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

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!

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 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.

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.

Cant recommend high enough. Quality is leaps and bounds over the cheaper alternatives.

So far I love the white side router bits. They are sharp and leave almost no tear out. So you have very little winding to do afterwards. Iv bought Four bits from them and I already want more.

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

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.

Absolutely amazing router bit. Well worth the cost.

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