Features
- Two-flute design for balanced cutting and reduced vibration
- Positive hook angles for efficient cutting
- Tip geometry suitable for plunge cutting
- Sharpenable cutting edge
- Reinforced webbing and heavy cutter backing for extended tool life
- Suitable for softwoods and light plastics
Specifications
| Part Number | 85096 |
| Material | High-speed steel (HSS) |
| Overall Diameter | 1/4 in (0.25 in) |
| Cutting Edge Length | 3/4 in (0.75 in) |
| Shank Diameter | 1/4 in (0.25 in) |
| Flute Length | 3/4 in (0.75 in) |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 2 in x 0.25 in x 0.25 in |
| Weight | 0.04 lb |
| Upc | 000346048315 |
| Includes | 1/8 in x 5/16 in high-speed steel 1-flute straight bit (per product text) |
| Intended Materials | Softwoods, light plastics |
| Regulatory | Prop 65 warning: product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm (see p65warnings.ca.gov) |
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Straight router bit with a 1/4 in diameter and a 3/4 in cutting edge, made from high-speed steel. The two-flute geometry helps produce a smoother finish and consistent feed. Positive hook angles and a tip shaped for plunge cutting support efficient material removal. Intended for use with softwoods and light plastics. The bit can be resharpened to restore the cutting edge; reinforced webbing and cutter backing increase durability.
Model Number: 85096
Project Ideas
Business
Shelf-pin hole routing service
Offer on-site or shop-based drilling of 1/4 in shelf-pin hole rows in cabinet panels using a jig and the plunge-capable bit. Fast, clean holes in softwood carcasses with consistent spacing—ideal for kitchen and closet installers.
Custom drawer organizers
Sell made-to-fit utensil and desk organizers. Route 1/4 in dados and pockets in softwoods to create compartments, then seal and brand. Upsell personalization with pocketed names or icons.
Personalized softwood signs and plaques
Produce budget-friendly cedar/pine signs with pocketed lettering and paint-fill. The two-flute bit yields smooth pockets for crisp paint edges. Offer quick turnaround for home decor, cabins, and small businesses.
Event and corporate inlay coasters
Batch-produce coaster sets with company logos or wedding motifs pocketed and resin-filled. Efficient pocketing with the 1/4 in bit keeps cycle times short, and resharpening extends tool life for large orders.
Light-plastic prototype routing
Provide small-batch routing of HDPE/ABS/acrylic panels: pockets, slots, and cutouts for enclosures and hobby projects. The bit’s plunge tip makes internal features easy; position as a fast, low-minimum alternative to laser/CNC shops.
Creative
Resin-inlay cedar coasters
Use the 1/4 in straight bit to plunge and pocket simple patterns, initials, or geometric borders 1/8–3/16 in deep in softwood blanks. Pour colored epoxy, sand flush, and finish. The two-flute bit leaves smooth pocket floors and crisp walls; perfect for sets with different themes.
Sliding-lid pencil box
Route 1/4 in dados along the inside walls of a softwood box to create a sliding lid track, and shallow rabbets for the bottom panel. Add a pocketed monogram on the lid. The plunge-capable tip lets you start cleanly inside the work without through-cuts.
Marble maze game board
Lay out a maze on a pine board and plunge-route 1/4 in channels 1/8–1/4 in deep. Add start/finish pockets and obstacles, then finish with a clear coat. The balanced two-flute design helps maintain straight, chatter-free channels.
Pegboard-style wall organizer
Create a modular organizer by plunge-routing 1/4 in holes and slots in a softwood panel. Make matching hooks and small shelves that lock into the holes. The positive hook angle helps clear chips for clean holes and slots.
Edge-lit acrylic nightlight
In light plastics (e.g., cast acrylic), route shallow pockets and 1/4 in slots for an LED strip and base. Use light passes and steady feed to avoid melting. The bit’s tip geometry supports controlled plunge starts for clean internal cavities.