Whiteside Router Bits UD2102 Up/Down Cut Spiral Bit with Solid Carbide Compression and 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter

Lasted longer than bits twice the price- so far it has cut double the material we cut with more expensive bits and still going- worth it

Works great. Nice and clean up and down cuts. Happy with his purchase.

I spend a lot of time using router bits. Normally I go with the most cost effective (cheap) I can get at the local box store. These Whiteside bits are no joke and well worth the extra $. I’ve used it multiple time and it has yet to snap or dull.

Used on my CNC. It cuts plywood well. If I use it to drill a quarter inch hole (straight up & down on the Z axis) it seems to cut a slightly oversize hole. Other 1/4 endmills are more typical of what I get using a standard drill bit in a drill press -- a tight fit for a 1/4 dowel.

After seeing several positive endorsements of Whiteside bits on YouTube, I decided to order one to try. When it arrived it appeared to be a quality bit. About a month after receiving, I finally got the opportunity to use the bit making some 1/4 deep dadoes in plywood for 3 drawer bottoms. The bit functioned very well. Two days later, I needed to use the bit again to make 1/4 deep dadoes in some softwood (SYP) for a small pegboard frame. I routed the first side with no problem. After routing about 8 of the second side, the bit snapped in half, with the broken half falling into the router motor. I had to remove the router from the table and disassemble it to get the broken piece out, noting some scoring on the cooling fins caused by the broken bit. With this being my first experience with Whiteside, Ill have to think long and hard before I consider purchasing another. Ironically, the 30-day return window expired 2 days before the bit broke.

I use this bit for cutting numerous MDF parts on my benchtop CNC. I leave a clean edge on the top and a decent edge on the bottom. Definitely worth the money and I will be buying more as needed.

What I like about this Whiteside compression cutter is that the upcut portion at the end is nicely compact which makes the tool usable in thinner material than many other options on the market. These are my go to small compression cutter for CNC work.

Havent used it yet but Ive heard good things about Whiteside will update after ues.

Super bit! I used it to cut a round top for an antique plant stand. Worked perfectly. Clean top and bottom cut, no fraying, no burning, and required very minimal sanding to prepare for a final routed edge. I restore antiques for a hobby/passion. This is a must have. Dont know how I got along without it.

i us this for woodworking... crushed it... no tarot, no pulling, just nude clean lines