Whiteside Router Bits 3001 Template Bit with Ball Bearing

I’m building shed doors using half lap construction. I ordered this bit to hog out the joints... the 1/4 inch bit worked just fine, but I should have ordered a 1/2 inch shank rather than 1/4. No fault of the bit, I was trying to save money, and now it’s going to cost me twice as much, because I just ordered a 1/2 shank bit replacement. This bit is fantastic for small projects, but don’t try to overload it.

Love those Whiteside router bits.

Very nice bit. Cuts clean. Whiteside bits are first class.

Works great for templates for door hardware.

Whiteside bits are generally the sharpest and cut best IMHO, but this bit had a annoying flaw. The bearing came loose and rode up, ruining the cut. I retightened the set screw only to have the same thing happen the next time around. Disappointed in this design.

US made. No fancy coatings or colors, but they stay sharp and provide excellent cut quality .

cuts smooth and clean. used a few times to extend a miter slot on table saw extensions. worked perfectly.

I needed a router bit that would match up with my template for a shallow beginning before I could use the bowl routing bits. The distance on the bowl bits was too great between the baring and the top of the cutter head, this bit was perfect for routing that gap.

I used this Whiteside Bit for mortising hinges on a cabinet I am building, using a guide template. The bit cuts very smooth mortise bottoms. The cut actually looks polished. Also the bit is exactly the same size as the guide bearing, which means there is little chisel work cleanup. just the corners. I like the accuracy.

Quality American made bit. I own several Whiteside bits. Yes, they are more expensive than the cheap Chinese made bits that are everywhere. The difference is the accuracy and longevity.