Bought this piece to make some doors for my kitchen. It went through two pairs of doors with ease and cut a groove (long grain) in 3/4" poplar. If you're planning to make more than 1 or 2 doors, do yourself a favor and spend your money on Whiteside or Freud out. With softwood this might be fine for a while, with hardwood it's not worth it. Now I have to put the project on hold and wait for a new piece. I seriously challenge anyone who says this bit is hard metal.