375") |
| Cut Length | 1-1/4" |
| Cut Direction | Down Cut |
| Overall Length | 3" |
Jon (verified owner) –
Wholely disappointed in this bits lack of ability to shape balloon animals. Listening to the “Shop Sounds podcast they said you can carve balloon animals with these bits and bits bits but now having tried 4 none of them seem up to that task. So after an absolute massacre of a forest worth of balloon animals these are getting relegated to only cutting wood in my shop.
As for cutting wood they are absolutely amazing and I will keep adding to my collection as anytime I need a new thing for the woodshop, which is often it seems. Still looking for a solution to my carving balloon animals problem and am open to suggestions.
Mj –
Jon,
Thanks for your earnest review! Please note that all views expressed on the ShopSounds Podcast represent the views and opinions of the podcast hosts and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Bits & Bits Company or it’s product functionality. All tools have their primary function and should be used as described, please do not necessitate us add a disclaimer to our tools regarding balloon animals.
Furthermore, all other complaints and opinions should be directed to @bourbonmoth for a prompt reply.
🙂