If you want something premium then buy them. They cut well and last a long time. Bearings are precise, won't grab and burn your project (at least not mine). Expensive but you get what you pay for.
This is the second Whiteside bit I have bought and I absolutely love this brand! They leave perfect cuts that don't need sanding. Plus, I'm proud to buy a product that's actually made in the USA.
, I will always look for Whiteside beats and not other brands. The quality is consistently high and the cutting quality is always top. The durability of the carbide was also amazing and this bit is no exception. Perfect cut of hardwood, no chipping, no burning. The price is right and the quality is there.