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Carbide Downcut Inlay Router Bits


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The best cutters for inlay work and saddle slotting! Solid carbide lasts far longer than steel, and reverse spiral flutes cut downward for cleaner, "no fuzz" edges in routed cavities.

To use our 1/8"-shank bits in your laminate trimmer's 1/4" collet, see our #5246 Adapter Collet.

Sold individually or SAVE when you buy the set of all five sizes.

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Carbide Downcut Inlay Router Bits
 
  Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
5154 1/8" dia. Yes
$18.55
3 or more $17.05  

5153 3/32" dia. Yes
$18.55
3 or more $17.05  

5152 1/16" dia. Yes
$18.55
3 or more $17.05  

5151 3/64" dia. Yes
$18.55
3 or more $17.05  

5150 1/32" dia. Yes
$18.55
3 or more $17.05  

5155 Set of all 5 sizes SAVE $10.00 Yes
$82.75


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Length 1-1/2" (38.10mm)
Shank diameter 1/8" (3.18mm)

Use the larger bits for removing wood in the middle of your inlay work, and save the fine bits for the fine details. The fine detail bits are fragile, for routing intricate details only.

Item Primary use Width of cut Depth of cut
5154 For inlay routing and bridge saddle slots 1/8" (0.1250", 3.18mm) 1/2" (0.375", 9.53mm)
5153 For inlay routing and bridge saddle slots 3/32" (0.0938", 2.38mm) 1/4" (0.250", 6.35mm)
5152 For fine detail inlay routing 1/16" (0.0625", 1.59mm) 3/16" (0.188", 4.78mm)
5151 For fine detail inlay routing 3/64" (0.0469", 1.19mm) 1/8" (0.125", 3.18mm)
5150 For fine detail inlay routing 1/32" (0.0313", 0.79mm) 1/8" (0.125", 3.18mm)


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Carbide Downcut Inlay Router Bits
Carbide Downcut Inlay Router Bits
 
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5 5-16-2013
very nice bit

This is my first inlay/routing work, and I am very pleased with the quality of this bit. I am using the 3/32" to rout a Gibson rosewood fretboard and while I have not attempted it yet, the practice runs I've been doing on wood are excellent. I was able to practically remove one layer at a time of finish!

adamstivala  Miami, FL
5 5-15-2013
inlay bits

These small, hard to find, downcut bits work very well. So well a person needs to use care not to cut way more than needed. Guess how I know this... I needed very clean cuts and these bits performed that task nicely. Thanks, Stew-mac.

Tom Askins  Bradenton, Fl Read my reviews (2)
5 4-10-2013
Perfect bits, especially for inlay

They cut fast, quick and chip less. If you're low on cash, try at least #2 and #5

Marcio Costa  Brasil Read my reviews (25)
5 4-03-2013
Like a hot knife through butter

I was using a router bit that came with a 200 piece tool kit and when I switched to one of these bits I could tell there was no comparison. The router didn't "pull" itself and allowed me to effortlessly make clean cuts.

Brazos Pirate  TX Read my reviews (10)
5 3-25-2013
Downcut Bits

Fabulous product for fine detail work, saddle slotting and inlay. Super sharp and as advertised, no fuzzy edges.

fullwedge  Cornwall on Hudson, NY Read my reviews (20)
5 3-05-2013
Great Bits

Have used various other bits for inlaying but none compare with these downcut inlay bits

Maurice Howlett  Australia Read my reviews (2)
5 1-26-2013
Fine inlay bit

Smooth and steady, cuts a fine line.

smilingdog1  st. louis MO. Read my reviews (4)
5 12-13-2012
Can't beat 'em

These are really fast and clean cutting. I just love how you can really make some nice precision cuts. Great product.

preetcher  Beaufort, NC Read my reviews (9)
5 12-12-2012
Love these bits

These bits changed how I make inlays. Absolutely awesome. They're also great for mini pilot holes for truss rod cover screws.

Sean Breen - Breen Guitars  Kirby, VT Read my reviews (3)
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5 11-24-2012
3/32 downcut bit works great!

I used the bit in a popular mini mill machine to cut a slot in a newly fabricated bridge for an acoustic. The speed was lower than what your usual router or Dremel tool produces, yet it worked great and produced a clean slot. Tony Maddi

Guitar Repair and Refinishing, Inc.  Waymart, PA Read my reviews (3)
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