Whiteside Router Bits 1376B Bowl and Tray Bit with 1/4-Inch Radius 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1/2-Inch Cutting Length

Very nice bit, though theres a bit of technique to learn in using it. The picture is for a different part; the 1376B is much wider and has a bearing. If you plan on building templates for using this bit, consider something like the 3018 bit as well for making the templates, and saving this bit for the actual work.

Hold onto your toes.. this bit is a monster. It cleans up nicely.. switching over to half inch shanks so Im very impressed with the craftsmanship this bit provides..

I have dived into bowl/tray routing by necessity. A friend asked me to make a very specific item that is a game board (Michigan Runny) that looks like a snack tray; 1 center depression surrounded by eight depressions of which two are larger than the rest. Template made out of 1/2 inch ply. Having never done this before I researched the net for help, and of course found more than I could digest. Actually ordered a Freud bowl bit with no bearing guide and realized what Id done and cancelled it. I ordered the Whiteside. Received it promptly via Prime. Opened and inspected the bit. Solid, sharp, good bearing. Began (slowly) routing using a Porter Cable router via the template in 1.25 thick butternut, a softer wood compared to most hardwoods. The bit performed flawlessly, and ate through the butternut like it wasnt there using 1/8 or less passes. Very, very pleased with the bit. The only thing Ive done is drop a few drops of machine oil into the bearing as the bit was getting hot after continued passes. That helped, but heat is still an issue and one just has to take their time in order to not overheat the bit. One thing... The radius of the bearing should be taken into consideration when purchasing. Only due to the fact that it is so large it may NOT fit the corners you need for your project. This happened to me, but the difference was so slight I decided to keep the new radius in some of the corners. Just sayin Project not complete, as I needed a collet extension to finish. Maybe today, and if I remember Ill come back and post a pic! If the size is right, BUY THIS BIT! I have other Whiteside bits and I love em!

Ive had really good luck with Whiteside bits. This one didnt disappoint. I needed to create depressions to hold loose items on my drill press cabinet and this bit worked great in the Baltic birch plywood with no chip-out and nice smooth rectangular depression. For deeper bowls youll probably want to add a bit extension.

If you are making a tray this is a good product. It is easy to use and after you route the outside just go over the inside and it will be flat. I only had to do very little sanding after using the product.

Great

Very good router bit. Whiteside are not as cheap as some but they are excellent quality and very sharp. It will outlast many many cheaper ones. It cut smoothly and didnt burn the wood.

I purchased this bit along with a extension to route serving bowls in 2 thick mahogany. The bit was checked in 2and half horse power router on a CNC machine. It ran for 90 minutes per tray with excellent finish and sharpness. Dont know what the life expectancy is for this bit but Whiteside has an excellent reputation for durablity. I have done three trays so far with vey good results. Highly recommended.

The bit was sharp and ran smoothly.

Works great, I used it to make wooden trays and bowls. I recommend it.