Whiteside Router Bits 3001 Template Bit with Ball Bearing

For the money, this is by far one of the best values for this type of router bit. Highly recommend it if you need this type of bit. Very sharp and has stayed sharp. You can tell when you look at it in person, it is a high quality bit, not like many of the cheaply manufactured bits you can get online.

Using this bit to make dados in cabinets using a shop built jig. The cuts are clean and smooth.

Whiteside bits are generally the sharpest and cut best IMHO, but this bit had a annoying flaw. The bearing came loose and rode up, ruining the cut. I retightened the set screw only to have the same thing happen the next time around. Disappointed in this design.

US made. No fancy coatings or colors, but they stay sharp and provide excellent cut quality .

I used this bit with a plunge router to inset two hinges using a template I created. The bit is very precise and sharp. I was cutting composite decking, which is relatively easy to cut, but the bit cut right through it. I will be buying more Whiteside bits.

I’m building shed doors using half lap construction. I ordered this bit to hog out the joints... the 1/4 inch bit worked just fine, but I should have ordered a 1/2 inch shank rather than 1/4. No fault of the bit, I was trying to save money, and now it’s going to cost me twice as much, because I just ordered a 1/2 shank bit replacement. This bit is fantastic for small projects, but don’t try to overload it.

Great

Quality American made bit. I own several Whiteside bits. Yes, they are more expensive than the cheap Chinese made bits that are everywhere. The difference is the accuracy and longevity.

Love those Whiteside router bits.

Very nice bit. Cuts clean. Whiteside bits are first class.