Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. Use on CNC and other automatic routers as well as hand-held and table-mounted portable routers.
This bit met Freud's expectations. I own about 90% of Freud tips and blades and have used them for many years. This bit does a good job of routing "dishes" using a pattern. Used to craft Exotic Wood Cracker Shells. Cuts well, should last a lifetime.
I have used Eagle America and CMT Cymbal Carving Bits (with top bearings). While they were pretty good they seemed to wear out fairly quickly and the Eagle America Bit Lock had a tendency to loosen during use and I'm here to tell you that you wouldn't like to experience that. The Freud bit chewed through a little more hardwood than other bits with the same smooth cutting power as the day I received it. The upper bearing is held in place by a locking pin that fits into a groove in the shaft just