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

These can be pricey, but other off brand end mills can break super easy. Whitesides is top shelf in my opinion. This worked perfectly for our plywood cnc cutting. I do 3/8 step downs on 3/4 material to reduce tear out on both sides . works perfectly

Works great. Nice and clean up and down cuts. Happy with his purchase.

I use this bit for cutting numerous MDF parts on my benchtop CNC. I leave a clean edge on the top and a decent edge on the bottom. Definitely worth the money and I will be buying more as needed.

I spend a lot of time using router bits. Normally I go with the most cost effective (cheap) I can get at the local box store. These Whiteside bits are no joke and well worth the extra $. I’ve used it multiple time and it has yet to snap or dull.

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

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.

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.

Great bit. Compression bits are the way to go if you really need to reduce or eliminate fraying and blowouts along the cut edges. I like Whiteside products anyway, but wasnt sure how this one would handle being subjected to plywood almost exclusively. It started out plenty sharp and made super clean cuts. It did finally wear down, but gave me a reasonable amount of use life. Fit my .25in router well. Plenty of shank for the chuck, while still having a long cutting surface. Helps reduce vibration and bit flexing. As with any bit, cut at the right depth and right speed and youll prolong the lifespan even more. Im buying another one, kinda says it all.

Super bit! I used it to cut a round top for an antique plant stand. Worked perfectly. Clean top and bottom cut, no fraying, no burning, and required very minimal sanding to prepare for a final routed edge. I restore antiques for a hobby/passion. This is a must have. Dont know how I got along without it.

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