Whiteside Router Bits 1376B Bowl and Tray Bit with 1/4-Inch Radius 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1/2-Inch Cutting Length

This bit was very sharp when it arrived and after four uses Im very pleased

I have dived into bowl/tray routing by necessity. A friend asked me to make a very specific item that is a game board (Michigan Runny) that looks like a snack tray; 1 center depression surrounded by eight depressions of which two are larger than the rest. Template made out of 1/2 inch ply. Having never done this before I researched the net for help, and of course found more than I could digest. Actually ordered a Freud bowl bit with no bearing guide and realized what Id done and cancelled it. I ordered the Whiteside. Received it promptly via Prime. Opened and inspected the bit. Solid, sharp, good bearing. Began (slowly) routing using a Porter Cable router via the template in 1.25 thick butternut, a softer wood compared to most hardwoods. The bit performed flawlessly, and ate through the butternut like it wasnt there using 1/8 or less passes. Very, very pleased with the bit. The only thing Ive done is drop a few drops of machine oil into the bearing as the bit was getting hot after continued passes. That helped, but heat is still an issue and one just has to take their time in order to not overheat the bit. One thing... The radius of the bearing should be taken into consideration when purchasing. Only due to the fact that it is so large it may NOT fit the corners you need for your project. This happened to me, but the difference was so slight I decided to keep the new radius in some of the corners. Just sayin Project not complete, as I needed a collet extension to finish. Maybe today, and if I remember Ill come back and post a pic! If the size is right, BUY THIS BIT! I have other Whiteside bits and I love em!

Solid looking bit. Cuts very smoothly and easily. I have only used it in cedar but so far so good.

If you are making a tray this is a good product. It is easy to use and after you route the outside just go over the inside and it will be flat. I only had to do very little sanding after using the product.

Does a great job. Sharp and well balanced.

Love this bit. Very stable and easy to manage in my router table. Makes a nice flat surface, doesn’t burn or chip out. At first I tried the 3/4” bowl bit but it was frustrating because the flat spot was too small. This has a nice large flat spot.

Get this bit if you are considering buying a bowl bit. You wont be disappointed.

Not disappointed with the quality Ive come to expect from bits from Whiteside bits.

If youre like I was, you buy any tool you can afford. Save your money and dont waste it on some no name tool company. You get what you pay for.... Spend a little extra and you will get better, longer lasting tools that at the end of the day, will save you time and money. You dont need to buy a whole set, but buy the most common bits from Whiteside, and you will be a much better maker.

Ive had really good luck with Whiteside bits. This one didnt disappoint. I needed to create depressions to hold loose items on my drill press cabinet and this bit worked great in the Baltic birch plywood with no chip-out and nice smooth rectangular depression. For deeper bowls youll probably want to add a bit extension.