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1/4″ Straight Router Bit x 1″ LOC – Whiteside 1014

Precision straight bit for clean, accurate grooves, dados, and slotting in wood and sheet goods. Ground for consistent cut width and smooth wall finish when used with proper setup and controlled passes. Best suited for light-to-moderate passes where control and accuracy matter more than aggressive material removal.

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$14.73 $21.99 In stock

Category: Straight Cut Router Bits

This Flush Trim Router Bit is designed to produce accurate, repeatable cut widths with a smooth wall finish across solid wood and common sheet goods. The geometry prioritizes stability and wall quality rather than aggressive stock removal, making it well suited for grooves, dados, joinery slots, and sizing operations.

Straight bits are inherently sensitive to width of cut and material variability. Managing engagement through controlled passes helps reduce heat, maintain finish quality, and extend usable edge life—especially in dense hardwoods and layered materials.

This tool is intended for routing operations where precision matters. Clean results come from proper setup, appropriate RPM, and allowing the geometry to work without forcing the cut.

Specs – Whiteside 1014

Cut Diameter: 1/4 in
Shank Diameter: 1/4 in
Cut Length: 1 in
Overall Length: 2-1/2 in
Flute Type: Straight
Material Compatibility: Solid wood, plywood, MDF, composites
Router / CNC Use: Router
Manufacturer: Whiteside Router Bits
Country of Origin: USA

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

The smooth wall finish on plywood edges is exactly what I needed for a cabinet project, and the bit held its cut width perfectly across a full sheet of material. I've been through cheaper bits that vibrate and leave chatter marks, but this one stayed rock solid from start to finish.

Eli M. ★★★★★

The flat-bottom cutting geometry left an incredibly smooth wall on some cherry I was working on—no sanding needed before assembly. It tracked perfectly through the cut without any deflection, even on a deeper pass. This bit is a solid upgrade for any precision routing job.

Jason ★★★★★

The cut quality on this 1/4″ bit is noticeably smoother than my old one—the wall finish on some maple plywood came out practically ready for assembly. It tracked perfectly straight through a full pass on some 3/4″ oak, no burning or deflection at all. This bit feels like it’s built for repeated prec