WHITESIDE TOOLING

Router Bits/Saws/Drills - manufacturing router bits for the thriving furniture industry.  High quality steel and tipped with micro-grain carbide.  Full line of router bits for your workshop. Solid Carbide Spirals, up-cut, down-cut, and compression flute configurations.  Drilling & Boring, countersinks standard carbon steel or superior high speed steel.  Three wing drills and patented carbide-tipped hole saws.

Whiteside HC5122 Hercules Max Life Up/Down Spiral - 1/2" CD x 1 1/4" CL x 1/2" Shank

$145.42 $171.07

SKU: HC5122 Whiteside Machine Company

Only 5 left!

Materials: Composite woods, laminates

Recommended RPM: 16,000-18,000 (max 24,000)

Meant for heavy loads, this bit is engineered for maximum bit life in high wear applications. Ideal for long production runs in MDF and laminated materials. This flute design creates a compression cut that prevents fraying and splintering. Compression spirals will save you time and money on finishing your projects edges by reducing sanding time.

  • TOOL SPECS: Solid carbide, 2+2 compression spiral with 1/2" cutting diameter, 1/2" shank, 1-1/4" cutting length, and 3" overall length for use in routers with a 1/2" collet.
  • HERCULES: Built like "Hercules" to withstand severe loads, offering exceptional strength and durability in demanding tasks.
  • MAXIMUM LIFE: Engineered for extended bit life in high-wear applications, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance even in tough materials.
  • UP AND DOWN CUT: Designed with up cut and down cut edges, this tool performs like two separate bits, providing the many benefits of both styles in one tool.
  • MATERIALS: Ideal for long production runs in MDF and laminated materials, delivering consistent, precise cuts for high-efficiency woodworking projects.
  • MACHINES: 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.