Whiteside Router Bits RFTD2100 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and Spiral Flush Trim Bit with Down Cut

This 1/4 trim bit works great with a handheld small trim router(both fixed and plunge base routers).

Love this bit. It replaced both my jigsaw and my flush trim bit for the project I was working on. Far superior to the previous bit I bought that broke on the first use. This has ran 53 4 ft by 3 ft template 3/4 in. plywood pieces through it. Still cuts miraculously. Great for template routing where you dont want to use a jigsaw to precut, not to mention much faster at it than a jigsaw.. This is currently my favorite bit.

It does its job and does it well.

Reading the reviews, this seemed like the perfect pattern cut bit for me - large cutting length, a small diameter bearing, and good reviews. It worked extremely well to be honest, until the bearing failed. It overheated, broke, or something along those lines, after roughly 3 hours of use. That shouldnt happen. I contacted customer service through their site and have received no answer after a month so far. Buyer, be informed!

So idk, after reading some of the other reviews stating this bit to be super sharp and cuts like butter, maybe mine just didn’t get that edge. I bought this to cut some tight inside corners on a project I’m making, it’s fairly a small job, somewhat a biggish bandsaw box. But it’s only cutting 3/8 walnut, really shy of 3/8 but close enough. And If I turned up RPMs it wants to smoke and burn and that’s barely with the router at half speed. So I turn it down slow and can really only shave a pass at a time. Keep in mind I only have a 1/8-1/4 to trim off, but if a shave and move slow it doesn’t get hot and smoke. I really don’t see this bit being able too be used for long cutting times. I’d imagine it would get hot and break pretty quick. But I got this for special areas, not for running stock or anything heavy duty. I think either I got a dull one but it doesn’t feel like it or the cut angle is off. Either way $40 is a bit expensive but I couldn’t really find any other bits like this. It’s gonna get the job done for me tho and I like whiteside bits I have a few. I prefer CMT tho.

Not sure if it was user error but whenever I use this it would leave scratch marks on the template wood that I was running the ball bearing part over. So I would have to go back and sand and smooth those areas out. I never had this problem with the Freud trim bit.

Just like my other Whitesides, this one is excellent. Smooth cuts. Accurate diameter.

I bought this bit after getting tearout with another brands flush trim bit. I used it to trim some ash, a wood notorious for tearout, edge banding down even with the plywood surface and had a glass smooth finish. This bit is the typical, excellent whiteside quality. Worth every penny.

I have a healthy distrust for flush trim bits. I used to veneer cabinets for aircraft interior remodeling and every now and then, a bearing would fail, or the bit would find some other way to mar the piece. No arrangement of profanity will buy back the time you lose when this happens. Bought this bit after seeing it used on a YT channel. Seemed expensive, but I was working with expensive materials, and a short turnaround. After a few panels, I was able to settle into a more confident state of mind. Turns out a little extra $$ is totally worth it. Besides, its a very satisfying experience to see the edge this bit creates. Now I cant wait to use it again. : )

This is the best router bit that I have ever used. I have never seen its equal. It cuts like a hot knife through warm compliant butter. Ive paid $20 for bits not 1/10 of this bits quality. I purchased 2 of these because I have a large project that I am working on, and I anticipated needing a backup. I am now done with this phase of my project and only needed 1 of the bits. I will be keeping the 2nd one as a backup. If there are better bits than this, please enlighten me, because I cannot even imagine it.