Features
- Micrograin carbide tips for improved wear resistance and edge retention
- Staggertooth (staggered) flutes for improved chip clearance and higher feed rates
- Drill-through pilot point for plunge cutting and guiding
- Hardened and tempered steel shank for durability
- Balanced design to minimize vibration during production cutting
- Suitable for abrasive materials, plywood, and paneling
Specifications
| Shank | 1/2 in |
| Diameter | 5/8 in |
| Cut Length | 2-1/4 in (approx.) |
| Tip Material | Micrograin carbide |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Overall Length | 4-3/4 in |
| Shank Material | Hardened and tempered steel |
| Working Length | 2 3/16 in |
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Carbide-tipped router bit with staggered flutes and a drill-through pilot point for plunge cutting openings (sinks, windows, doors) in abrasive insulation, plywood, and paneling. Micrograin carbide tips and a hardened, tempered steel shank provide wear resistance and durability. Designed for balanced cutting with reduced vibration and high feed rates.
Model Number: 85408M
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Cutout Service for Remodelers
Offer on-site cutouts in plywood, paneling, and abrasive wall boards for windows, doors, vents, and electrical boxes. The pilot point enables accurate plunge starts from layout marks, while the balanced, stagger-tooth flutes support high feed rates to minimize time on site. Market to general contractors and cabinet installers who need clean openings without dust-heavy jigsaw work.
Van/RV/Tiny Home Panel Kits
Produce pre-cut interior panel kits with precise openings for fans, windows, speakers, and utility pass-throughs. Build reusable templates and batch-run panels for popular vehicle models. Sell as flat-pack kits with labeled parts and edge trim, or offer custom measurements for bespoke conversions.
Custom Sink and Appliance Cutouts
Partner with kitchen and bath shops to deliver sink, cooktop, and vent cutouts in plywood and laminated panels before installation. The drill-through pilot keeps entry clean on finished faces; carbide tips stand up to abrasive laminates and composite panels. Turnaround quickly with shop jigs and charge per opening or by linear inch.
Decorative Acoustic Panel Manufacturing
Manufacture perforated and slotted acoustic wall/ceiling panels for offices, restaurants, and home theaters. Use CNC or template jigs with this bit to achieve consistent apertures at production speeds on plywood, MDF, or HDF. Offer options in patterns, veneers, and NRC performance with bundled installation hardware.
FRP and Commercial Panel Fit-Out
Provide cut-to-fit services for fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and other abrasive wall panels in commercial kitchens, labs, and washrooms. The micrograin carbide tips maintain edge quality on tough sheet goods while the pilot point allows precise penetrations for outlets, fixtures, and pass-throughs. Bill per site visit or per cut and partner with commercial installers for steady referrals.
Creative
Geometric Screen Wall Panels
Design a mid-century-style room divider from plywood with repeating rounded rectangles or ovals. Use a template and the pilot point to plunge at each opening and follow the template for clean, balanced through-cuts with minimal tear-out. Sand, seal, and finish with stain or paint; mount panels in a simple frame for a dramatic, light-filtering partition.
Backlit Skyline Lightbox
Layer two or three plywood panels: the front panel has window and door cutouts forming a city skyline silhouette, the rear panel holds LED strips. Plunge and route the apertures with the stagger-tooth bit for fast chip clearance on long cuts. Add frosted acrylic behind openings for diffused glow and mount as wall art.
Acoustic Art Panels
Create decorative perforated plywood panels to tame echo in a studio or living room. Lay out a grid or generative pattern, plunge each opening, and route to final shape quickly thanks to the bit’s high feed capability. Back the panel with acoustic felt and mineral wool; frame and hang as functional art.
Plywood Lanterns and Sconces
Build cube or cylindrical lanterns with intricate cutout motifs. The drill-through pilot lets you start interior cuts cleanly; route repeating patterns in thin plywood or veneer-faced panels and line the inside with rice paper or acrylic. Add a low-heat LED module for a warm, patterned glow.
Camper Galley and Vent Panels
For a van or teardrop trailer build, use the bit to plunge and route sink, cooktop, fan, and window openings in cabinet faces and wall paneling. Its wear-resistant carbide handles abrasive paneling and keeps cuts square and chatter-free. Finish edges with trim or a router round-over for a professional, lightweight fit-out.