Whiteside RD1601A O-Flute Down Cut Spiral, 1/4″ Shank, 1/8″ Dia, 1/2″ CL, 2-1/2″ OAL
$35.95
- Whiteside part no. RD1601A
- Shank: 1/4"
- Cutting Diameter: 1/8"
- Flutes: 1
- Cutting Length: 1/2"
Whiteside RD1601A — O-Flute Down Cut Spiral, 1/4" Shank, 1/8" Dia, 1/2" CL, 2-1/2" OAL.
- Shank: 1/4"
- Cutting Diameter: 1/8"
- Flutes: 1
- Cutting Length: 1/2"
- Overall Length: 2-1/2"
- Profile: Down Cut
Materials: Natural woods, hard plastics, soft plastics, aluminum
Recommended RPM: 18,000-20,000 (max 24,000)
The best bit for plastic projects, made from solid carbide and designed to utilize a shear cutting action to provide a smooth cut. This design will also decrease the build up of material on the cutting edge. The spiral flute outperforms traditional o-flute straight bits by providing the absolute best cut and superior chip ejection.
- TOOL SPECS: Solid carbide, down cut, o-flute spiral with 1/8″ cutting diameter, 1/4″ shank, 1/2″ cutting length, and 2-1/2″ overall length for use in routers with a 1/4″ collet.
- O-FLUTE: The oval shaped flute allows for rapid chip removal away from the cutting edge, preventing soft materials from sticking or gumming up the cutting edge.
- DOWN CUT SPIRAL: Down Cut Spirals ensure a clean edge on the side of the material closest to the router. Perfect for clean, top edges in handheld routing or CNC applications.
- HELIX: The spiral helix gently sweeps through the material, ensuring clean, crisp cuts while outperforming standard straight bits.
- MATERIALS: Performs best in plastic and aluminums, especially in soft materials where melting is a concern. Also performs well in solid woods.
- MACHINES: Designed for hand-held routers, router tables, and CNC machines in a wide variety of applications.
Whiteside catalog page 7.
| Part No. | RD1601A |
|---|---|
| Series | O-Flute Down Cut Spiral |
| Description | O-Flute Down Cut Spiral, 1/4" Shank, 1/8" Dia, 1/2" CL, 2-1/2" OAL |
| Shank | 1/4" |
| Cutting Diameter | 1/8" |
| Flutes | 1 |
| Cutting Length | 1/2" |
| Overall Length | 2-1/2" |
| Profile | Down Cut |
| Materials | Natural woods, hard plastics, soft plastics, aluminum |
| Recommended RPM | 18,000-20,000 (max 24,000) |
| Part No. | Shank | Cutting Diameter | Flutes | Cutting Length | Overall Length | Profile | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RD1601A | 1/4" | 1/8" | 1 | 1/2" | 2-1/2" | Down Cut | $35.95 Add to cart |
| RD1611A | 1/4" | 1/8" | 1 | 5/8" | 4" | Down Cut | $45.46 Add to cart |
| RD2074A | 1/4" | 1/4" | 1 | 3/4" | 2-1/2" | Down Cut | $33.53 Add to cart |
| RD2076A | 1/4" | 1/4" | 2 | 3/4" | 2-1/2" | Down Cut | $31.61 Add to cart |
| RD4111A | 3/8" | 3/8" | 1 | 1-1/8" | 3" | Down Cut | $53.93 Add to cart |
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