Freud Single Flute Straight 03 120: Superior Performance and Precision at Its Finest Review

I *could* blame it on operator error, but I cut 5/8" instead of 3". 5/8" is the maximum possible depth for this bit. After 2" the bit broke right off the tip of the thin section. (ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES!) It was hot as hell when I pulled the cutting part out. Hurry so don't be afraid to make a deep cut. Slow down. And wear safety goggles!

This is exactly what is listed, so I give it high marks. But it's not easy to use the free hand. I use it to trim corners on picture frames after cutting out the back. It is so small that it was difficult for me to see the shadow on the bridle and the cutting line. I will return to 1/4 inch in the future. It can probably be used on a table, but move slowly. It's small and with a flute.

I use this on my home made CNC router and it works great on balsa, thin plywood, HDPE and MDF. I usually run it at 5-10,000 rpm and 45 ipm, but your mileage may vary. If you run it too high you will likely burn your material. I actually started a small fire in some kind of MDF and accelerated it to 20,000 rpm and 10 inches per minute. If it stops cutting cleanly, then it's dull. Get another one because the cuts keep getting worse. Works great when it's spicy.