Description of πͺ CMT 852 501 11 Two Inch Diameter Planer
3/8-Inch Cutting Length, 2-1/2-Inch Overall Length. Great for mortising in in both natural wood and wood composites. Constructed with thick carbide tips and downward shear angle design for flawless performance. No splintered edges or rough bottoms, fits the most popular mortising jigs. 2 Hi-Density carbide-tipped cutting edges for long-lasting performance on wood.
According to my experience, this router bit is a game changer. It made planing a piece of cake, with its efficient and smooth results. It fit perfectly and did a great job aside from leaving little marks here and there. Its price may seem a bit high, but the quality is definitely worth it.
Pros
Produces smooth and even surfaces
Cons
Narrow diameter limits the width of materials that can be planed.
This bit is approximately 3/64" smaller than 3/4" so the slots machined with this bit will be too small. The cutting edge is also blunter than other bits in this price range.
What can we say? CMT makes some of the best milling cutters in the world. This one is no exception. Extremely accurate and extremely sharp. You can't go wrong with CMT.