{"product_id":"1-2-x-3-down-cut-2fl-spiral-cnc-bit-1-2-1-1-4loc-astra-coated","title":"1\/2″ Down-Cut Spiral Bit – 1″ LOC *Astra Coated*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6223b433dc653300c29b5d58\" data-shogun-site-id=\"76befec8-535c-4cef-aeb3-ab5f90a773de\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6223b433dc653300c29b5d58\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6223b4c3dc653300ea9b9ade\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6223b4c3dc653300ea9b9b08\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-591e209e-1bf3-4192-a44f-7b71d30b4c43\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flutes are designed to push the chips downward and they also help with fraying and chipping on your work piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAstra Coated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1\/2″ Tip diameter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1″ Length of cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1\/2″ x 3″ – Overall Tool Size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade In USA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese tools are coated with a proprietary high performance *Astra coating* that allows higher speed \u0026amp; feed rates as well as 2x the extended tool life \u0026amp; increased lubricity in abrasive material\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan's Hot Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Downcut spiral bits are my most used bit when I want a clean edge on the tool-side of my stock. \\n\\nThey're great for stopped mortises, grooves, and dados — and also for hogging out material on the CNC. \\n\\nThese 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. \\n\\nSpiral bits perform 100x better and 100x longer than straight bits. I recommend staying away from straight bits in general, because they dull so much faster and their aggressive cutting profile can be much less safe. \\n\\nCheck out the video in additional resources for more info.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eDowncut spiral bits are my most used bit when I want a clean edge on the tool-side of my stock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're great for stopped mortises, grooves, and dados — and also for hogging out material on the CNC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpiral bits perform 100x better and 100x longer than straight bits. I recommend staying away from straight bits in general, because they dull so much faster and their aggressive cutting profile can be much less safe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out the video in additional resources for more info.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bits Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42579367264426,"sku":"530-DNC500","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6358\/3402\/products\/1-2_IN_DOWNCUT_BIT_02.jpg?v=1645551195","url":"https:\/\/kmtools.mom\/products\/1-2-x-3-down-cut-2fl-spiral-cnc-bit-1-2-1-1-4loc-astra-coated","provider":"KM Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}