Whiteside 1304 Mortise Bit - 1 1/4" CD x 1/2" CL x 1/2" Shank - official product photo

Whiteside 1304 Mortise Bit - 1 1/4″ CD x 1/2″ CL x 1/2″ Shank

$35.00 $41.00

SKU: 1304 Whiteside Machine Company

Only 5 left!
By placing your order you agree to purchase from Global-e as the merchant of record, subject to Global-e’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and share your information with CNC Router Store.

Materials: Natural woods, composite woods, hard plastics

Recommended RPM: 12,000-14,000 (max 18,000)

Mortise bits are a must have for cutting out small pockets commonly known as mortises. Featuring a short down shear flute for a finished top edge, these bits are recommended for cutting mortises on door hinges.

  • TOOL SPECS: Two flute, carbide-tipped, mortising straight bit with 1-1/4" cutting diameter, 1/2" cutting length, 1/2" shank, and 2-1/8" overall length for use with 1/2" collets.
  • MORTISE: Perfect for cutting clean, square-bottom mortises for hinges, locksets, and other joinery, delivering a precise rectangular recess for various woodworking applications.
  • DOWNSHEAR: The short downshear flute finishes the top edge within the mortise, providing a clean, precise cut for a professional finish.
  • CARBIDE TIPPED: Offers an excellent balance of quality and cost, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
  • STEEL SHANK: The steel body creates a rigid tool with reduced vibration while the carbide cutting edges provide extended life.
  • DISTINCT PROFILES: Designed for hand-held routers, router tables, and CNC machines in a wide variety of applications.

Availability: In stock at our supplier — typically ships in 3–7 business days. Contact us to confirm lead time on larger quantities.

Feeds & Speeds
Based on published chip-load charts. Full calculator →
Cut not coming out right? Melting, chipping, burning or tearout — the Cut Doctor reads your settings (or a photo of the edge) and gives you the cause, corrected numbers, and the bit that fixes it. Free, no signup.