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

It does its job and does it well.

Its Whiteside. Enough said.

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.

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 bit is absolutely incredible--the sharpest, cleanest cutting bit Ive ever used. There isnt much to say other than that this is the most well-machined and smooth-cutting bit Ive ever used (and I think I already said that in my last sentence). It blew through cuts removing 3/16 of endgrain of 3/4 bloodwood (which is really, really a bear to work with) with my little 1HP Bosch trim router. Not a hint of dust--only the most beautiful spiral shavings. After a fair bit of use, no sign of dulling, although I expect every bit has its day... Whiteside is an incredible company, manufacturing high-quality bits here in NC. If you need a good flush-trim bit for a 1/4 router, get this one. You should also do some research as to whether an upcutting or downcutting spiral bit is more suitable to your needs, and whether a top or bottom bearing bit is what you want. For me, this was perfect.

Absolutely amazing router bit. Well worth the cost.

I am a huge Freud fan but thought that I would give Whiteside a try since I’ve heard a lot of good about them. This bit is second to none, hands down. It is quieter, smoother abs way faster than any straight fluted but I’ve ever used.

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

If one is using it in a trim router be very careful, it can grab and kick pretty easily. But it does a really nice job with the flush trim.

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.