Features
- Micrograin carbide tips for wear resistance and edge retention
- Top-mounted ball bearing guides the bit along templates
- Two-flute cutting geometry for smoother finishes
- Hardened and tempered steel shank for durability
- Suitable for laminate, template, and pattern routing
- Balanced cutting to reduce vibration
Specifications
| Overall Diameter | 1/2" (0.5 in) |
| Cutting Edge Length / Flute Length | 1/4" (0.25 in) |
| Shank Diameter | 1/4" (0.25 in) |
| Overall Length | 1-5/8" (1.625 in) |
| Bearing Diameter | 1/2" (0.5 in) |
| Number Of Flutes | 2 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
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Carbide-tipped router bit with micrograin tips ground for a fine cutting edge and wear resistance. Intended for flush trimming, template routing, and pattern work; the top-mounted bearing follows a template while the cutting edges trim the workpiece. Two-flute geometry is intended to produce a smoother cut. The shank is hardened and tempered steel for durability.
Project Ideas
Business
Personalized Inlay Boards & Coasters
Offer custom cutting boards and coasters with names, monograms, or logos. Use template routing to pocket 1/8–1/4 in inlays and fill with resin or contrasting wood. The top-bearing bit ensures accurate reproduction from customer to customer and a smooth, professional finish.
Custom Drawer Organizer Service
Measure clients’ kitchen, shop, or office drawers and produce fitted organizers. Build a set of re-usable acrylic templates for common compartment sizes and route crisp recesses quickly. Upsell premium hardwood options and laser-engraved labels for a high-end package.
Small-Business Signage & Plaques
Create storefront plaques, award plates, and desk nameplates with recessed logos and text filled with epoxy. The 1/2 in bearing lets you follow template letters and logos with zero offset, delivering tight, repeatable results without CNC for blocky or simplified designs.
Laminate & Edge-Banding Trim/Repair
Provide a mobile service to flush-trim laminate edges, veneer, and edge banding on countertops, cabinets, and furniture. The carbide-tipped, two-flute bit gives clean cuts with minimal tear-out, and the bearing helps maintain straight, consistent edges along guides or templates.
Template Kits and Routed Blanks
Design and sell acrylic template sets (coasters, valets, organizer compartments) along with pre-routed blanks. Use this bit to demonstrate and produce clean, square-bottom pockets that match the templates exactly, making it easy for hobbyists to finish at home.
Creative
Epoxy-Inlay Coaster Set
Make hardwood coasters with custom shapes or logos by following acrylic or MDF templates with the top bearing for exact sizing. Rout 1/8–1/4 in deep pockets, pour colored epoxy, then sand flush for a sharp, durable design. The two-flute, carbide-tipped bit leaves clean walls and a flat bottom ideal for crisp inlays.
Address Plaque with Number Inlay
Use number templates to rout shallow recesses for house numbers in a contrasting wood blank. Fill with epoxy or fit pre-cut wood numbers. The 1/2 in top-bearing bit follows templates precisely, so your numbers come out clean and consistent even across multiple plaques.
Custom Drawer Organizer
Create bespoke utensil or tool trays by routing shallow compartments in plywood or hardwood. Lay out compartment templates and make multiple passes to 1/4 in depth for square-bottom pockets. The top-mounted bearing ensures repeatable, clean compartments with smooth edges.
Valet/Charging Tray
Build a nightstand catch-all tray with compartments for phone, wallet, keys, and a cable pass-through. The bit’s shallow cutting length is perfect for neat, square-bottom recesses, and the two flutes give a smooth finish that needs minimal sanding.
Template-Routed Mosaic Panel
Create a geometric wall panel by routing shallow recesses in a backing board using shape templates, then inlaying contrasting wood or resin tiles. The bearing-guided bit keeps each cell uniform, and the 1/2 in diameter yields clean, straight edges for a modern look.