Up Down Compression Spiral Flush Trim Router Bit, 1/4 Inch Shank Solid Carbide Flush Trim Router Bits CNC Spiral Bit with Nano Coating by EANOSIC

This is well made, every bit as good as the more expensive Freud and Rockler bits I own. It comes in its own plastic case that closely matches the size of the bit for easy storage. It may seem trivial, but I store my bits in their original packaging, and the cases on Freud bits huge, so much bigger than the bit they hold, this case is perfect for how I like to store my bits. I haven’t used it enough to speak on its long term durability yet, but there are no red flags yet as far as the cut quality or craftsmanship is concerned. Recommended.

The good thing about this bit, is it is small. I used it with a template with a lot of tight corners and grooves. It did well getting into the small recesses. very little work after wards. Because the shank is 1/4 and the bit is 1/4, there was a little chatter when it was grabbing the grain and would jerk the wood and gouge. I did use very small passes with this, because I had to use smaller passes to prevent the chatter and for safety to of course. If you think about it, a safe pass is less than 1/2 the bit, if not 1/3 and less of the bit. if this is a 1/4 bit, then you should only take 1/16 off on each pass. I think if I was going to use this again, i would use a larger bit to take most of the material, then use this bit to get into the intricate places.

The 1/4-inch Up Down Compression Spiral Flush Trim Router Bit performed well in my testing. The bit cuts fast and leaves a smooth surface. I tested the bit with 7/8-inch-thick air-dried Cherry wood. The bit performed as described.

This is my first experience with an up down compression spiral flush bit. It did not disappoint. So far, I’ve only used it in testing and one small project, but the results have been very encouraging. Plywood trims were clean with no significant chipping. Softwoods like fir and cedar trimmed clean and smooth. I used it with my trim router and, as another reviewer has stated, a larger base would be helpful. I did get a few waves but that was entirely due to my too-casual technique at the time. Key unresolved issue is longevity of the product. So far I’ve seen no red flags in that regard and expect this bit to serve my purposes for many years to come. If that should change, I will update my review.

I have a triple fluted flush cut 1/4 inch router bit that I usually use in my construction business. I have never used a spiraled flush cut bit, so I thought it might be fun to try out. I used this spiraled flush cut bit it my trim router at first and the bit had no problems cutting 3/4 pine trim boards. However, I did notice that the cut was a little wavy because the trim router has a small base plate so I tried it in my full sized router with a 5ish plate. The cut came out much straighter and I would recommend using a bigger base plate for it unless it doesnt matter if there are a few waves in the cut. It cut through 5/8ths OSB plywood and didnt leave any burrs on the surface. There were some on the bottom of the plywood but I assume that is from the spiral moving downward. I like the fact that the bit is only 1/4 in diameter the whole length and that it doesnt have to take out as much material as my 1/4 fluted bit that is 1/2 at the cutting blades. So far... I really like this bit and am hoping that it stays sharp for a long time so I can use it for many years.

This is a very interesting take on a compression spiral bit, one Ive not seen before. Its not what you would typically expect from a compression spiral, with upward and downward flutes meeting at roughly the center of the cutting area. Instead, its more like a down-spiral bit, with a pair of shearing rakers like a Freud Quadracut bit at the tip end. I wouldnt want to use it for something you need a real compression spiral to get the best performance out of, but this has performed very nicely for me in the little bit of testing I have done so far. It was able to make nice, clean pattern cuts in walnut, oak, and pine with no fuzzing or tearout. The bit comes razor sharp, as youd expect from a spiral, and so far has held up well. I will be really interesting to see how it holds up longer term, but at least in the short term it has held and cut very nicely.

I have a couple of bits from this company, and I’m impressed with the quality. This particular 1/4” bottom bearing flush cut bit is a useful size for following tight patterns or for trimming flush to another piece. You do need to make sure your pattern is accurate and smooth as any imperfections will show, given the small bearing diameter. I’d consider this a tool for precision work, rather than hogging out the edges of countertops- solid carbide is not for forcing, and the 1/4” diameter means you need to take it slow. If you have never experienced the improved quality of cut from a good spiral ground router bit, you should give this a try.

This seems like a decent flush trim bit. The compression pattern does a decent job of making a tear-out-free cut on both the top and bottom of your workpiece. My main complaint with this is that the bearing seems a bit undersized, so if you have the cutting edge overlapping your template at all, it will cut a bit into the template, and it also leaves your workpiece ever-so-slightly undersized. Its only a slight annoyance, but its one I havent had with name brand (i.e. whiteside) router bits.