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1/2″ Pattern Router Bit – 1/4″ Cut – Whiteside 3000

1/2 Template router bit features brazed carbide straight bit with a bearing. Simply align the bearing with your template and cut out your project. 1/4″ Shank 1/2″ Cut Diameter 1/4″ Cut Length 1-7/8″ Overall length Recommended RPM: 16,000 Made in USA

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$20.78 $32.99 In stock

Category: Pattern Router Bit Template Bits

This 1/2-inch pattern router bit from Whiteside is designed for template-guided work, featuring a 1/4-inch cutting length. It is a reliable choice for pattern and template routing tasks.

  • 1/2-inch shank diameter for stable performance in a router table or handheld router.
  • 1/4-inch cutting length suits a variety of template and pattern applications.
  • Whiteside model 3000, known for quality craftsmanship.
  • Commonly used with a template guide bushing for precise edge following.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★

Running this bit through a template on some oak plywood left a perfectly smooth edge, no burning or chatter at all. The 1/4-inch cut length is just right for the pattern work I do, and the 1/2-inch shank feels rock solid in the collet. Honestly, it's made my template routing way less stressful.

Ella A. ★★★★★

The 1/2-inch shank locks in solid with zero wobble, and the 1/4-inch cut depth is just right for flush-trimming templates. I've run this through a dozen passes on birch ply and it still leaves a glass-smooth edge.

Adam ★★★★★

The 1/4-inch cut length handled a full template pass without bogging down, and the 1/2-inch shank stayed dead true in the collet the whole time. Edges came out clean with zero burning even on a fast feed.