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High Performance Template Router Bit - 1/4" Spiral Down Cut Flush Trim Bit

SKU CE-BIT-0.25-FT-SDC-1
Original price $59 USD - Original price $59 USD
Original price $59 USD
$59 USD
$59 USD - $59 USD
Current price $59 USD

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Looking for the perfect flush trim router bit to pair with our router templates? The Crafted Elements 1/4" High Performance Spiral Down Cut Template bit is the best of the best. Made in the USA and created specifically to match our line of router templates, this double bearing, solid carbide steel bit features a 1/4" shank, 1" cutter length and 3" overall length. This bit is a direct substitute for the Amana 46297 Spiral Down Cut bit we previously recommended.

Plus, it's coated with our exclusive "Cool Cut Coating" system. A specializing multi-layer coating that reduces the friction between the bit and your material. The reduction of friction results in a reduction of heat, which results in a reduction of burn marks on your material and reduces wear on the bit.

In the end every bit eventually wears out and needs replaced, but a Cool Cut Coated bit stays sharper for longer, ensuring a clean trimmed finish with as little effort as possible.

In the end, you get what you pay for. Do you want a $20 imported router bit that needs frequently replaced, or a premium high performance bit that is going to give you the best finish? You decide.

This bit is engineered to be run at no more than 18,000 rpm. If you have a fixed speed router, check the rating on it before using this bit. Running the bit above its rated maximum rotational speed can lead to breakage or fracturing of the bit.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 136 reviews.

Used it on 4 boards, it’s now very dull.

Best bit I have ever used with templates, other one would blow out and scary kick back. Not this one

Great folks at crafted elements!

Exactly what it says it is.

Worth the cost...

Great bit!

This is a replacement for my old one that had served me for 4 years. I was impressed with my 1st one and didn’t hesitate to order another.

Awesome router bit.

The Crafted Elements team was amazing to work with. I had a rare situation where the upcut spiral cut snapped on the first use and dinged up the Crafted Elements template I was using. I reached out to the Crafted Elements team and they were quick to respond with a new bit and template. I was up and running again in just a few days. I loved the customer service and will definitely buy again.

Nice bit works like a charm

These are just a few samples of using this router bit. Love this bit

works as it should

Great, smooth cutting router bit.

This bit was amazing . It fit into tight areas and cut great with no effort.

Very helpful bit

Just used the router bit a few months after purchasing (as the weather got warmer). Works great with the Crafted Elements templates.

Great trim bit … leaves a nice finish and great fast delivery 👍👍

It’s terrific

Thanjs

It is a great router bit and works very well. My only complaint so far is after the 1st use the bearings are not spinning very freely. Not sure if that will affect the operation of it on the next use but seems a little premature after only 1 use.

Used it to trace outside of template and when starting up to cut the inside of the handle it snapped and flew out. I reached out to customer service and was advised it is in a router with the speed too fast. I am using a Bosch 1617 in a Bosch router table. The bit had not even touched the wood. Just snapped and broke when I turned router on.

I made Christmas Gifts with them with the grandkids. it was real easy and they all came out looking amazing.

High quality tools, fast service.

Be sure to feed it SLOWLY! Also, secure the template to the wood SECURELY!

Its way better than the other flush cut bit that I currently have

Router bit worked well until it snapped in half, was able to use on one project until it broke. Could have been user error, but it worked well until it didn’t.

Great bit. Worked perfect

This is my second bit. It broke just like the first one. My Freud router is set at 17100 as is required . The bit worked for awhile and then it just snapped near the collet. Exactly like the first one. The collet was tight. All I can say it that is is a good bit when it works but it is a frustrating situation constantly being let down in the middle of as project . Perhaps this can be solved, and maybe not !

I used the router bit to flush trim my work bench top. It cut like butter.

The Bit Snapped in 2 places 5 minutes into using it!!!

Really good bit used already and did a great job

This bit is far superior to anyone that I have used in the past. It cuts cleanly with minimal tear out.

The bit works great! Very clean cut/finish too!

Worked perfectly!

Used the Crafted Elements cowboy boot template and used their high performance 1/4” spiral down cut flush trim bit. Everything worked perfectly. Very happy with Crafted Elements.

Worked well

At this time I have not used it very much, but it seems to work fine. Do you any videos on using that router bit? Thank you Larry

Once I started using this bit it made all the difference! It’s awesome!

Very good

A nice quality bit. Just started to use it but so far so good.