SpeTool W07023 SC Top And Bottom Bearing Compression Flush Trim 1/2" Dia x 1/4" Shank x 1-1/4" Cutting Length x 3-1/4" Overall Long Router Bit

½″ cutting dia × 1 ¼″ cutting length × 3 ¼″ overall, ¼″ shank, top and bottom bearings.

Up-cut flutes at the tip and down-cut flutes above pull fibers toward the core, almost eliminating tear-out on both faces of plywood or hardwood.

You can run the template on either the top or bottom without flipping the work-piece, perfect for nested parts or tricky grain direction.

Designed for particle-board, MDF, melamine, laminate, plywood and solid wood—basically any sheet good or hardwood up to its 1 ¼″ flute length.

Any handheld, table or CNC router that accepts a ¼″ collet—users report success on trim routers like the Makita RT0701C and mid-size Bosch 1617EVS.

Yes—the compression shear leaves both faces crisp, so most users jump straight to 150-grit finish sanding.

Whiteside’s ½″-shank Ultimate costs ~$130 and uses a larger body; SpeTool delivers similar compression geometry on a lighter ¼″ shank at about one-third the price.

Take multiple shallow passes, keep firm router control, and reduce RPM slightly—common advice from experienced pattern routers on woodworking forums.

Woodcademy’s test noted SpeTool spirals stayed keen after hours of template routing, matching pricier U.S. brands.

Yes—SpeTool lists shorter 1″ and longer 1 3⁄4″ compression flush-trim models (e.g., W07024, W07026) with the same dual-bearing design.