Features
- 1/8-inch overall diameter
- 1/2-inch cutting edge length
- 1/4-inch shank diameter
- Flute length: 0.4375 inch
- Two-flute design for a smooth finish
- Designed for plunge cutting
- Balanced cutting to minimize vibration
Specifications
| Model Number | 85213M |
| Shank Inch | 1/4 |
| Diameter D Inch | 1/8 |
| Working Length L Inch | 1/2 |
| Flute Length Inch | 0.4375 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
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Solid carbide straight router bit with two flutes. It has a 1/8 in diameter, a 1/2 in cutting edge length, and a 1/4 in shank. The two-flute geometry is intended to provide a smooth finish and stable cutting behavior suitable for plunge cutting.
Project Ideas
Business
Personalized Inlay Boards
Offer custom cutting/charcuterie boards with fine serif lettering or logos pocketed by the 1/8-inch bit and filled with resin or contrasting wood. The smooth two-flute finish reduces sanding time and speeds fulfillment.
Tool and Drawer Organizer Inserts
CNC-cut foam or plywood inserts with tight-radius pockets for specific tools, cameras, or hobby kits. The small diameter captures sharp internal corners, and plunge cuts let you step to exact depths for layered storage.
Acrylic Panel and Vent Cutout Service
Produce small-batch enclosure fronts, vents, and switch cutouts in acrylic or thin composites. Balanced, low-vibration cuts yield clean slots and rectangles for makers, labs, and small electronics brands.
Custom Routing Templates
Sell precision acrylic templates for sign painting, leather tooling, and repeatable jig setups. The 1/8-inch bit traces tight curves and interior corners, resulting in accurate guides that save customers time.
Monogram and Map Coaster Wholesale
Batch-produce coaster sets with intricate monograms or city map linework. The bit’s fine detail and smooth floor finish reduce finishing steps, enabling attractive margins for retail or corporate gifting.
Creative
Micro-Inlay Jewelry Box Lids
Use the 1/8-inch bit to plunge and pocket tight-radius lettering or motifs into box lids, then inlay contrasting wood or colored epoxy. The two-flute geometry leaves crisp walls and a smooth floor, minimizing cleanup before the inlay pour.
Layered Topographic Coasters
Carve contour lines at stepped depths in birch ply or hardwood to create miniature topographic maps. The 1/2-inch cutting length supports typical coaster thicknesses, and the small diameter preserves fine bends in river edges and coastline details.
Filigree Tea-Light Lantern
Plunge-cut repeating perforations and slender slots in thin plywood or acrylic panels, then assemble into a lantern. The balanced two-flute cut reduces chatter in delicate cutouts, giving clean edges for light to spill through.
Mini Finger-Joint Keepsake Boxes
Route tight finger joints and hinge recesses in 1/4–3/8 inch stock for miniature boxes. The 1/8-inch bit yields sharp internal corners and accurate fingers, while plunge capability helps start pockets for magnets or hardware.
Acoustic Art Panel
Create a visually striking grid of varied-depth 1/8-inch perforations that double as a sound diffuser. Plunge-cutting ensures clean entry holes, and the smooth finish reduces fuzzing in MDF or hardwood.