Features
- Upcut spiral for upward chip evacuation and improved bottom-side finish
- Precision ground micrograin solid carbide for edge retention and a fine finish
- Three-flute design for balanced cutting and reduced vibration
- Shearing and augering action to produce clean cuts and clear chips
- Suitable for use in CNC machines and router tables, and under reduced spindle speeds or lower horsepower setups
Specifications
| Shank Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Cutting Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Working Length | 1-1/4 in |
| Overall Length | 3 in |
| Material | Micrograin solid carbide |
| Finish | Uncoated/metal |
| Pack Quantity | 69 |
| Weight | 0.27 lb |
| Upc | 000346310948 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Solid carbide upcut spiral router bit with three flutes. The upcut spiral geometry evacuates chips upward, producing a cleaner finish on the bottom of the workpiece. The cutter is precision ground for a fine edge and is intended for routing harder materials and for use in CNC or router-table setups.
Model Number: 85961M
Project Ideas
Business
CNC mortising and dado subcontracting
Offer a B2B service cutting mortises, dados, and pocketing for local furniture makers and cabinet shops. The 1/2 in, three-flute upcut bit excels in hardwoods and plywood, delivering clean-bottom pockets and efficient chip evacuation for reliable, repeatable joinery.
Workshop pegboard and fixture panels
Produce modular MDF or hardwood panels with 1/2 in hole grids and slotted features for clamps and jigs. Sell as wall systems or benchtop fixture plates with included bench dogs and hardware, leveraging the bit’s clean through-hole performance.
Branded trays and charcuterie boards
Launch a line of catchall trays and serving boards with deep pocketed logos or inlays. Use the 1/2 in bit for rapid roughing and clean-bottom pockets to minimize sanding. Offer corporate branding and personalization for higher margins.
Perforated acoustic panel kits
Sell DIY acoustic kits: CNC-perforated faces, felt backers, and mounting hardware. The upcut bit keeps backside holes crisp for professional results. Target home studios, podcasters, and office fit-outs with standard sizes and custom patterns.
Phenolic/HDPE jig and accessory plates
Manufacture router table inserts, clamp plates, and machine accessory plates from phenolic or HDPE. The solid carbide upcut bit clears chips efficiently in these materials, leaving clean pockets and slots that require minimal cleanup.
Creative
Mortise-and-tenon entry bench
Design a compact bench with stretchers joined into the legs using 1/2 in mortises cut with the 3-flute upcut bit. The upcut spiral keeps mortises clean and chip-free and gives a crisp bottom at up to 1-1/4 in depth. Cut dados for the seat support and add a light chamfer after routing for a refined look.
Acoustic wall art panels
CNC perforate hardwood or plywood panels with repeating hole and slot patterns. The upcut geometry ensures crisp, splinter-free exits on the back of through-cuts, ideal if panels will be standoff-mounted. Create modular tiles that form geometric murals while improving room acoustics.
Stack-laminated catchall trays
Laminate contrasting hardwood layers, then pocket smooth cavities with the 1/2 in bit for keys, coins, and pens. The three-flute bit hogs material efficiently and leaves a clean bottom finish; follow with a light finish pass for silky surfaces.
Slotted cable organizer or pedalboard
Route elongated slots and pass-through holes in Baltic birch to manage cables under a desk or on a musician’s pedalboard. The upcut bit evacuates chips and leaves the underside neat, while the 1/2 in diameter yields strong, clean slots.
Perforated lantern or lamp screens
Create decorative lamp panels with patterned arrays of holes and slots. Through-cuts with the upcut bit produce crisp interior edges and clean backs, perfect for backlit designs that cast striking shadows.