Whiteside Router Bits UD2102 Up/Down Cut Spiral Bit with Solid Carbide Compression and 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter

Lasted longer than bits twice the price- so far it has cut double the material we cut with more expensive bits and still going- worth it

I have been extremely impressed with this bit. Purchased it to cut 1/4” grooves for drawer and box bottoms but have found several other uses for it. Love it so much I ordered the 1/2” astra coated version from bits and bits.

After struggling between up and down cut spiral bits, finishing issues, and bit sharpness. I found the one. This bit is a game changer.

I have used compression and downcut bits from all of the big manufacturers as well as the no-name, budget bits. Some that are nearly double the price of this bit. But this one has given the cleanest cut on the face and back of the material I use. I have run two 3/4”, one 1/2”, and one 1/4” maple veneered 4’x8’ MDF sheets full of parts cut all the way through with the same bit and it’s still holding up just fine. You can barely notice any wear. I think I have found my new workhorse.

Bought this to cut out holes in maple-faced 1/2 plywood. Cuts very clean on both sides. No clean up required. Works, not much else to say!

Used on my CNC. It cuts plywood well. If I use it to drill a quarter inch hole (straight up & down on the Z axis) it seems to cut a slightly oversize hole. Other 1/4 endmills are more typical of what I get using a standard drill bit in a drill press -- a tight fit for a 1/4 dowel.

i us this for woodworking... crushed it... no tarot, no pulling, just nude clean lines

What I like about this Whiteside compression cutter is that the upcut portion at the end is nicely compact which makes the tool usable in thinner material than many other options on the market. These are my go to small compression cutter for CNC work.

Havent used it yet but Ive heard good things about Whiteside will update after ues.

For my money, Whiteside router bits are the highest quality, best/cleanest cutting router bits available. They stay sharper longer than any other brand that I have tried. Bonus points for being American made in North Carolina.