Straight Bits are the work horses of any router bit collection, great for a wide variety of tasks, like planing edges, cutting grooves rabbets, slots, and dadoes.
Solid Carbide SPIRAL Bits perform a lot of the same tasks. But,
when should you switch from straight to spiral?
Solid Carbide Spiral Bits are an excellent choice for making cross-grain cuts and/or working with denser woods to create a smoother cut and avoid tear-out. You can make test cuts with both to see the difference.
The
Upcut and
Downcut varieties can be helpful for better cut performance on specific tasks. For more on that, visit our
SOLID CARBIDE Spiral Bits page and click on the link for the Upcut and Downcut Instructions PDF file.
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