Maker Modus 3/8" Down-Cut CNC Router Bit, 2 Flute Solid Carbide, 3/8" Shank, 1-1/4" Cut

A down-cut bit has flutes that spiral the other way from a standard up-cut bit. As it spins, every flute pushes chips and fibers down into the cut instead of lifting them out. That keeps the top face of the material clean and helps hold the part flat against the spoilboard.

This Maker Modus bit has a 3/8" cutting diameter, a 3/8" shank and 2 flutes. The cutting length is 1-1/4", the overall length is 3" and the helix angle is 30°. It's made from solid carbide with our DuraKeen™ coating, a special coating made to extend edge life, and is built for woodworking on a CNC router.

Specifications

Good for

These are the typical jobs for a down-cut bit:

• Pockets, dados and grooves where the top edge shows
• Inlays and sign work
• Plywood, MDF and laminated panels with a finished top face
• Small or thin parts that tend to lift during the cut

Down-cut or compression?

Pick this down-cut bit when the top face matters most, like pockets, dados and other cuts that don't go all the way through. Because the flutes push down, a through cut can leave some fuzz on the bottom face. If you need clean edges on both faces of a sheet in a through cut, our 3/8" compression CNC router bit is the better choice.

Tip for clean cuts

Chips get packed into the cut instead of being lifted out, so take lighter passes and keep the chips cleared. That keeps heat down and the edges clean.

What's in the box

One Maker Modus 3/8" down-cut CNC router bit.

Need more than one? This bit is also available as a 10-pack in the factory carton.