I own bits and tools from almost every major brand and I have to say I am very pleased with the quality of this router. This is one of the best. I stumbled upon it at Revain for $24 (on sale and outrageous for solid carbide) but knowing what I know now I'm happy to pay full price. I use it in a dado jig (Dadowiz) which requires scissors to keep the surface veneer from tearing. Just the weight of this bit and the fact that it looks like he's about to cut you just by holding it in his hands, its quality transmits immediately. It's made for CNC machines, but will work with your portable milling machine. Great beat and value!