Best Straight Plunge
CMT 653.158.11 Insert Carbide Straight Router Bit, 5/8-Inch
CMT
Straight flutes are the correct choice for plunge cuts in inlay recesses w here parallel walls matter
- Center-cutting straight bit
- Two-flute design
- Micro-gra in carbide
- Anti-kickback body
Pros
- Straight flutes are the correct choice for plunge cuts in inlay recesses w here parallel walls matter
- Anti-kickback body reduces the risk of catches when starting a plunge cut
- CMT micro-gra in carbide provides better edge retention than standard carbide
- Flat bottom makes it correct for hinge mortises and shallow recesses
Cons
- Straight flutes produce more tearout than spiral geometry in many hardwoods
- Anti-kickback limits feed rate
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