1/4″ Down-Cut Spiral Bit *AstraHP Coated*

A must-have in your CNC tool arsenal, the 1/4″ down-cut spiral produces smooth, clean cuts with minimal chip-out or edge fraying! Astra Coated Solid Carbide Tip diameter: 1/4″ (.25″) Shank Diameter: 1/4″ (.25″) Length of cut: 1″ Overall Length: 2-1/2″ Made in USA These tools are coated with a proprietary high performance *Astra coating* that allows higher speed & feed rates as well as 2x the extended tool life & increased lubricity in abrasive material Jonathan's Hot Take: Downcut spiral bits are my most used bit when I want a clean edge on the tool-side of my stock. They're great for stopped mortises, grooves, and dados — and also for hogging out material on the CNC.These bits provide the HIGHEST VALUE because the Astra Coating makes them last at least 2-4x longer than uncoated bits. This is one of those times that spending a little more upfront saves you a lot of money down the line.Spiral bits perform 100x better and 100x longer than straight bits. I recommend staying