CMT 806.690.11B Flush Trim Bit with Double Bearing, 2-Inch Cutting Length and 1/2-Inch Shank

Spiral bits are supposed to help with tear out. Not so much.

I wanted to put smooth edges on oak stock that I was using to make red oak mission style chairs. The back legs are 1 1/2x 1 1/2, with a angle about half way. Several of the cross pieces have an arch cut. I made a template of 1/4 mdf. I cut the pieces on the band saw, cutting about 1/8 outside the lines. I got this two bearing CMT cutter, installed them in the 2hp router mounted in owner made router table. It is an awesome, serious, massive bit. The length handled the 1 1/2 stock plus the 1/4 template and took the saw blade marks out, leaving a smooth finish, no sanding needed. The two CMT bits I ordered came in a sturdy bit holder and a heavy clear plastic storage box. Once you get used to the large size, you should enjoy using these bits. They are well made, sharp carbide cutters, smooth ball bearings, the bottom bearing is removable, when one needs to make a over cut with hand held router. I am a hobbyist, not a pro, but for what I wanted, these bits suit me very well. I am looking forward to using them some more, they are fun to run.

Use this bit daily for work and it is still the best bit Ive ever had regardless of price. This is how router bits should be.

Perfect for my edging needs. Smooth cuts.

This is a very heavy duty well built bit, cuts fast and smooth

Very sharp, very smooth and it seams to stay sharp.

The plastic case was cracked upon arrival, but the bit worked very nicely.

Dont bother buying cheaper stuff, these are durable, precise and effective. I have other brands I bought about 10 years ago but the CMT bits I bought in 2007 are still sharp and drill and shave wood like on their first day. The others are not so effective anymore...

I have been using router bits from Whiteside and Freud but tried this one out because I needed it for a single project I was billing to a client and decided to give it a try as it was $5-$10 cheaper than the brands I usually buy. I was pleasantly surprised at how well made, sharp and how well it performed. After purchasing this and finding out how well it worked I also tried a rabbeting bit with 1/4 shaft and have to say that the CMT router bits performed as well as the more expensive bits I have been purchasing.

I used this bit to shape some ash. It did the job, but afterwards I checked the bit and half of it was severely damaged. I want trying to push too much wood through. One and done I guess.