Customer Reviews for DIABLO 1/4 in. x 1 in. Carbide Straight Router Bit

Purchased this bit yesterday and used it to cut a 3/4" deep circular notch into plywood with my handheld router. The bit cut well, but after ~ 6 inches of cutting, it broke where the shank of the bit meets the router collet. Extremely disappointed.

Couple uses and one of the teeth come off

I bought this to start on a new project. I had a straight cut bit already for the router, but I thought, this project should start with fresh items to give the best finish possible. The bit fit my router. On the first plunge cut went smooth. As I move the router to cut the path the tips of the bit shattered. One minute into the project and I had to switch back to the older bit. From what I guess, the bit hit a knot. I would have expected this product to last longer than a minute. I expected it to be used to finish the project. This did not meet my expectations for the product.

Nice clean cuts in pine and poplar. I needed something for my router table to clean edges on 1x for joining. I also use it in my handheld for plate edges on shelves. I follow up with 45° bevel on one side and it works perfect.

Used to dato 3/4 cherry. Chucked it up in my shaper. Made 3 passes for the required 3/8 inch depth just to be safe. Very smooth cuts. I only gave it 4 stars because I really wanted a 1/2 inch shank which wasn't available at my local Home Depot.

I wanted to build a shadow box bookcase for my son and his fiancé as a housewarming present. I bought this bit with the express purpose of making dados and rabbets. I built a jig specifically for it and was very pleased with the results.

Excellent hand tool!

Makes my cuts like I need them

It broke going through wood.

Did not stay sharp , less than 8’ plywood

Worked perfectly on my 40 year old Craftsman router.

Cut the hole !!!! !!!!!!!

Bit works great on my router table for making slides of a drawer

This bit cut great, very smooth compared to cheaper bits

They're strong and keep a nice sharp edge.

Just as good as the other router bit manufacturers

Router bit , The router bit worked nicely for my project.

Just a router bit. Not much more to say about it

The router bit worked as desired. Very even and square cuts.

Is really good for me the blade is long charp

Did exactly as I expected.