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5/16″ Straight Router Bit x 1″ LOC – Leigh #140 – Whiteside 1020 (AstraHP Coated)

AstraHP Coated 1/4″ Shank 5/16″ Cut diameter 1″ Cut Length 2-1/2″ Overall Length Made In USA

5/16″ Straight Router Bit x 1″ LOC – Leigh #140 – Whiteside 1020 (AstraHP - Main image
AstraHP Coated Whiteside 1020 5/16" router bitAstraHP Coated Whiteside 1020 5/16" router bit
$28.39 $39.99 In stock

Category: Straight Cut Router Bits

This 5/16″ straight router bit from Whiteside (model 1020) is designed for clean, precise cuts in a variety of routing applications. With a 1″ length of cut, it offers dependable performance for your woodworking projects. The AstraHP coating enhances durability and helps reduce friction for smoother operation.

  • 5/16″ cutting diameter with a 1″ length of cut
  • Leigh #140 compatible – fits Leigh dovetail jigs and other compatible templates
  • AstraHP coated for improved wear resistance and reduced heat buildup
  • Whiteside quality construction for reliable, consistent results
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian H. ★★★★★

Took a deep pass through some hard maple and the Astra coating really kept the bit cool—no burn marks at all. The 1-inch cutting depth was exactly what I needed for these jig templates.

Lily ★★★★★

Cuts through oak like butter and the 1-inch length of cut gave me plenty of depth for my dados. The coating seems to be holding up well, no burning or pitch buildup after a solid afternoon of routing.

Madison E. ★★★★★

The AstraHP coating on this bit is the real deal—it slides through the work without any burn marks, even on a slower feed. The 1″ cut length handled my dado passes in two clean runs, and it came out of the collet still looking factory-fresh.

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