Best Straight Bit
Freud 12-122 1/2-Inch Double Flute Straight Bit
Freud
Keep in mind that single diameter -- may need 3/4-inch and 1/4-inch straight bits as well.
- Two-flute straight
- 1/2-inch diameter
- 1/2-inch shank
- Carbide tipped
Pros
- The most versatile single router bit -- cuts dadoes, rabbets, grooves, and mortises
- 1/2-inch shank for rigidity -- no bit deflection in deep cuts
- Freud carbide is sharper and smoother than budget straight bits
- The first individual bit to buy for any router kit
Cons
- Single diameter -- may need 3/4-inch and 1/4-inch straight bits as well
- Single purpose -- does not profile edges
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