{"product_id":"1-4-spiral-compression-bit-astrahp-coated","title":"1\/4″ Spiral Compression Bit Standard Flute *AstraHP Coated*","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan’s Hot Take:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe perfect bit for when you need clean cuts on both the top and bottom edge of a workpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe upcut portion of this bit is .22” long (the short-flute version is .12” long).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe new AstraHP Coating is HALF the thickness of the old Astra Coating… meaning a sharper tool and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eeven longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tool life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven cooler, the coating is so thin that the reflection of the carbide in the tool creates a mesmerizing rainbow effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAstraHP Coated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSolid Carbide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTip Diameter: 1\/4″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShank Diameter: 1\/4″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLength of cut: 1″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpiral Change: 0.22″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese tools are coated with a proprietary high-performance *AstraHP Coating* that allows higher speed \u0026amp; feed rates as well as 4x the extended tool life \u0026amp; increased lubricity in abrasive material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo get the full benefit of compression bits, make sure the upcut portion at the tip of the bit cuts below the surface of your workpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen used correctly, you shouldn't see any tear out or chip out on the edges — making it perfect for chip-prone laminates like plywood and melamine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/seAmL6mtqgM?si=fDgPaaEczB00WcdP\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch this video to learn more about the benefits of spiral bits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 0.07 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShank: 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCut Diameter: 1\/4\" (.25\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCut Length: 1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCut Style: Compression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall Length: 2-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bits Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225934323882,"sku":"425-CM250","price":46.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6358\/3402\/files\/BitsBits1_4Compression.jpg?v=1700697970","url":"https:\/\/kmtools.mom\/products\/1-4-spiral-compression-bit-astrahp-coated","provider":"KM Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}