Whiteside 1376B Bowl & Tray Form Router Bit: 1-1/4 Inch Cutting Diameter, 1/2 Inch Shank, 1/2 Inch Cutting Length, 1/4 Inch Radius, Includes Bearing for Pattern Template Routing

Great bit. Sharp, tough, and does a great job removing the wood.

I needed this for a customers’ order for 9 trays to roll and prepare his medicine. I had the same but only in 3/4in diameter to hog out the pockets and was taking forever. This performs flawlessly like every other Whiteside bit I’ve used. I think it’s a great deal considering how well it performs and how long these bits hold up. It’s cut my routing time almost in half. There are 4 more trays to do and I have no doubt this but will get the job done and then some

I’ve accumulated a wide variety of router bits from numerous manufacturers, and this one stands out as exceptional. I use it for bowl making and it delivers incredible precision and performance. The build quality is outstanding—extremely sharp, with no play in the ball bearings, and overall rock-solid. It consistently produces clean, smooth cuts, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality router bit, this one won’t disappoint!

I love quality tools and this bit qualifies.

I have dived into bowl/tray routing by necessity. A friend asked me to make a very specific item that is a "game board" (Michigan Runny) that looks like a snack tray; 1" center depression surrounded by eight depressions of which two are larger than the rest. Template made out of 1/2 inch ply. Having never done this before I researched the net for help, and of course found more than I could digest. Actually ordered a Freud bowl bit with no bearing guide and realized what I'd done and cancelled it. I ordered the Whiteside. Received it promptly via Prime. Opened and inspected the bit. Solid, sharp, good bearing. Began (slowly) routing using a Porter Cable router via the template in 1.25 thick butternut, a softer wood compared to most hardwoods. The bit performed flawlessly, and ate through the butternut like it wasn't there using 1/8" or less passes. Very, very pleased with the bit. The only thing I've done is drop a few drops of machine oil into the bearing as the bit was getting hot after continued passes. That helped, but heat is still an issue and one just has to take their time in order to not overheat the bit. One thing... The radius of the bearing should be taken into consideration when purchasing. Only due to the fact that it is so large it may NOT fit the corners you need for your project. This happened to me, but the difference was so slight I decided to keep the new radius in some of the corners. Just sayin' Project not complete, as I needed a collet extension to finish. Maybe today, and if I remember I'll come back and post a pic! If the size is right, BUY THIS BIT! I have other Whiteside bits and I love 'em!

Arrived fast and well packaged. I am not a professional nor will these be used in a high production shop, but as with all other router bits I have gotten from Whiteside, they are sharp and hold up well. They may not be the most inexpensive bits to buy initially, but they perform greater and longer than the cheaper options. My go to brand when adding or replacing router bits.

Another great quality whiteside router bit. Made some router bowls for Xmas presents, and it worked perfectly.

You can never go wrong with Whiteside bits. In my opinion these are the best bits for new woodworkers. They are a little on the pricey side, far from being the most expensive but the value they offer is well worth it. Quality is amazing and then stay sharp for a long time. I started out buying the cheapest bits I could that had decent reviews and they kept chipping or just blowing apart during use, and I ended up spending way more on multiple cheap bits than if I had just bought better ones from the start. Learn from my mistakes.

Parfaite pour faire des bols à la toupie (défonceuse). Aucun problème à enlever de la matière dans du bois dur comme l'érable, le cerisier, le merisier ou autre. Un peu dispendieux mais de grande qualité.

I’ve only used this bit once so far to make a bowl from a walnut cutoff and it cut really nicely. I barely had to do any sanding. This bit will make future router bowls and trays very quick and easy.

So far this router bit works great. Does not leave the wood burnt like some less expensive router bits. Highly recommend.

Routing jewelry boxes in mahogany. Excellant cut and minimal readout.