SpeTool Ranger Series W07020 & O01001 Carbide Insert Flush Trim with Top and Bottom Double Bearings 32mm Dia x 1/2" Shank Pattern Template Router Bit with 10PCS Replaceable Carbide Inserts

Was so excited when I got a new Bosch router table last year ... But now this takes the cake!!

Absolutely beautiful concept and execution. Cuts cleanly and powerfully, making "copy work" a cinch.

I love that as the blades become worn, you can rotate them for a fresh side. Perfect.

This is a large bit that you'll need a full-size router with. The inserts are sharp carbide, and can easily be rotated to fresh edges when needed. It has 4x the edge life over regular router bits. The helical pattern makes a smooth cut, even in highly figured wood. The wood can be moved slowly pass this bit, and it doesn't burn.
I don't have a table saw, just a circular track-saw and this works as a jointer to edge join boards together with perfectly tight edges.
The bearings allow top and bottom template cutting when required. Very handy. They spin freely and are also wide to help prevent bearing grooves when used for flush cutting.
It can be used to cut the solid wood edging I might add to the edge of shelves.
The price may seem high, but it is ultra-high quality, with an excellent design, and the perfect size for all I need. And it will last for years to come, with easy to replace inserts.
Highly recommended!

The bearings are OK quality, The carbide inserts are razor sharp. It is heavy, I don't know if I would use this in a handheld router, or a mini-router. I checked the run-out and it's .0004. I give them credit for design. It's very cool looking, a little work of art.

PROS
- indexable inserts
- carbide inserts
- wide cutting length
- rotatable inserts

CONS
- cost

The bearings are OK quality, The carbide inserts are razor sharp. It is heavy, I don't know if I would use this in a handheld router, or a mini-router. I checked the run-out and it's .0004. I give them credit for design. It's very cool looking, a little work of art.

PROS
- indexable inserts
- carbide inserts
- wide cutting length
- rotatable inserts

CONS
- cost

I’m a huge fan of spiral carbide cutters ever since I upgraded the cutters for our planer and jointer. I’ve also been using a variety of @spetool_cnc bits for a while now (unsponsored 😉) and when I saw that SpeTool released this beast of a 5” long, 65mm (~ 2.6”) cutting height flush trim bit, what happened next is obvious. I made a video on my Instagram channel: (@themountainmakers) https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwppmCqLCOC

I finally got the opportunity today to use my SpeTool Ranger Series W07020 Flush Trim Router Bit w/ Upper and Lower Bearings. (I had to finish building/installing my table saw - router table insert, seen in the video.) This thing is a MONSTER, in size and capability, and makes quick work of edge trimming my plaque templates. Definitely saves me a lot of time at the router table, which equates to money saved in the long run. It makes a very clean cut, as long as you are using it at the proper speed. (18,000 RPM recommended) I highly recommend this product.

Great seller

I was very happy with this cutter, it’s solid, accurate and gives a very clean cut. I had a lot of profiles to cut in oak and it demanded almost the entire capacity of the cutter. Because of the top and bottom bearing I never had to oppose the grain and the results were excellent.

Amazing cutting performance. Very little vibrations and super clean cut. Highly recommend this bit.

Everything I thought it could be and more. Game changer for sure. I use flush cutting bits all the time and this exceeded my expectations. $100 shipped is a steal.

Dave
DspetersBuilders, Inc.
Comet Creek Woodworks

Very solid piece of tool with decent quality and price.

This router bit has been a game changer for me when flush trimming. It removes material like butter.
The only small improvement I could think of would be the gap between bearing and the cutter which could be a bit smaller but honestly not a bother at all. Looking forward to using it more often. And the best part is the replaceable blades which you also get 4 sides to use before having to replace.

Not as good as I'd hoped but way better than the 3/4" diameter version. Little engineering issues such as cutters sitting slightly proud of bearings, but acceptable in most cases.

I use it for cutting boards, you have to be very careful, very aggressive.

Don't buy.........poor quality

Love this bit. It is massive. Leaves a very nice finish on hardwoods. Value is hard to beat especially with 4 cutting edges and standard carbide inserts. I would buy it without hesitation. As with all pattern type bits, leave as little material as possible on the part being flush cut. Saves time and wear.

What I like most about this trim bit is that it can be kept sharp in the same manner as helical cutters on jointers and planers. If a cutter is damaged in any way, just turn the offending cutter 90 degrees and carry on. This is a lifetime tool - spare cutters are inexpensive. Cutting capacity is huge with bearings above and below the cutters.

I’m making natural edge mesquite frames out of 2” mesquite. I had great hopes this could give me the straight,smooth edges I needed on the inside. I got a 3” wide strip rom Home Depot for a straight edge and this bit, at the slowest speed for safety, cut it like a hot knife thru butter. Perfectly smooth with no ridges from the blades. I got this on sale, but seeing the performance, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it at full price.

Great bit, I wanted a bit that would be great for thick flush trim
cutting and Charcuterie boards. This fits the bill!
Bit is 65mm or 2.55" tall which easily handles two boards on ticker charcuterie projects. Bonus of the carbide is ability to rotate the individual cutters if full or damaged in anyway. Good value considering the expected life of this bit.

Only having used this tool a couple of times, I am completely satisfied with it's performance. I have used the bit to flush trim a few patterns in walnut and white oak. This bit moved right through the wood. The cut was very smooth. I am also happy that I will be able to turn / swap out the cutters.

What a coincidence - I had watched a video about spiral flush trim router bits just a few days before this one came available through the vine program. I did not hesitate one millisecond before ordering it. The video was right. These spiral bits do a much better job than the old style flush trim bits.

As for build qaulity and such, this bit is excellent. It has a nice solid build, the bearing is rugged, it's balanced. It's all I hoped for. I'm really happy with this router bit. I have bot need to replace any of the carbide blades but have removed one and then put it back in place. EZ

Used this bit for the first time on some 1 1/2” thick alder wood, and it cut like a dream! Highly recommend!!

Insert tools are the best. This one is no exception. It's beefy and well made. I do wish it came with some extra inserts just in case. On that note, it would have been nice for them to incorporate the insert size (particularly the thickness) on the case so I don't accidentally order thicker ones. Accidentally putting thicker inserts in would cause all kinds of problems with grooves and also the flush cutting ability.