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1/2″ Down-Cut Pattern Router Bit – 1″ Cut (AstraHP Coated)

Get super crisp edges and flat bottoms with our new solid carbide down-cut pattern bits! 1/2″ diameter with 1″ cut depth on a 1/4″ shank perfect for cordless trim routers. AstraHP Coated Solid Carbide 1/4″ Shank 1/2″ Cut Diameter 3 Flute 1″ Cut Length 2-1/2″ Overall length Available in other cut lengths Recommended RPM: 16,000 Made in USA

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$43.39 $69.99 In stock

Category: Pattern Router Bit Template Bits

Overview

This 1/2″ down cut template router bit is built for template-on-top routing with handheld trim routers and compact routers. The top bearing follows your template while the down-cut geometry helps press fibers down for a cleaner top edge. The 1″ cutting length gives the most reach in this 1/4″ shank pattern-bit group, so rough-cutting close and keeping the template well supported becomes even more important.

Use this bit for pattern work, edge cleanup, shallow recesses, and controlled trimming after removing most of the waste. Keep the bearing fully supported by a clean, stable template edge and avoid forcing wide, full-width cuts.

For larger routers, router-table use, heavier trimming, or repeated production work, step up to a 1/2″ shank tool where appropriate.

Full Specifications

Shank 1/4″
Cutting Length 1″
Overall Length 2-1/2″
Bearing Position Top
Cut Direction Down-Cut spiral
Construction Solid carbide
Coating AstraHP Coated
Recommended Use Shallow template-on-top routing with handheld trim routers and compact routers.
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

Finally a down-cut bit that doesn't yank the workpiece upward when I'm trimming with my compact router. The AstraHP coating has held up through a full day of plywood edges without any burn marks, and the bearing rides the pattern dead smooth.

Eli L. ★★★★★

The down-cut spiral really keeps the chip-out to a minimum on plywood, and the bearing ran smooth right out of the package. It handled my template routing with zero burn marks.

Eli ★★★★★

I needed a clean cut for template work, and the down-cut design pulls the chips away from my line, leaving almost no fuzz. Took it through some tight curves and that AstraHP coating still looks fresh.