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Compression Bit — 1/8"

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Overview
Compression spiral bit with upcut bottom and downcut top. Cuts both faces simultaneously for clean edges on double-sided laminates, plywood, and melamine. Premium choice for laminated sheet goods.
Properties
Difficulty
advanced
Pros
  • Upcut and downcut combined for clean edges on both faces — ideal for sheet goods
Cons
  • Fragile at 1/8 shank, specific starting plunge technique required
Brands
FreudWhitesideAmanaSpeTool