Whiteside Router Bits 3023 Template Bit with Ball Bearing

Scary because of the size. Installed on router table with a porter cable router. While using template to route some birch curved table legs it bit a few times. One time was hard enough to blow the plastic cover vent off the router. Just be careful cause if it bites it bites hard. Did not damage wood just sheared screws holding cover on router. Very nice though. Would not trust a cheaper bit of this size.

I have been woodworking for more than 50 years and through that time purchased router bits from several manufacturers. For those router bits I knew I would use a lot, I usually purchased high quality bits from Bosch, Freud, and Amana. For those router bits that would be used infrequently I would purchase lower quality router bits from Eagle America, Woodtek, MLCS, and Woodline.Then, about 5 years ago, I discovered Whiteside and decided to try one of their router bits. I was very impressed by the quality of the Whiteside router bits. They are sharp and really well balanced so that there is no chatter while using the router bits. Furthermore, they are usually (maybe always) lower priced than many of the other companies that produce high quality router bits (Bosch, Freud, Amana, etc.) They are higher priced than some other router bits, but the quality is well worth the extra cost.I highly recommend Whiteside for all router bits.

I have been using Whiteside router bits for years and every one of them meets my needs. This particular bit is used to shape shape legs on a custom template and it did not bog down at all. Time is money and I cannot afford to stop and sharpen a blade that routinely becomes dull. I have over a dozen Whiteside bits and they are simply awesome. A little tip: When you are done using a router bit, soak it in pitch remover for a day and wipe down. This minimizes the need to sharpen.

Beast of a bit! I bought this to joint the edges of my 1.75" thick walnut counter tops. This thing breezed through it without breaking a sweat. Could probably have gone heavier if needed but 1/16th passes and it didn't even slow down and left a glass smooth finish.

This thing is sharp and works well. Its big and scary but if you're careful and dont try to take off too much in one pass, it works great!

very big run router on slower speed. great bit

It's a big bit, works great like all other Whiteside Bits

A nice router bit - good and sharp and sturdy.