Whiteside RFT5125 Flush Trim Up Cut Spiral Router Bit 1/2" D X 1-1/4" CL 1/2" SH 3-3/4" OL

can’t wait to get one

still looking for the money however

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Thanks for the review. I have a couple spirals, but haven’t made an investment in a spiral flush trim bit yet. Been meaning to, but not sure whether to get an upcut or downcut (use both in table and freehand with templates on either side). The up/down combo flushtrim bits would solve that issue, but they are also like $150.

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Cheers, thanks for sharing your opinion on that bit. I have been considering one for some time now. This has just pushed me over the top. Thanks

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

For future reference, get your whitesides from holbren or hartville tool.
They put woodcraft to shame on pricing…

For example, the bit you bought is $68.26 at holbren.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

Thanks Nite Walker..I saw essentially the same bit on MLCS.com for $49.00…but i needed it now! But I will check out those resources ..thanks!

Live4ever..that would be a compression bit..cuts up and down at the same time..and ya your right. I considered one as well for the same reason..flexibility..but it was close to $150.00..OUCH!

David/Bruce..get it! I was amazed at how smooth and controlled it cut..you wont be disappointed.

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I like this bit. Actually I am finding that this is the most used bit in my collection. Or should I say I have a few extras as I go through them, most often in my horizontal mortiser. Nice write-up!

-- HorizontalMike -- "Woodpeckers understand..."

Nice review. That’s out of my budget range in this depression. Someday.

-- dnick, North Hollywood, Ca.

As mentioned on another thread, look into carbide end mills, they are very tough and DO work well on wood.
These bit are make in the USA and are available down to 1/32” and 1/16” dia.
There are 2 types (+ others), the Ultra series and the Niagara series which has 4 flutes.
Make sure you click on “Specification for this product family” to see all the sizes.
I have used the 1/32 and 1/16 and they are superb.

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Thanks for this review. I’ve been looking at flush trim bits and can’t really make a decision.

So regardless of the grain and the direction you were routing, you had no tear out?

-- Ben from IL

nice review, thx

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Ben
The grain was mostly parallel, but I was routing across grain at the end. Again, it was a lot of walnut, but that bit cut so smooth and perfect…no tear out at the edges, or splitting along the long grain. I was very impressed by its performance. The next peel i make will be mostly maple..we’ll see how it handles that!

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Ah okay, thanks for the reply. I’ll definitely think about getting this bit.

-- Ben from IL