SpeTool Carbide Compression Flush Trim Router Bit 1/4 Shank with Top & Bottom Bearing, 1/2 Inch Cutting Dia Pattern Template Flush Cut Router Bit for Woodworking Trimming

I needed this bit to smooth out the edges of some trays I was making. It cut nicely, didn’t chip, didn’t cause jumping. Didn’t even really need to sand much afterwards.

Sturdy bit

Fantastic bit! Well packaged and does the job well. Bit expensive but it’s held up very well! Sharp enough to shave the beard off a ticks ass!

Still have to be very careful to prevent tearout. Was hoping it would be better than straight bit but only a "bit" better.

If you purchased this bit I would stop using it immediately. I spent last night in the ER due to this bit bending on me after using it the first time. I will not include photos of my injury but I was lucky enough to keep my finger.I did include the piece I was working on. I was removing a small bit of wood left over in the last hole. It was not more than 1/8” by 1/8” that the drill bit left over. Nothing that should have come even close to taxing the bit. This is where it grabbed the piece and threw it tearing out the bottom of the walnut.In the pictures you can see the slight bend in the stem. It was almost fully inserted into the collet and it still bent. When I got back home today I turned the router on to try and figure out how this happened and I found the bit wobbling around. My first thought was I didn’t tighten it down enough so after checking that and making sure it was completely tightened I pulled the bit out and rolled it on my table. It’s very easy to see the wobble in it then.I am incredibly fortunate to still have my finger. I would not recommend this bit to anyone. Please be safe out there everyone!

My compression bit cut clean but the collar and bearing failed. I contacted SpeTool via email since I was outside of the Amazon return window and after confirming my details they replaced it within a week. Very happy with the replacement and both bits cut beautifully.

I like the bit, but I have to clean it after every other use. I don't know if it's because I've been working with Baltic birch plywood, which has 13 plies or if it's normal.

I've been using a flush trim bit for routing with a template and I was getting tear outs and kick backs. Used this bit for the first time to route 10 pieces and no tear out or kick backs. Highly recommend over using the standard flush trim bit when routing with templates.

Smooth cut even on end grain. Large diameter helps the bit not digging in the wood and getting trap causing tearout.Compares to a bit from bits and bits for less then half the price.

Good quality

This bit seems to be of good quality and I look forward to using it.

Great addition although went for a top & bottom bearing which gets more usage

I love this router bit. I did some research on different cutting styles & chose this compression bit for clean cuts on both the top edge & bottom surfaces, & it does the job perfectly. I will be buying other bits from this brand when needed