{"product_id":"whiteside-hc5122m","title":"Whiteside HC5122M Hercules Max Life Up\/Down Spiral - 1\/2\" CD x 1 1\/4\" CL x 1\/2\" Shank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eComposite woods, laminates\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended RPM: \u003c\/strong\u003e16,000-18,000 (max 24,000)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeant 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. \u003cspan\u003eThis 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. This bit has the added feature of shorter up cut flutes, allowing the down shear cutting action to the top surface during shallow cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eTOOL SPECS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eSolid carbide, 2+2 mortise 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.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eHERCULES: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eBuilt like \"Hercules\" to withstand severe loads, offering exceptional strength and durability in demanding tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eMAXIMUM LIFE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eEngineered for extended bit life in high-wear applications, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance even in tough materials.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eMORTISE COMPRESSION: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eMortise compression spirals feature a short up cut end flute. This design allows the down shear action to reach the top surface of the material during shallow cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eMATERIALS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eIdeal for long production runs in MDF and laminated materials, delivering consistent, precise cuts for high-efficiency woodworking projects.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eMACHINES: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eDesigned for hand-held routers, router tables, and CNC machines in a wide variety of applications.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock at our supplier — typically ships in 3–7 business days. Contact us to confirm lead time on larger quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiteside Machine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48341944500436,"sku":"HC5122M","price":153.33,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/4651\/8147\/files\/Myproject_2.jpg?v=1784650432","url":"https:\/\/www.cncrouterstore.ca\/products\/whiteside-hc5122m","provider":"CNC Router Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}