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

Makes nice clean cuts

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.