{"product_id":"3-8-short-flute-spiral-compression-bit","title":"3\/8″ Short Flute Spiral Compression Bit – 1\/2″ Shank *AstraHP Coated*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6223aff028dfff00c3a7c8c1\" data-shogun-site-id=\"76befec8-535c-4cef-aeb3-ab5f90a773de\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6223aff028dfff00c3a7c8c1\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6223b09bdc653300c89b4ed3\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6223b09bdc653300c89b4efd\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-55817e34-25fb-4e0b-bae7-1abafb438245\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called a Mortise Style compression bit, this bit has a short up cut flute. This allows for shallower cuts while taking advantage of the compression cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bitsbits.com\/bits-bits-astra-coating\/\"\u003eAstra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bitsbits.com\/bits-bits-astra-coating\/\"\u003e Coated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTip Diameter: 3\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShank Diameter: 1\/2″\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLength of cut: 1-1\/4″\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpiral Change: 0.22″\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverall length: 3-1\/2”\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='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Compression bits have quickly become my absolute favorite type of spiral bit. The short flute allows a shorter first pass and it gives you super clean edges on both the top and bottom. This is really advantageous in plywood and 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.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6979,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eCompression bits have quickly become my absolute favorite type of spiral bit. The short flute allows a shorter first pass and it gives you super clean edges on both the top and bottom. This is really advantageous in plywood and 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":42546028609706,"sku":"535-CM375-SF","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6358\/3402\/files\/BitsBits3_8Compression.jpg?v=1700698154","url":"https:\/\/kmtools.mom\/products\/3-8-short-flute-spiral-compression-bit","provider":"KM Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}