{"product_id":"straight-router-bit-w-bearing-327b","title":"Infinity Tools 1\/4\" Shank Straight Router Bit w\/ Plunge Point \u0026 Top Bearing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eInfinity Tools 1\/4\" Shank Straight Router Bit with Plunge Point \u0026amp; Top Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile pattern bit built for clean, accurate template routing. The bearing mounts above the cutter on the shank, so you can place your template \u003cem\u003ebelow\u003c\/em\u003e the workpiece and see exactly what you're cutting. The plunge-cutting point lets you drop the bit straight into the middle of a workpiece to start interior cuts without burning. It's an essential addition to any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/flush-trim\"\u003epattern and flush-trim router bit\u003c\/a\u003e kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a top-bearing pattern bit works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the bearing riding on top of the cutter, the bit follows a template attached beneath your stock. This top-bearing configuration is ideal for table-routing duplicate parts, signs, and curved or irregular shapes. For the cleanest results and longer bit life, rough-cut your workpiece about 1\/8\" larger than the template, then make the final pass with the bearing tracking the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlunge point for interior cuts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a standard pattern bit, the plunge point lets you start cuts in the center of a panel — perfect for mortises, inlays, and cutouts — without scorching the material. You can run the bit with or without the bearing for added versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutter diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutter height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length (O.A.L.):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting carbide, re-sharpenable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this bit with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/router-jigs-guides\"\u003erouter templates and jigs\u003c\/a\u003e for repeatable parts, and explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/straight-spiral-router-bits\"\u003estraight and spiral router bits\u003c\/a\u003e for grooving and dado work. Running parts in volume? A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/router-table-packages\"\u003erouter table package\u003c\/a\u003e makes pattern routing safer and more accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity Cutting Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847539216673,"sku":"12-327B","price":26.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/files\/12-327b_1000.webp?v=1705895887","url":"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/products\/straight-router-bit-w-bearing-327b","provider":"Infinity Cutting Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}