Woodworkers, this Magnate straight bit is a workhorse for your router table or handheld router. It's a 2-flute, carbide-tipped plunge bit, which means it's designed to be plunged directly down into the material – perfect for grooves, dados, mortises, and general straight cutting. The cutting diameter is 3/8 of an inch, with a cutting length of 1-1/4 inches. It has a sturdy 1/2-inch shank diameter (the part that goes in your router collet), which reduces vibration and is more common on professional-grade routers. A cool feature is the extra carbide cutter on the very bottom tip, which makes starting plunge cuts cleaner and faster. The carbide tips are high-quality and stay sharp a long time, and they're brazed onto a strong high-carbon steel body. It's built for cutting softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, and chipboard smoothly. Remember to always use the shortest bit necessary for your project to minimize chatter. This is an industrial-quality bit that's reliable, precise, and will become a go-to in your shop for all kinds of joinery and detail work.
