{"product_id":"whiteside-ru1581a","title":"Whiteside RU1581A O-Flute Up Cut Spiral - 1\/8\" CD x 1\/4\" CL x 1\/4\" Shank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural woods, hard plastics, soft plastics, aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended RPM: \u003c\/strong\u003e18,000-20,000 (max 24,000)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best bit for plastic projects, made from solid carbide and designed to utilize a shear cutting action to provide a smooth cut. This design will also decrease the build up of material on the cutting edge. The spiral flute outperforms traditional o-flute straight bits by providing the absolute best cut and superior chip ejection.\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, up cut, o-flute spiral with 1\/8\" cutting diameter, 1\/4\" shank, 1\/4\" cutting length, and 2\" overall length for use in routers with a 1\/4\" 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;\"\u003eO-FLUTE: \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;\"\u003eThe oval shaped flute allows for rapid chip removal away from the cutting edge, preventing soft materials from sticking or gumming up the cutting edge.\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;\"\u003eUP CUT SPIRAL: \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 smooth finishes and rapid chip removal. Up cut spirals create a clean edge on the side of the material that is farthest from the router.\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;\"\u003eHELIX: \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;\"\u003eThe spiral helix gently sweeps through the material, ensuring clean, crisp cuts while outperforming standard straight bits.\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;\"\u003ePerforms best in plastic and aluminums, especially in soft materials where melting is a concern. Also performs well in solid woods.\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":48341953478868,"sku":"RU1581A","price":44.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/4651\/8147\/files\/RU1581A-N.jpg?v=1784650580","url":"https:\/\/www.cncrouterstore.ca\/products\/whiteside-ru1581a","provider":"CNC Router Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}