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2-Flute Upcut - 1/8" (Generic)

Generic
Overview
Generic 2-flute upcut spiral end mill, 1/8in shank. Upcut geometry for efficient chip evacuation.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
  • Upcut spiral pulls chips up and out — excellent chip evacuation
  • Good for deep pocketing operations
  • Common and affordable
  • Works well in a wide range of materials
  • Good for slotting and profiling
Cons
  • Can lift small/light parts
  • May splinter top surface of veneered materials
  • Not ideal for through-cuts where top edge quality matters
  • Requires hold-down for small parts
Best For
  • General wood and MDF cutting at small scale
  • detail pocketing
Avoid For
  • Veneered surfaces needing clean top face
  • plastics
Brands
SpeToolFreudAmanaGenmitsu