Whiteside Router Bits RFT2100 1/4-Inch Diameter Spiral Flush Trim Up Cut

Let me start by saying I bought a crappy router set when I started woodworking with the plan of upgrading the bits to the better quality version as they wore out to spread the cost out over a longer length of time. Well it just so happens that my first few replacements were replaced with Freud bits. Im not a brand snob, I usually look for quality and price that match with reviews and Freud fit the criteria for my first couple bits. Ive really had no problems with the Freud bits ive bought. Theyre solid bits. But now it was time to upgrade my crappy straight flush bit and this time I decided to go with the Whiteside. I used it for the first time the other day and WOW. This is the most smooth, sharp, quality bit I own. It cut through my project like butter and left a silky smooth finish. I had pretty high expectations for this bit and it blew those expectations out of the water. Im highly considering just making all my future upgrades Whiteside bits. Seriously, I dont see how anyone can give this bit anything less than 5 stars. A++ bit

Stronger and cuts faster than the CMT brand u can get a Menards. While yea its a Lil more money. 4x. Gonna last alot longer

Made several cuts in white oak and did a great job

I use this on a router table. It’s a huge improvement over the old double-fluted flush trim bit I was using previously. Much smoother cut with no tear out. The resulting edge needs much less sanding. You can find cheaper bits, but I feel better buying a quality bit that will (hopefully) give me years of service.

Ive used this bit on maybe 8 bowls and just tried to trim up 4 more and it was worthless. Sandpaper would work better. This was cheap so Im pretty disappointed.

Whiteside router bits are a great value. I used it to make some cutting boards. They work well, and have a great reputation! Definitely rcommend!

In the past, I bought another popular brand and after a few uses, the carbide bit would dull quickly. The first thing that I saw and felt about Whiteside tools is that you have to be careful taking out of protective cover, you want sharp you get incredibly sharp tools. I spent 47 years as a machinist so I know tools and quality. You could shave with this cutter. I had previously purchased their 1/2 inch spiral up-cut bit and have used it maybe 30 times and it is still incredibly sharp, I cut soft and hardwood with it. I have a Yonico 1/4 that has been used twice on softwood, I ran a comparison test ,the yonico vs whiteside. using my router table i cut a small pattern and the whiteside clearly outperformed the yonico.finish was noticable using the same piece of wood and you could tell by sound and ease of cut ......the whiteside costs more but i would buy it again

Great bang for the buck. Leaves a clean line after cutting. I would recommend it for any trim router. Great for template work and cutting out window plywood.

This bit is extremely sharp and cuts effortlessly. I bought it specifically for using on a table mounted router for routing using templates. With it being an upcut bit, when it is mounted upside down on a table mounted router it tends to pull the work downward. The spiral cutter pattern naturally tends to draw the work into the bit until the bearing makes contact with the template. Ive always used template router bits with straight cutters which chip away at the wood. With those types of bits, Ive always had to carefully trim away most of the excess wood before mounting my template in order to help prevent tear out and end grain blowouts. Not with this spiral bit! My first test cut was a 6 interior hole that I needed to cut out of 3/4 pine using my template I had already made. I drilled a 1/2 hole inside the area I needed to cut out and tried cutting the 6 hole without using a scroll saw to cut away the bulk of the material first like I normally have to do. I was able to cut the 6 inch diameter hole quickly and easily with this spiral bit. Not having to trim away the excess wood before using my template is going to be a huge time saver!